Somerset Medical Center Hosts 5th Annual Steeplechase Distance Run to Honor Loved Ones with Cancer

Somerset Medical Center will host its 5th annual Steeplechase Distance Run on September 29, 2013.  Different from past years, the main distance run will be a 10K course. The event will also include a 5K Run/Walk, Kid Sprints, music, refreshments and more. The event is presented by Physicians for the Cure.  The Steeplechase Distance Run begins and ends at Amsterdam Elementary School in Hillsborough.  Check-in and registration for the Steeplechase Distance Run/Walk will begin at 7:30 a.m.  The 10K race begins at 8:45 a.m. followed by the 5K race at 9:30 a.m. and the Kids’ Sprints at 10:30 a.m. An awards ceremony for the 10K race will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by an awards ceremony for the 5K race at 10:45 a.m. The event will be held rain or shine.

Early registration for individuals is $27 for the 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk and $8 for the Kids’ Sprints, and ends on September 23.  After September 23, registration fees are $30 for the 10K Run and the 5K Run/Walk and $8 for the Kids’ Sprints.  Participants will receive a t-shirt and custom made goodie bag.

To register for the Steeplechase Distance Run/Walk, visit http://www.steeplechasedistancerun.com.  For more information, call 908-685-2885 or email dcastronovo@somerset-healthcare.com.