Run To Remember Memorial Day 5K Scheduled For May 27

Inaugural Event to be held at Wicomico Youth & Civic Center

(Salisbury, MD) The inaugural Run to Remember Memorial Day 5K will be held on Monday, May 27 at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center to honor those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The 5K will begin at 8:15am and will be followed by the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:00am.

Proceeds from the 5K will benefit the Wicomico War Veterans Memorial located in front of the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. The Memorial was erected in 2003 to honor Wicomico County citizens who paid the ultimate price while serving in the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, Marines and Merchant Marines beginning with World War I to present day.

Register for the 5K by Friday, May 10 to receive a commemorative race t-shirt. Entry fees for early registration are $20 per person and $15 for Military (must register in person and present Military ID). On-site registration will also be held the day of the race for $25 per person. Check-in begins at 7:00am and the race begins promptly at 8:15am, followed by the awards presentation at 9:00am. Participants are encouraged to stay for the Memorial Day Ceremony after the race.

Registration for the 5K is open now at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-6:00pm) and online at www.WicomicoRecandParks.org.

For further information contact Tammy Taylor at 410-548-4900 ext. 115 or ttaylor@wicomicocounty.org.