Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, with about 1 in 8 developing invasive breast cancer during their
lifetime. The hard fact is that breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer in women. However, there is hope in the more than
2.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States today.
Rachael Frinder Gagnon is a fighter, being a survivor of breast cancer. She’s lived through some of the darkest, hardest days of her
life to overcome enormous odds. Her husband and children bring her much joy and comfort.
However, there is a new battle on Rachael’s horizon, an all too familiar one. Earlier this year, Rachael was diagnosed with stage IV
breast cancer. Her life since has been chronicled in her blog, with heart wrenching personal entries. Many have been touched, and
many more want to help. Rachel’s Run was born from her families desire to raise awareness of breast cancer, but more so to show
Rachael the love and support she has, as well as, provide hope.
Rachael’s Run (a 5K run and walk) will be held on Saturday, May 31st, starting at 9 am from Blish Memorial Park in Marlborough,
Connecticut. All registration funds will be used help Rachael's medical bills, as well as, the non-profit Little Pink Houses of Hope.
Registration is available the day of the event or online HERE. Registration will begin at 8:00 am at Blish Memorial Park, walkers will
begin at 8:30 am, and 5K runners at 9:00 am. Rachael's Run shirts will are offered to the first 100 registrants. Finisher medals will be
provided. There will be no age group awards.
The 5K running and walking route will start at the park on the Park Road, head east, merge into Cheney Road heading south, turn right
on North Main Street heading northerly, turn right onto the Park Road, and finishing in Blish Memorial Park. This may be off some, but
will be the same route as the Memorial Day 5K.See
YOU there!
REGISTRATION
Registration for the 5K road race opens May 1st, 2014. Please allow yourself ample time to register before the race.
2014 REGISTRATION FEES:
$20*
*Athletes will receive an event shirt, safe race course staffed with volunteers, aid and hydration stations, a commemorative finishers medal, event
photography, and fun atmosphere!
*All schedules, times, and race details are subject to change. CompetitorME reserves the right to modify the courses, including shortening or lengthening.
All roads are open to traffic.
EVENT SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, MAY 31st:
8 am- Registration opens at Blish Memorial Park.
8:30 am- WALERS begin.
9:00 am- RUNNERS begin.