Radnor Elementary School Holding 5K

The public is invited to join family and friends in an effort to celebrate fitness and raise funds for new technology and other educational needs at the 4th annual SMART Run 5K fundraiser at Radnor Elementary School Sunday, April 21, 2013.

The family-friendly event also features a 1-mile Fun Run. Race day registration begins at 7 a.m. at the school, 20 Matsonford Road, Radnor. Participants are invited to a pre-race stretch at 8:15 a.m.

Online registration is available through the SMART Run website, RES5K.com. The deadline for online registration is Wednesday, April 17. For volunteer and sponsor information, visit the website or call Karen Dickson at 610-999-8947.

The race attracts hundreds of runners each year, with a scenic route through the adjacent St. David’s neighborhood beginning and ending on the RES playground. There will be awards for top male and female finishers and age-group awards for the 5K event. Race day events also will feature a DJ, Kids Fun Zone and raffles for camps, classes and gift certificates from a variety of local fitness clubs and merchants.

In advance of this year’s race, the RES PTO partnered with iRun4Life to begin and promote a running program for RES students. The RES 5K Running Club is a non-competitive running program designed to promote fitness among youth and focuses on exercise, healthy nutrition and doing good deeds at home and in the community. Training for 71 students began in March with running, stretching, relay games and discussions about nutrition. The goal race for the club is the RES SMART Run 5K.

Registration fees are $53 per family. Individual registration fees are $5.50 ages 5 and under; $11 ages 6 to 14; and $22 ages 15 and up. For more information and to register, visit RES5K.com.