Sunday, October 25, 2009
Rain or Shine
Race starts at 3:00 pm
St. Catherine's Church,
N. Pocono Rd, Mountain Lakes
The Medical Needs Foundation (MNF), a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization, assists families and individuals who face overwhelming expenses due to a debilitating health condition. The signature event of the Medical Needs Foundation is the Spirit 5K This year is the 12th year the Spirit 5K offers you offers you the opportunity to reach out to families facing formidable challenges due to illness, disease and other health conditions.
The Spirit 5K is held first and foremost to honor the courage shown by those battling serious illness. However, it also reflects the dedication and compassion shown by the participants, volunteers, benefactors, and sponsors who are ready to donate their time, money, and effort to help their neighbors in need. Thanks to all who participate and donate, the Medical Needs Foundation will continue to make a difference in the lives of its many beneficiaries.
To honor your commitment to the Spirit 5K, the Medical Needs Foundation will distribute more than 90% of all funds raised to the race beneficiaries.
| October 25: | Day of Spirit 5K. Late registrations and pledge money will be accepted up to and including the day of the Spirit 5K. |
Our Address
Pledge forms and checks may be mailed to: Spirit 5K, Medical Needs Foundation, P.O. Box 303, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046.
Course Route
START in the parking lot of St. Catherine of Siena Church, at Pocono Road and Boulevard, Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. RIGHT on Pocono. LEFT on Crane. RIGHT on Morris. LEFT on Lake. RIGHT on Dartmouth. LEFT on Briarcliff. LEFT on Larchdell. RIGHT on Lake. CROSS Boulevard. LEFT onto Boulevard path. RIGHT on N. Crane. LEFT on East Shore. CROSS N. Pocono and into St Catherine's Church parking lot to finish line. Emergency medical aid will be located at the finish and medical crews will be on hand throughout.
Schedule of Events
| 1:30 | Registration and check-in |
| 2:30 | Opening dedication and announcements |
| 2:50 | Warm up |
| 3:00 | Runners start |
| 3:10 | Walkers start |
| 4:15 | Awards ceremony, refreshments, entertainment |
Further Information
| Call: | Carol Marosits, 973 402-8133 |
Course Rules
Walking, running and use of strollers are the sole means of participation. Please leave rollerblades, wagons, skateboards, and bikes at home. For your safety, follow the instructions of police officers and crossing guards. Use the Boulevard path only. On other streets, run or walk facing traffic. Use sidewalks where present.
Parking
Please carpool as parking is very limited. (St. Catherine's on Boulevard and N. Pocono; across the street at Borough Hall; Lakeland Cardiology and PNC Bank on Boulevard near Rt. 46.)
Special Recognition Given for Most Money Raised
Will be awarded to participants who raise and submit the most pledge money before October 17.
How to Pledge and Enter
If you'd like to form a team to work as a group to raise money, print and submit the Pledge Form here.
If you'd like to register to enter the Spirit 5K, print and mail the Registration Form here by October 1.