April 16, 2008
Walk/run offers chance to earn apple, help United Way
Purdue employees can help the United Way and earn a purple apple for Healthy Purdue by participating in the Greater Lafayette 5K and 10K Walk/Run on May 31.
Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to compete in the 5K run/walk or 10K run/walk. The races start at Bethel Christian Life Center, 2541 Indiana 52 W. (at McCormick Road).
Registration and packet pick-up will be 7-8 a.m., and opening ceremonies will be at 8:15 a.m. The 10K race starts at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K race begins at 8:45 a.m. An awards ceremony follows at 9:45 a.m.
Early registration can be completed online at http://kenlongassoc.com/lafayette08.htm. Cost is $12 or $17 (includes T-shirt.) Online registration must be completed by noon May 27.
Cost of registration on the day of the event is $20 or $25 (with T-shirt). All proceeds benefit United Way of Greater Lafayette.
For more information, visit http://run4unitedway.com.
Healthy Purdue will credit a purple apple for a six-week training period and participation in the run/walk. During the training period, participants must keep a training log.
For that form, go to www.purdue.edu/healthypurdue, click on "Forms" and find the training alternative form.
Participants also must present evidence of their participation in the race.