On April 20, 2016

24th annual Vermont Sports Medicine Center’s 5K run/walk slated for April 30

KILLINGTON — The 24th Annual Vermont Sports Medicine Centers’ (VSMC) 5K Run/Walk will be held this year on Saturday, April 30 and all proceeds from the event will benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports and Kids on the Move. The annual event has become a staple among the “first 5Ks of the season,” where all ages and abilities are welcome to walk or run for two local causes.

The 5K course starts and finishes at VSMC located at 5 Albert Cree Drive, across from Rutland Regional Medical Center. Pre-registration is suggested and first 100 to preregister will receive an event t-shirt. The cost if one preregisters is $20/adults and $15 for kids ages 10-17. Day of registration cost is $25/adults and $20 for kids ages 10-17. Kids under 10 are free and adaptive athletes participate for free.

The Kids Fun Run begins at 10 a.m. with the 5K run/walk immediately following after the fun run. Refreshments will be available for all participants, and prizes will be awarded to first-place finishers in all runner age groups.

For more info or to pre-register, visit www.vermontsportsmedicinecenter.com or call 802-775-1300.

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