NAACP George V. Tankard, Jr. Memorial 5K Road Race
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NAACP George V. Tankard, Jr. Memorial 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run
This event in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts includes a 5K road race and a 1 mile kids fun run. The 5K follows a USATF certified course that passes through areas near the harbor and East Chop. The kids run is open to children 12 years and under and is an out and back to the East Chop Beach Club; strollers and accompanying parents are welcome.
Distances:
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- 1 mile kids fun run
Awards and support details are part of the event. Trophies are presented to the top male and top female finishers and medals are awarded to winners in various age categories. The event benefits the Martha’s Vineyard chapter of the NAACP and proceeds support the NAACP Scholarship Fund for local high school seniors.
Logistics include bib pick up at the Summercamp Hotel on the evening before the race and again on race morning. The event location is listed as 70 Lake Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
