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The Arc of Essex County 14th Annual Building Tomorrows 5K Run/2 Mile Walk

The Arc of Essex County will hold its 14th Annual Building Tomorrows 5K Run/2 Mile Walk on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield.  Registration is from 8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.  The Run begins at 10:00 a.m.  Amenities include t-shirts for participants (while supplies last), food and beverages, music and awards.  The course is USATF certified.  An awards ceremony begins at 11:15 a.m., with awards to the top three overall male and female runners, and additional awards to the top three male and female runners in age groups 14 and under to 85 and over in 5 year increments. 

Applications are available at www.arcessex.org.  Registration is also available on line at www.raceforum.com.  For those interested in creating a fundraising webpage, it is easy to do by going to www.firstgiving.com/arc-essex/2012.

The Arc of Essex County is a private, non-profit agency for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Essex County and surrounding areas.  For more information about the Run/Walk, including participation and opportunities to sponsor the event, contact Kori Buro at (973) 535-1181, ext. 1230 or kburo@arcessex.org or visit www.arcessex.org.

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