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Pain Awareness 5K Run/3K Walk

The purpose of this event, is to help raise awareness of acute and chronic pain and painful conditions. All proceeds from this event will benefit the American Chronic Pain Foundation. Over 50 million americans suffer from pain each year. It is our goal to spread the word of hope for a better quality of life...noone should live with pain.

On Saturday, September 7th our 5k run will begin at 9:00am with the walkers following shortly thereafter. The 5K course will intialy travel a traditional- style cross country run course following the sceanic surrounds of the Greenfield park, finishing through the plush forest are of Greenfield park's paved trails. To accomdate the broad range of abiliteis and skill levels, the 3K walk will proceed along the paved pathways. Aid stations will be provided on both courses with food, fun and awards to follow. Pets, strollers and wheelchairs welcome.

The Walk/ Run features a $250 cash prize for the fastest male and female 5k runners. Registration for the Pain Awareness Run/Walk is $20 per person on an individual basis and $10 per person for teams of four or more.

Registration is available on www.active.com and on www.painawarenessrun.com.

Registration Closing Date

Wednesday, September 4, 2013 @ 12:05 pm

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Fees: $20 Pre-Registratioin $30 Race Day Registration



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