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Festival5K ♦ Sr. Jackie Walsh Memorial Run

The Festival 5K is in memory of Sr. Jackie Walsh, RSM, a spirited, loving member of the Syosset-Woodbury and Hicksville communities. Sr. Jackie was tragically killed by a hit and run driver in the summer of 2012. It is in memory of Sr. Jackie’s compassionate, generous, and vibrant nature, that we invite you to honor her legacy of unconditional love and stewardship to the community by participating in the St. Edward’s Inaugural Festival 5K to benefit the Sister Jackie Memorial Fund.Proceeds from the Festival 5K support the Sister Jackie Memorial Fund, which provides educationalscholarships to Our Lady of Mercy Academy,Syosset for the parishioners of St. Edward the Confessor Parish and School.

Sponsorship Available
Please click on the Festival 5K Tab at: http://www.st-edwards.org/Festival_5K.html

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Teens and adults welcome!
Many volunteer opportunities available for those who would like to run/walk the race as well!   Please email: SJfestival5K@gmail.com for more information.

Start Time

7:30 AM Registration 9:00 AM Festival 5K - Run / Walk
Rain or shine. Refreshments provided.Race timed by Island Timing and course is USATF-Certified.

Pre-Registration

Complete and return a race entry form by August 6, 2014. T - shirts guaranteed if registered by July 26, 2014. For additional information and online registration, please click on the Festival 5K tab at http://www.st-edwards.org/Festival_5K.html

Awards

Prizes presented to the top overall male and female finishers.
Awards presented to the top 3 males and 3 females in each age group: 14 & under,15-19, 20-25, 26-30, 31-35, 36-40, 41-45,46-50, 51-55, 56-60, 61-65, 66-70, and 70 & over.
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