5K Run for Shelter - Reading
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5K Run for Shelter - Reading, PA
The event is a community 5K held at Gring’s Mill Recreation Area in Reading, PA (2083 Tulpehocken Rd). The course is a flat, turnaround route on the Union Canal Trail that passes the Berks Heritage Center and runs alongside the Tulpehocken Creek. Trail surfaces include packed cinder and paved sections.
Amenities listed for participants include guaranteed shirts for early bird registrants, refreshments and snacks for finishers, free parking, a finish line time clock, and instant results. The event is held rain or shine. Organizers note there are no refunds and awards will not be mailed; results are posted the next business day.
Awards are given to overall male and female finishers and to the top three male and female finishers in these age brackets: 14 & under, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Early bird entry is listed at $25 by September 4, which includes a shirt; the regular entry fee is $30 afterward, with shirts available while supplies last. Registration options include online and mailed entry by check.
The event states that proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Berks County and Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Berks. A liability waiver acknowledging trail race risks and authorizing medical care is required for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
