Strands to Host Inaugural Strands 5k in Corvallis on Oct. 24
Strands.com will host the inaugural edition of the Strands 5k in Corvallis on October 24th. The race will feature a community 5k, a children’s race, post-race party and a prize purse totaling $13,000. Supporting sponsors of the race include Emery & Sons Construction, Eufora, and Marrakesh Salon.
All race proceeds benefit Childhelp, an organization dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect. Childhelp’s mission is to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children through advocacy, prevention, treatment, and community outreach. Find more ways to get involved or information on how to donate directly through the Childhelp.org website.
Prize money is only available to U.S. Citizens and will be distributed as follows for the men’s and women’s open field:
- 1st place–$3,000
- 2nd place–$1,500
- 3rd place–$750
- 4th place–$600
- 5th place–$400
- 6th place–$250
The 5k race will begin at 9:00 a.m. PST on October 24. The children’s race will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by an awards ceremony and post-race party outside Strands headquarters at Central Park in Corvallis.
Online registration is $15.00 and race day registration is $20.00. For more information and a race registration link, visit the race website at Strands5k.com, call the race hotline at (541) 740-5306, or email us at strands5k@strands.com.
