Booster club posts 5K race

The 20th annual New Holland Farmer's 5K, hosted by the Garden Spot Cross Country Booster Club, will take place on Saturday, June 7, at New Holland Community Park, 400 E. Jackson St., New Holland. Registration and packet pickup will be held from 7 to 8:15 a.m., and the 5K race will begin at 8:30 a.m. The kids' half-mile fun run will start after the conclusion of the 5K race. Parents are encouraged to run along with their children.

The course is relatively flat and is suitable for beginning runners and walkers as well as those with experience. Proceeds of the event will enable the middle school and high school cross-country athletes to enter invitational races, as well as cover other team costs throughout the season.

Monetary awards will be given to the top three male and female runners.

Milk jugs will be awarded to the top three finishers in the following age groups: age 14 and up, ages 15 to 19, ages 20 to 29, ages 30 to 39, ages 40 to 49, ages 50 to 59, ages 60 to 69, and age 70 and up.

In the fun run, medals will be given to the top boy and girl age 8 and under and ages 9 to 12. Each participant will receive a ribbon.

There is no fee for kids participating in the fun run. Registration will not be available in advance. A parent or guardian must sign the entry form.

Shirts will be guaranteed for those who register by Friday, May 2. There is a discount of the registration fee for anyone who signs up in advance; registration will be full price on the day of the event.

To sign up, visit http://www.active.com/new-holland-pa/running/distance-running-races/new-holland-farmer-s-5k-2025. For more information, email traci_tempone@elanco.org.

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