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How About a 5K Run for Valentines Weekend

Remi Savioz Glut1 Foundation will hold their second annual Valentine’s Day 5K and 5 Miler on Feb. 11 in North Park.

All proceeds benefit the Remi Savioz Glut1 Foundation (RSG1) and RSG1 Brain Fund at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.

Registration is $20 per runner without a T-shirt and $30 with a long-sleeved technical T-shirt. Late registration is $40. Registration deadline is Feb. 9th at midnight. Same day registration begins at 8 a.m. Online registration is encouraged and available at www.valentinesday5k.kintera.org.

The rain or shine race for runners of all ages and experience levels starts at 10 a.m. at North Park Boathouse. Top three male and female finishers in age group will be recognized.

Fundraising is encouraged as all proceeds benefit this local, volunteer staffed non-profit organization. Those not seeking to run can participate in a virtual run or walk.

Race sponsors are New Balance Sports Monitors, Heinz, Eat n’ Park, Emergen-C, Road ID, Raw Indulgence and Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Course is provided by Elite Runners & Walkers and timing is provided by Runner’s High.

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