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Event Detail



The Great Prostate Cancer Challenge (Harrisburg)
09/28/2012

Friday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m.
City Island, Harrisburg, Pa. 17101

Join Urology of Central Pennsylvania for the GPCC Harrisburg for a 5K race/one-mile walk to support ZERO - The Project to End Prostate Cancer.

The GPCC is part of a national initiative designed to raise funds for prostate cancer research and community awareness during the month of September, National Prostate Cancer Awareness month. The race is part of the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge, America’s premier mens' health event series, taking place in 27 cities in 2012.

Entry Fees:
$25
$30 on race day
No refunds! Race will take place rain or shine.

 

Packet Pick-up
Thursday, Sept. 27

4-7 p.m.
The Prostate Cancer Center
100 Corporate Center Dr., Suite 100, Camp Hill, Pa. 17011

Race Day
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Prostate Cancer Center
100 Corporate Center Dr., Suite 100, Camp Hill, Pa. 17011
Call 717-724-0380 for directions.

3:30 p.m.
City Island Carousel Pavilion

Course: The course will start on City Island and progress around the island and across the Walnut Street Bridge over the Susquehanna River. Participants will proceed north along the river bank and turn around at the Sunken Gardens and head back to City Island. The finish line will be at the end of the Walnut Street Bridge on City Island.

Amenities: Each participant receives a commemorative T-shirt and gift bag. Refreshments will be provided.

Awards: Given to the top three males and females overall, as well as the top three males and females in the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over.

Beneficiary: Proceeds from the event will support ZERO - The Project to End Prostate Cancer.

Directions:
From I-83: Take Exit 23 Capitol/Second St. Left onto Market St./Bridge. Turn right into City Island with parking lots adjacent to both sides of the bridge.
From I-81: Take the Front Street exit. If you are coming in on I-81 South, take the South Exit. If you are coming in on I-81 North, take the North Exit. Make a right onto Market St. Bridge. Turn right into City Island with parking lots adjacent to both sides of the bridge.

Race Results will be posted at CharmCityRun.com following the race.



Contact Name: Kelly Dees
Email: Kelly@charmcityrun.com
Phone: 410-308-1870
Fax: 410-308-1871
Link: http://greatprostatecancerchallenge.com/races/harrisburg/