Run AWAY 5K Trail Run

On Sunday, April 2, 2017, celebrate the harmony of industry and nature by participating in the Second Annual Run AWAY 5K Trail Run/Walk and help bring awareness to recycling and solid waste issues. Held at the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County’s Greenway Trail System, 6751 N. Jog Road in West Palm Beach, this 3.1 mile course will take runners AWAY through cabbage palms, cypress hammocks, marshes and lush pine flat woods, with glimpses of Grassy Waters Preserve and the Renewable Energy Park. (www.SWA.org/Trails)

Registration fees are:
• Early Bird - $25, from Oct. 1, 2016 - March 18, 2017
• Procrastinator’s Registration - $35, from March 19, 2017 - April 1, 2017
• Race Day Registration - $35
• School Group (4 or more) - $20
• Children 12 and under - $15

All participants in the 5K Trail Run/Walk will receive a medal. Race shirts are guaranteed for the first 200 registrants. Awards will be given to the best times for male and female runners in various age categories. A prize will be given for best race costume made from recycled or reused materials!

Proceeds from this family-friendly 5K Trail Run/Walk will benefit the nonprofit Resource Depot (www.resourcedepot.net/) and their efforts to keep reusable resources out of the landfill and put them back in the hands of those who need them in our community.

Immediately following the Run AWAY 5K Trail Run/Walk, all are welcome to celebrate at the free SWA Soiree! The SWA Soiree (www.SWA.org/Soiree) will feature earth-friendly vendors, educational activities, food trucks and entertainment. Guided nature walks on the SWA Greenway Trail System and tours of the Renewable Energy Park will also be available.

Here is some publicity materials for the Trail Run.