The Jon McCombs Memorial 5K Run/Walk
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The Jon McCombs Memorial 5K Run/Walk
The event is a memorial 5K run/walk held in September at the Levee Loop Trailhead at Dansbury Park, 15 Day Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. It includes live online, text, and email results as well as free finish line photos and same-day video. Every registered participant receives a complimentary event T-shirt, and registrants who register at least three weeks in advance may receive a personalized bib.
Awards are given to the top male and female overall finishers and to top male and female finishers in the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and over. Bib pickup is handled by event staff starting one hour before the event; a bib number is required for pickup and can be obtained via self lookup tools. Last-minute registrants within 24 hours of the event receive their bib number by text within about 90 seconds.
Proceeds from the event support education and training for future emergency medical services professionals by providing scholarships for future paramedics. The event description notes that it honors an EMS professional whose work included roles in patient transport, operations management, and local ambulance association leadership. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.