Miracle League to Host 5K on New Year's Eve

December 15, 2009 | Story by: Hal Goodtree | Categories: Briefs

Cary, NC – The Miracle League of the Triangle, a non-profit organization that provides the opportunity for children to play baseball, regardless of their abilities, will hold its 1^st Annual Run in the New Year (RITNY) event on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at midnight at the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary. Formally known as the YMCA’s R.I.T.N.Y. run, this alternative New Year’s Eve event consists of a 5K race and 1 Mile Fun Run that serves to raise money and awareness for The Miracle League of the Triangle.

The 5K race starts at the Triangle Aquatic Center (TAC), loops around the nearby Miracle League Field, continues around Cary Towne Mall and completes at TAC. The 1 Mile Fun Run will start and finish at TAC and will also include the loop around Miracle League Field. The pre-registration entry fee for the 5K is $20 and race day entry fee is $25. The 1 Mile Fun Run does not have special pre-registration pricing and is $15. The top three winners in each division will receive certificates and all runners who pre-register will be guaranteed an official RITNY t-shirt.

“We are excited to host an alternative New Year’s Eve event for families and runners that will also bring awareness to The Miracle League of the Triangle,” said Tammi Dittmar, Executive Director of The Miracle League of the Triangle. “This is a fun way to raise money for our organization while actively ringing in the New Year.”

The flat and open course is designed to be accessible for runners of all abilities, and all age groups are encouraged to participate. Packet pick-up and registration will take place on Wednesday, December 30^th, from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Miracle League of the Triangle Field located at Adams Elementary School, 805 Cary Towne Blvd., Cary.  Race Day check-in will take place at the TAC with parking available at Cary Towne Mall.

For more information, please visit www.miracleleagueofthetriangle.com or contact race director Tony Withers via Tammy Dittmar at tdittmar@miracleleagueofthetriangle.com.