THE 4th ANNUAL PITTER PAT 5K/10K

 

SPRINGFIELD, MO February 16, 2010 – The 4^th Annual Pitter Pat 5K/10K and One Mile Fun Run will be held on March 13^th starting at the Springfield Exposition Center. Registration begins at 8:00 am with the 10K starting at 9:00 am, the 5K at 9:15, and the 1 mile Fun Run at 9:30. Individuals are $20 if pre-registered or $25 the day of the event. Family registration (2 adults and 3 children) for $40 or $45 the day of. All proceeds benefit Junior League of Springfield projects including the signature project Isabel’s House, Crisis Nursery of the Ozarks.

Last year the Pitter Pat race proved to be a huge success. We had 380 participants and raised over $8,400. This year promises to be even better! We have moved the race downtown before the St. Paddy’s Day Parade. Inside the Expo Center will be fun for the whole family including bounce houses, face painting, games, and great vendors and door prizes. After the race, check out the beer garden sponsored by Trolley’s and use your Pitter Pat Beads for special discounts at downtown restaurants!

Be sure to dress in your best St. Paddy’s Day attire…we have prizes for Best Dressed Male, Female, and Family!!

More information can be found concerning the Pitter Pat 5K/10K and One Mile Fun Run on the Junior League of Springfield’s website (http://www.jlspringfield.org). Registration forms for the race are located on the JLS website, Ridge Runners web site and store location, or you may call the Junior League office at 417.887.9422.

Since 1959, the Junior League of Springfield has contributed over $4 Million and more than 1.25 Million hours of volunteer service to the Springfield community. The Junior League of Springfield is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action of trained volunteers. Its purposes are exclusively educational and charitable.