PBA's ‘Summer’s End’ 5K in Portsmouth on Saturday

Raises money for scholarships for 2 PHS seniors

Posted 9/12/16

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Business Association (PBA) will host its fourth annual Summer’s End PBA 5K, with Peoples Credit Union as lead sponsor, this Saturday, Sept. 17.

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PBA's ‘Summer’s End’ 5K in Portsmouth on Saturday

Raises money for scholarships for 2 PHS seniors

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PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Business Association (PBA) will host its fourth annual Summer’s End PBA 5K, with Peoples Credit Union as lead sponsor, this Saturday, Sept. 17.

The race begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Common Fence Point Community Center, 933 Anthony Road.

The 5K is a run-or-walk event and raises money for the PBA’s annual scholarships that are awarded annually to two qualifying Portsmouth High School seniors. 

This is a mostly flat 5K course with scenic water views. Leashed pets and baby strollers are welcome.

Registration is $25 online at www.portsmouthbiz.com or $30 on race day. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. 

Medals and trophies will be awarded to age division winners and every participant is entered in a free raffle drawing for duffle bags, backpacks and a grand prize runners package valued at over $175.

The first 100 registered participants are guaranteed to receive a Sport-Tek running shirt.

For more information, contact John C. Farley at 401/264-6080 or jcarrollfarley@gmail.com.

Portsmouth Business Association, Portsmouth High School, Common Fence Point

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