Running of the Monk

Join us for the 10th annual Running of the Monk, graciously hosted by the Springfield Country Club.  This year’s race will benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. The 5K course and Kids’ Fun Run will begin and end in front of the Springfield Country Club.  All runners will receive dinner with registration fee. A BBQ Dinner will be available for purchase to runner’s families and supporters as well as members of the surrounding community for $15/person or $50/family, (up to 5 family members).  A cash bar will be available for adults, 21 yr’s and older.  Live music and festivities are free of charge.

• Date:  June 4, 2010

• Time:  Race begins at 7:20 PM, Awards & BBQ to follow

• Place:  Springfield Country Club, 400 West Sproul Road, Springfield, PA 19064

• Cost:   $25 registration by 6/2/10, $30 race day registration (Limited Registration, 750 runners)

• Registration: Adult registration fee for runners include a t-shirt, BBQ and drink ticket for a beer (21 years of age and over only).

Packet pickup will also be available on 6/3/2010 from 5PM-7PM at the club. Race day registration opens at 5:20 PM. Chip timing will record all times up to 50 minutes.

Kids’ Fun Run starts at 6:45 PM for ages 12 and under. A $10 registration fee, includes a bbq!

Food will be available for purchase for all after party attendees!
 

>> Register now via RunTheDay.com!

>> Download the brochure
 

The Running of the Monk 5K originated in the year 2000 as a small community event to raise money for local children’s charities. The unique name comes from the tradition of each year having a “Monk” lead the pack and the rest of the field attempting to catch up and finish before he does.  Over the years the community event has grown from a dozen runners to nearly 1,000 in 2009. In addition to the run itself, there is a post race BBQ, children’s entertainment, live music and awards.