Pekin Hospital to Host Dash at Dusk 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk & Kids Fun Run

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Pekin Hospital will offer a 5K run, a one-mile walk, and kids fun run on Friday, July 11 starting with a half-mile kids fun run at 6:30 p.m. and a 5K run and one-mile walk starting at 7 p.m.  The Dash at Dusk 5K race will start and finish on Park Avenue by the Hospital and promises to be flat and fast.

Registration fees are as follows:
5K run:  $30 per person
One-mile walk:  $30 per person
Kids fun run:  $10 per person

The top three winners in age group categories will receive a custom cast glow-in-the-dark medal.  The first place overall male and female winners will receive $75 Running Central gift cards.  All runners and walkers will receive a swag bag with promotional items and an event t-shirt.

The after party will feature music, health booths, food, and family fun.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Hospital’s fall mission trip to Liberia.

For more information and online registration, please visit www.dashatdusk.com.

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