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the voice of the abingtons abingtonsuburban.com | august 3,2017
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EnGAGinG thE Community 5K run/walk is open to all by Linda Scott
a raffle for various items that have been donated by area businesses. Special to the abington Suburban “The first 5K was held in 2013,” said Todd Treat, event coordinator. “I was It is time to get your sneakers laced on the school board at the time and we up in preparation for helping a great thought it would be a good fundraiser cause and at the same time getting and a good way to engage the commusome exercise. The Abington Christian nity. The race is open to all. We had some Academy (ACA) will host its 5K Run/ Walk on Saturday, Aug. 5 on the campus participate as young as 5 and as old as of Clarks Summit University. This is the 78.” The course includes on- and off-road fourth year for the event. terrain including trails, sidewalks and The school is on Layton Road in Chinchilla, within the United Methodist roads. Parking is available on campus. Race classes include walking, runChurch of Chinchilla. It provides a classical educational Christian curriculum for ning and Clydesdale for those over 200 pounds. Awards will be given out to pre-K to 12th grade. Registration is from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. various ages for the runners, one award per each age group for walkers and one The race begins at 9 a.m. Online regisoverall winner in the Clydesdale group. tration is available until Friday, Aug. 4, “The Clydesdale division is a comat 0racersignup.com/4th-annul-aca-5kmon division in many running races to runwalk-2017/register/. help motivate a competitive athlete that The cost for an adult registration is $15 in advance and $20 on race day. The may not have an ideal runner’s body,” first 50 5K participants to register will re- said Treat. “In our race, this division is open to any man over 200 pounds or ceive a T-shirt. Children are also invited woman over 160 pounds. The Clydesto run or walk in the 5K. dale division is sometimes coupled with In addition to the race, there will be an Athena division more specifically for woman but many times men are more likely to sign up for a heavyweight division than women.” “I have participated in the race for three years,’ said race participant Kurt TS_CNG/SUBURBAN/PAGES [S01] | 08/02/17
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Stang. “I participate in the run because I enjoy running and want to support the school. I think the run is a good way to raise money for the school by having a lot of people including families participate in it.” “I participated in the run several years ago with my son and I am hoping to run this year,” said race participant Ariana Brutico. “I have friends that attend Abington Christian Academy and wanted to support their school. Clarks Summit University is a beautiful campus and a great run location. The run helps to gen-
erate awareness and celebrate the school as well as its employees and its students.” “People participate in the race for a number of reasons,” said Treat. “Some people may be competing to win, others may be looking for their personal best time. Others may want to get some exercise and walk with some friends. It is always a good time and is a way to support quality education.” All proceeds go directly to the school’s general fund that finances curriculum materials, facilities rentals, student scholarships and other necessities.