Katrina Schnepp, Director of Social Services at Seashore Gardens Living Center (center) warms up with her children.
ATLANTIC CITY - The community is invited to lace up their sneakers for a good cause at the 14th annual Seashore Gardens 5K Run & Health Walk and 1 Mile Family Fun Run & Walk being held Sunday, April 21 on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Organized by Seashore Gardens Foundation, the event is the key fundraiser for Alzheimer's and dementia outreach and programs.
The Run & Health Walk will start and finish at Stockton University's Atlantic City Campus at Albany Avenue and the Boardwalk. The 5K Run will begin at 9 a.m. with timing provided by South Jersey Race Timing LLC. The 5K Health Walk and 1 Mile Family Fun Run will both begin at 8:30 a.m. Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome in each of the events.
There will be medals for the top three male and female winners in their age group. Age groups are: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 30-34, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. There will be awards for Wheelchair participants, Top Fundraising Team and Largest Team.
Free parking is offered 7 a.m. to noon at the Stockton University commuter lot, 3601 Boardwalk (at Hartford Avenue). Refreshments will be provided following the race.
Runners cross the finish line at the 13th annual Seashore Gardens Foundation 5K Run to benefit Alzheimer's and dementia outreach.
Pre-registration is available until 5 p.m. April 19. Preregistered participants will receive a T-shirt while supplies last. Cost is $35 for runners, $30 for walkers with $5 discounts for ages 22 and under. Day of registration is $45. The Family Fun Run is $20, and children ages 10 and under are $15. Same-day registration will be available at the race starting at 7:15 a.m. and does not include the T-shirt.
To register, see https://seashoregardens.org/5k.
For questions, or for sponsorship opportunities, contact Erin Luurtsema at 609-748-4615 or [email protected].
