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3rd Annual Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS 5K Run for Shelter

by Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS®

Sep 06, 2022

The Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS® (R-BAR) is proud to work together with Habitat for Humanity of Berks County and Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Berks, Inc. for its 3rd Annual 5K Run for Shelter. Join us on Saturday, October 8th at Gring’s Mill Recreation Area so TOGETHER, we can increase neighborhood revitalization, create additional housing opportunities, and restore hope for deserving families’ right here in Berks County!

Proceeds from this race benefit Habitat for Humanity of Berks County and Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Berks, Inc. to help increase the capacity to educate, build, and provide safe homes for those in need in our community.

This professionally timed event takes you along the Tulpehocken Creek for a scenic up and back course. This flat & fast course is a mixture of packed cinder & pavement.

Awards will go to the top three male and female 5K finishers, as well as the top three male and female finishers in the following age group categories: 14 & under, 15 – 18, 19 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70+.

This event is open to all ages and capabilities. Running the course is not required and many enjoy walking the course with nature all around.

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., race begins at 9:00 a.m., awards begin at 10:00 a.m. Entry is $25 which includes a t-shirt (while supplies last), post-run reusable goodie bag, refreshments, a DJ, and free parking. Entrants can register online at www.realestateinberks.com/5K.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to support R-BAR’s October Food Drive benefiting Helping Harvest.

The 5K Run for Shelter will be held rain or shine, and fees are non-refundable.

R-BAR would like to thank our generous sponsors for supporting this amazing event: Platinum: Bright MLS Gold: East Manufacturing Company, Todd Umbenhauer, REALTOR Keller Williams Real Estate Montgomeryville, Rivera-Leinbach for Commissioner Silver: Northpointe Bank, Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Berks, Inc, Sun Federal Credit Union, Stewart Abstract, Fulton Mortgage Company, Fleetwood Bank, HomeTeam Inspection Service of Reading-Berks Bronze: Riverfront Federal Credit Union, Darren Kostival, REALTOR RE/MAX of Reading, Knies Insurance Group, Burg Restoration Services, LLC Brass: The High Center – Berks County, Mark Mohn, REALTOR RE/MAX of Reading, Alyssa Damiani, REALTOR Coldwell Banker Realty, MGS Insurance Agency LLC.

For additional information, please contact the Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS office at 610-375-8458, send an email to [email protected] or visit www.realestateinberks.com.

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