Cairn Athletics and the RUN 12:1 running club are sponsoring the annual Cairn Cares 5K on Saturday, April 24, at 9:30 a.m., at Cairn University, 200 Manor Ave., Langhorne. All proceeds support the university’s New Horizons Scholarship Fund, which provides tuition aid to new mothers.
This timed race, which takes place on the streets in and around Cairn’s Langhorne Manor campus, will present awards for the top three male and female finishers. In addition to individual race awards, there will also be overall series awards for those participating in multiple races of the 2021 Running Series.
Community runners and local cross country teams are invited to participate. Registration is $25 for individuals, $15 for students. For high school and college cross country teams, special team pricing may apply. Contact athletic director Jay Butler at jbutler@cairn.edu for more information.
Health and safety guidelines for COVID-19 will be implemented, including mask-wearing before and after the race (optional on the course); social distancing of a minimum of 6 feet at the starting line; and use of hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, etc., which will be provided at the race. Registration is limited to 200 participants to maintain social distancing.
To register or find out more about upcoming races, visit cairn.edu/5K
