"Run for Someone Else's Life" - Samaritans 5K

Official Website : http://www.samaritanshope.org/
Date : October 3, 2009
Race Type : Running
Race Distance : 5 K

Race Description: USA Track and Field sanctioned 5 kilometer (3.1 miles) race along the Charles River, based at Artesani Park, Soldier's Field Road, for runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages. Over 1,000 event participants will raise funds for and attract new volunteers to the Samaritans, a nonprofit agency dedicated to reducing the risk of suicide, the third leading cause of death for Massachusetts youth and the nation's eleventh leading cause of death for all ages. Prizes and medals will be given to both male and female winners in the following categories: Kids' under 12 Ages 13-17 Ages 18-29 Ages 30-39 Ages 40-49 Ages 50-59 Ages 60 - 68 Ages 70+ Medals will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each of the above categories. Prizes will also be given to top individual and team fundraisers.