4th Annual Live United 5K Run & Family Day to be held April 28th
United Way
March 9, 2012 – Oskaloosa, IA – The United Way of Mahaska County is holding their fourth annual Live United 5K Run & Family Day on Saturday April 28th at the Penn Activity Center on the William Penn University campus.
Race day registration for the 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:00 a.m. Pre-registration for the race is $25 and ends April 20th. To pre-register for the 5K race, visit the website at http://www.active.com/running/oskaloosa-ia/live-united-5k-and-family-day-2012, or go to active.com and search LIVE UNITED. Race day registration is $30.
The purpose of the 5K Run/Walk and Family Fun Day is to raise awareness of individual basic needs and the support being offered through local non-profit agencies. Family day events will be held from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, and include numerous free kid-friendly activities such as face-painting, crafts, games, inflatables, community booths and more.
New to the event this year will be free “fun run” races for children in the age categories of:
Kids ½ mile fun run for ages 9-12 years
Kids ¼ mile fun run for ages 6-8 years
Kids 1/8 mile fun run for ages 4-5 years
Kids 100 meter fun run for ages 1-3 years
Sign up for these races will also be found online, however participants in the fun run races will not receive a t-shirt.
At 10:00 a.m., the William Penn University Football Team will be sponsoring a Kick, Pass & Punt competition open to children ages 4 – 12. Sign up for the KPP event will be held at the PAC on race day.
A free picnic-style lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and is open to the public.
The United Way is asking local businesses to participate in the 4th annual event by becoming a sponsor, donating prizes, volunteering, or helping out in any way possible. Sponsorships (due by MARCH 30) are only $200 and include:
$200- Company name listed on the back of the commemorative t-shirt given to all volunteers
Prominent recognition as a United Way Corporate Partner
Promoted on all marketing materials as a Corporate Partner for the event
Recognition on United Way of Mahaska County’s website, with a link to your website
Display table and promotional area to use to educate the community about your company
This is a great opportunity for a business to get there name out to a large and diverse audience of consumers. Last year we estimate that approximately 300 people attended this event and more than 150 runners raced in the 5K , as this event has been increasing 20% in attendance and participants each year.
The United Way of Mahaska County is still looking for volunteers to help support this fun event! You can register to volunteer by contacting Brianne Fitzgerald, Executive Director, at 641-673-6043. As always, the United Way is truly grateful for the support from our local business leaders, their employees and families.
