Online registration is now open for the United Way of Greenbrier Valley’s Run United. This half-marathon and Zombie 5K run/walk is taking place on Saturday, Oct. 24, in Lewisburg. The event will raise funds and awareness for the United Way of Greenbrier Valley.
The Run United Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile scenic course through Lewisburg’s Historic District and rolling hill countryside. Run United starts and ends in downtown Lewisburg. The course is run on paved roads.
Online registration is at www.aptiming.com/RunUnited. Half-marathon early bird entry fee is $45 through Oct. 15; price increases to $60 after Oct. 16. The 5K entry fee is $20 now through Oct. 22 or $25 day of race.
Each half marathon participant will receive a T-shirt and finishers award. Top finishers overall and in each age group will receive a trophy. Each 5K participant will receive a T-shirt and top finishers overall and in each age group will receive an award.
To become a volunteer or a sponsor, contact Cindy Lavender-Bowe at 304-647-6783 or info@unitedwaygreenbrier.org. For updates, like them on Facebook at Facebook.com/UnitedWayGreenbrier.
United Way of the Greenbrier Valley is working to advance the common good by focusing on education, income, and health. These are the building blocks for a good life – a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health. United Way’s goal is to create long-lasting changes that prevent problems from happening in the first place.
They invite you to be a part of this initiative and to “Live United.” By working together, United Way believes we can inspire hope, create opportunities, and change lives within our local communities.