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Reading Hospital Road Run
Returns to In-Person Event
Sunday, October 17th, 2021
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he Friends of Reading Hospital announced that the
Reading Hospital Road Run event on Sunday, October
17, will return as an In-Person Event this year. In 2020
the event was virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The
2021 event will consist of a Half Marathon, 5K, 1 Mile Fun
Run/Walk, and the " Go-the-Distance " challenge. The start
and finish of the course will be on Seventh Avenue at Reading
Hospital. The half marathon will begin at 8 a.m., the 5K at
8:30 a.m., and the 1-mile fun run/walk gets under way at 8:10
a.m. A post-race celebration and awards ceremony will be held
following the event.
All race participants will enjoy fast and runner-friendly courses
down the tree-lined streets of West Reading and Wyomissing,
with the half marathon passing additional highlights throughout
Greater Reading.
The Friends of Reading Hospital President Sharon Keating
said, " We are so grateful to the sponsors and runners of this
year's event. The proceeds from Road Run will be used to
help fund hospital and community projects supported by The
Friends. The Friends are proud to be part of some innovative
and life-saving projects in our community. "
Participants are encouraged to sign up early to take advantage
of lower registration costs and to ensure they receive a race
shirt. The race will feature instant result timing. In addition, all
5K and half marathon participants will receive a dry-fit shirt
when they register. All half marathon finishers will receive a
finisher's medal, and cash prizes will be given to the top three
male and female finishers of the half marathon and the 5K.
Additional prizes will be given to the top three male and female
finishers in each age group and team division of both races.
" We look forward to welcoming the community back for an
in-person run in October, " said Beth Kohl, 2021 Reading
Hospital Road Run Chair and The Friends of Reading Hospital
Board member. " We are also offering the 'Go-the-Distance
Challenge' during the month of October for those that would
like to participate virtually. Individuals have the option to run
or walk a total of 31, 62, or 131 miles throughout the month
of October. "
Participants interested in registering for both the in-person
event AND the virtual challenge should register for the inperson
event ONLY. The race confirmation email will include
directions to receive an entry code that will allow the runner
to sign up for any challenge event at a discounted rate of $15.
The discounted " Go-the-Distance " registration fee does not
include a race shirt.
Registration is open online now. Please visit RhRoadRun.com
for more information and registration.
Reading Hospital will follow the COVID-19 safety guidance
from the CDC and PA DOH. Final recommendations will be
shared with runners and spectators prior to the event.
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