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Union Catholic's Viking Spooktacular 5K Run is October 26

Following the success of Union Catholic’s 50th Anniversary, the Race to the Gold 5K was renamed the Viking Spooktacular 5K.   A 1 mile Children’s Costume Trek was added to include the kids. The races will take place Saturday October 26 with the 1 mile trek starting at 8:30am and the 5K at 9:00am.

 

The 5K runners/walkers will race through tree-lined neighborhoods of Scotch Plains and finish on UC’s turf track and field complex.  The 1-mile event will be contained to the track only. Race registration will begin at 7am with the distribution of race numbers, t-shirts and race packets.  Race day sign up is available.  The race is open to runners and walkers of all ages and assures friendly competition, fitness and a sense of community. Since this is a Halloween-themed event, costumes are encouraged, especially for the children’s trek.  Prizes will be given in the 5K for the best individual and group costume. For race applications and online registration, visit www.raceforum.com/unioncatholic

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Awards will be given to the top 5K Male and Female winner and the top three winners in various age groups from 10 and under through 70 and over.  There will be no timing for the 1mile trek but candy, Halloween goodies and a finisher’s ribbon will be provided.  In addition, all racers are eligible for random giveaways and complimentary post-race food and refreshments.  Proceeds from the event will support the athletic experiences of all UC students.

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Sponsors for the UC Viking Spooktacular include the Gold Level Sponsor: Westfield Pediatric Dental Group LLC;  Silver Level Sponsor: Star Painting; Bronze Level Sponsors: Family Investors Company, Station Cab, First Division Inc, Vintage & Nouveau Florist and Road ID, Spire Group and St. Bartholomew Academy.  Other sponsors include: Becker Hardware, Flynn & O’Hara, Buona Pizza Inc, Centurion Printing, NJ Sports Medicine & Performance Center, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Varsity Jackets and Personal Best Training and Pilates Center.

 

Apply for the 5K, have your children sign up for the 1mile costume trek, cheer on the runners or volunteer to help with the event. For more information, Please visit http://www.unioncatholic.org/community/athletics/uc5k.php or contact Joan O’Donnell at (908) 889-1600.

 

For 50 years, Union Catholic High School has earned its reputation as one of New Jersey's foremost Catholic secondary schools. For information, visit unioncatholic.org.

 


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