DHSS Press Release |
Date: September 16, 2005 DHSS-88-2005 |
| Vincent P. Meconi, Secretary Jay Lynch, Communications Director (302) 255-9037, Pager (302) 247-8523 Email: jay.lynch@state.de.us |
Contact: Gayle King, Stockley Center Phone: (302) 934-8031, Ext.206 |
JOIN THE STOCKLEY STRIDE SEPT. 24
Run, Walk, or Volunteer!
Georgetown - The 17th Annual Stockley Stride 5K and One Mile Fun/Run Walk will be held on Saturday, September 24 at 9 a.m., rain or shine.
Pre-registration deadline is September 21. Race day registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. with the race starting promptly at 9 a.m. The race begins and ends at the Stockley Center, 26351 Patriots Way, Georgetown. You can also register online at www.trisportsevents.com and www.active.com
Entrants will receive a quality long sleeved Stockley Stride T-shirt. Trophies will be awarded to winners in all categories: $100 for the first place overall winner, male and female; $50 for second place, male and female; and $25 for third place, overall male and female.
Fees are $13 pre-registration for the 5K Race, $15 race day registration for the 5K race, and $10 for the One Mile Fun/Run Walk. Registration flyers are available at a number of Kent and Sussex County businesses or you can register on line at www.trisportsevents.com or www.active.com. For more information on locations or for flyers, call Gayle King at (302) 934-8031, Ext. 206.
Volunteers are needed for a variety of positions, including buddy walkers/pushers to assist Stockley Center residents participating in the Stride. For more information on volunteer opportunities, call Gayle King at the above number.
Race proceeds benefit the recreational needs of Stockley Center residents.
Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
