Tri-C Eastern Campus Hosts ‘Spring Into Fitness 5K’

Run/walk at Highland Hills campus will benefit student scholarships

Raise your heart rate while raising money for student scholarships this Saturday during the Spring Into Fitness 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk at the Eastern Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C^®).

The run/walk begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at the campus, located at 4250 Richmond Road in Highland Hills. The out-and-back course circles the campus grounds and extends to Tri-C’s Corporate College^® East.

Proceeds benefit student scholarships through the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation.

Online registration is open through 9 a.m. Friday, April 28, at www.hermescleveland.com. Pre-registration cost for the 5K is $20 ($15 for current Tri-C students), while the cost for the 1 Mile Fun Walk is $15 ($10 for Tri-C students).

On-site registration will be available the day of the race beginning at 8 a.m., with the 5K cost being $25 ($20 for Tri-C students) and the 1 Mile Fun Walk being $20 ($15 for Tri-C students).

All runners and walkers will receive a race T-shirt while supplies last.

Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female runners and the top three finishers in the following age groups: 11 and younger; 12-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; and 65 and older.

Post-race refreshments and entertainment will be offered at the finish line.

For more information, Hermes Sports and Events at 216-623-9933.

April 24, 2017

John Horton, 216-987-4281 john.horton@tri-c.edu