Lace ’em up, Penn State! It’s time for the 11th annual THON 5K. Here’s what you need to know.

Who: You! Haven’t registered yet? It’s not too late! Just click here, and be sure to respond to the Facebook event. You can either run or walk, so lose the excuses!

If you’ve already registered, you can pick up your number today at the HUB (1st floor) until 5pm. Have your confirmation e-mail with you at this time.

Where: University Drive and Curtin Road

When: Sunday, October 23 at 11:30 a.m.

Registration fee: $15 (add $3 for a timing chip). NOTE: If you want your organization to receive credit for your donation, you must register by TODAY.

Schedule of events

8 a.m. – Day Of registration begins

10:50 a.m. – Registration closes

11 a.m. – Kids Race

11:10 a.m. – Family speaker (Dylan Moser family)

11:15 a.m. – RAM Squad performs

11:30 a.m. – 5K race begins

After the race – All registrants will be given complimentary lunch.

Can’t make it on Sunday? Follow @OnwardState for live tweets from the events!

About the Author

John Tecce

John is a senior in the Smeal College of Business majoring in Marketing. He currently serves as the President of the Paternoville Coordination Committee and as a THON Chair for Nittany Nation. He tweets a lot.

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