Community Corner
Goodman Properties/Warrington Cares Sprint Triathlon Set for Sept 11
Swim, bike & run to benefit local charities and families in need
The Goodman Properties/Warrington Cares Sprint Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday, September 11, 2022 with a start time of 7:00 a.m. The event begins and ends at the Mary Barness Community Pool, located at 2501 Freedoms Way, Warrington, PA 18976. The race consists of a 300-meter swim, a 10-mile bike ride and a 5K run through the streets of Warrington.
In addition to the Triathlon, athletes have a choice to participate in:
Aquavelo— a two-part race consisting of a 300-meter swim and a 10-mile bike ride.
Duathlon—a two-part race consisting of a 10-mile bike ride and a 2-mile run.
The Aquavelo, Duathlon and Triathlon are ideally suited for persons starting out as tri-athletes and those who are training for major triathlons. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers for men and women and for the top three finishers in each age category. The cost is $80 for the Triathlon and $70 for the Duathlon or Aquavelo. The official timekeeper is DQ Events. For more information or to register, visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Warrington/WarringtonSprintTriathlonDuathlon
The Goodman Properties/Warrington Cares Sprint Triathlon is the major fundraiser for Warrington Cares, raising over $100,000 over the past five races. Proceeds from this year’s event will provide: scholarships to local high school students; funds for local food banks/pantries; support for local families in need; and assistance to other small, local non-profit organizations that help the community. Goodman Properties, a real estate development and management firm, is the event’s Title sponsor.
“Barry Luber, President, Warrington Cares, said, “We could not help all of the families and organizations that we do without the support of our generous and dedicated sponsors, especially Goodman Properties, our title sponsor.
North Wales Water Authority (NWWA) is the event’s Gold level sponsor. Silver level sponsors are Philadelphia Animal Hospital, Premier Technology, Clemons Richter & Reiss, PC and Debbie Goetz Media Connections. Bronze level sponsors are CKS Engineers, Harris and Harris, Edward Jones and Concord Public Finance. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Barry Luber at 215-343-9350, ext. 103 or by email at bluber@warringtontownship.org.
About Warrington Cares
In 2014, a group of Warrington Township employees founded and chartered the Warrington Cares Employee Charity. This 501(C)3 tax exempt organization is represented by municipal employees from all departments including police, fire, public works, parks and recreation and township office staff. Warrington Cares was created as a means to raise funds for local causes.
All funds raised will be directed towards providing funds to local families in need, annual scholarships to graduating high school seniors who reside in Warrington Township, making donations to nonprofit organization, and supporting local food banks/pantries. To learn more, visit www.warringtoncares.org.
About Warrington Township
Warrington Township is located in central Bucks County, approximately 20 miles north of central Philadelphia. The Township encompasses 13.5 square miles, bordered on the north by New Britain, Warwick, and Doylestown Townships, on the east by Warminster Township, and on the south and west by Montgomery and Horsham Townships.
Warrington Township is an outstanding community in which to live, work, shop, learn, and recreate with many unique opportunities to enhance the quality of life for those who reside, work, or visit. The goal of the township is to responsibly manage community change and protect community character and assets; preserve the natural environment and farmland; improve mobility; provide adequate township services and public facilities efficiently and equitably; and promote the economic and social well-being of the community. The township is committed to protecting the township, improving the quality of life, sustaining its neighborhoods, and serving the health, safety and welfare of its residents and businesses. For more information, visit http://www.warringtontownship.org.
About Goodman Properties
Founded in 1985 by Bruce Goodman, Goodman Properties has become one of the Delaware Valley’s leading real estate development and management firms. Over the past 35 years, the company has evolved into an elite developer of specialty stores and premier regional shopping centers with more than 5 million square feet of diverse commercial, residential and office space. The company manages over 650 tenants ranging from small local businesses to national retailers. To learn more, visit https://goodmanproperties.org/.
