Press release - Festa Italiana 5k - July 19th, 2014 8 am

 

  FESTA ITALIANA ADDS 5K AND FUN RUN TO FESTIVITIES

Cuyahoga Falls, OH. – The inaugural run of the Festa Italiana 5k and fun run will take place on Saturday July 19^th with an 8 am start time for the 5K and 5 minutes after for fun run. Both races start and finish at Falls River Square Amphitheater, 2085 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. Run to You Racing will be chip timing the 5K with results posted on their website immediately following the run at http://www.runtoyouracing.com/ . The street course goes through some of the streets of Cuyahoga Falls with a water stop at the half way point of the course. We are expecting more than 200 runners and walkers. According to race director Rebecca Davey-Vivalo “For those who don’t run there will be noise makers and street chalk to decorate the race course before the race, so everyone can participate in the fun.”

 

A special commemorative medal to mark the inaugural event will be given to all pre-registered runners. Running awards are given to top male and female runners, and 7 different age groups. Refreshments after the race include Pasta, fresh fruit and water will be provided for the runners. Registration is $25 for 5K and $15 for 1 mile fun no late fees will be added for this race. Running shirts will be guaranteed to the first 200 registered runners. Pre- race packet pick up Friday July 18^th at the information booth from 6 to 8 PM or race day at 7 AM. All runners should arrive 1 hour before the race if not pre-registered with the race starting exactly at 8 AM and 1 mile run 5 minutes after. Registration forms are available at www.festafivek.weebly.com , Active.com, or festafivek@gmail.com. The Festa Italiana 5K and Festa Italiana are charitable 501c3 events with some proceeds going to many local charities including the Akron Celtic Guard, and Boy Scouts Troup 177.

 

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