5K Road Race Kicks Off Hospital’s Healthy Initiatives For Local Youth

Posted Thursday, August 04, 2011

Newport Hospital’s Frederick Henry Prince Memorial Fund Advisory Committee, with a mission that includes promoting health and wellness among youth and families of Newport County, is sponsoring a 5K road race and a 1K fun run for children under 12 on Sunday, September 11. First-time road racers are invited and will have special options available for support.

The kids’ run will begin at 8 a.m., the race at 9 a.m., and award ceremony at 10 a.m. The race will start and end at the Newport County YMCA, 792 Valley Road, Middletown. The course is certified, and registration closes on September 7. There is no cost for the kids’ run, and the cost varies from $20 to $30 for the 5K.

For more information and to register, please visit www.newporthospital5k.com or call Lori Allan, (401) 339-7589.

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