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First Posted: 7/18/2014

Abington Christian Academy (ACA) will host the Second Annual ACA Adult 5K Run/Walk and Free .5K Kids’ Fun Run Aug. 16 on the cross-country course of Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit.

Registration is from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. The Adult Run/Walk will start at 9 a.m. and the Free .5K Kids’ Fun Run (14 and under) will begin after the Adult Run/Walk at about around 10 a.m.

The campus trail consists of on- and off-road terrain with some rolling hills. Parking is provided on campus.

Race classes for the event are running, walking and Clydesdale (over 200 lbs).

Awards will be given as follows:

Running awards: First, second and third-place, male and female – 14 and under (3); 15-19 (3); 20-24 (3); 25-29 (3); 30-34 (3); 35-39 (3); 40-49 (3); 50-59 (3); 60 and over (3)

Walking awards: One per age group listed above

Clydesdale awards: One overall winner

Adult registration is $15 in advance and $20 on race day. The first 50 5K participants to register will receive a T-shirt. Registration for the .5K Kid’s Fun Run is free. The first 50 participants to register will receive a participation medal.

All proceeds benefit the general fund of Abington Christian Academy, which finances curriculum materials, special needs instruction, teacher salaries, facilities rental and student scholarships.

For more information, contact Todd Treat at 570-614-4446 or email [email protected].