High Bridge 5K For Scholarships Set For March 16

Published 3:31 pm Tuesday, February 12, 2013

The Foundation/Central 5K Run for Scholarships will be held Saturday, March 16, starting at the High Bridge River Road Entrance, 532 River Road, Farmville with 8 a.m. registration; 9 a.m. run. The adults 5K – $20; after March 1 – $25; race day – $30 students, children (12 and under), walkers – $15; race day – $25.

The Cumberland County Public Schools Foundation, Inc. and Centra Southside Community Hospital are sponsoring a 5K Run for Scholarships. The event will include a run across the legendary High Bridge, which is a part of the High Bridge Trail State Park. Proceeds will go to scholarships for graduates of the Cumberland County High School.

Participants who register before the March 1 deadline will receive a High Bridge t-shirt. Medals will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers plus the top male and female finishers in the following categories: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over.

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Timing and scoring of the 5K Run for Scholarships will be provided by Riverside Runners. Online registration is available at www.riversiderunners.com. Paper forms are also available at the Cumberland County School Board office, the Southside Virginia Family YMCA or at Riverside Runners in Lynchburg. Early registration deadline: March 1. Mail paper registration form and payment to: Cumberland County Public Schools Foundation, P.O. Box 170, Cumberland, VA 23040.