Annual Warren Rives 5K and Fun Run to Benefit Patients

9/18/2009

WHAT:

Tomorrow the streets in High Point will be filled with mascots, kids and adults all running for a great cause the 23rd annual Warren Rives 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run. Entry fee for the 5K is $25 through the day of the event. The fee for the Fun Run is $5. Race day festivities include: heart healthy food, music and prizes. T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 350 5K entries.

The run/walk is named for Warren Rives, Jr., a hospital board member who died of a heart attack at the age of 41. The annual 3.1-mile road race and 1-mile fun run is a family-friendly event. Prizes are given to the top three places in three divisions, as well as medals for age group winners. All proceeds benefit the Heart Strides Scholarship Fund.

WHEN:

Saturday, September 19:
6 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Check-In
7:45 a.m. Mascot Challenge
8 a.m. Fun Run, followed by the 5K

WHERE:

High Point Regional Health System
Millis Regional Health Education Center
600 North Elm St.
High Point, N.C. 27262

WHO:

Alana Greene, Event and Gift Specialist, (336) 878-6293

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