Run with the monks of Conception Abbey at Abbey Trails 2017
Abbey Trails 2017 5K Run/2 Mile Walk to be held May 6
Conception, Mo – Run with the monks of Conception Abbey at the 22nd Annual Abbey Trails 5K Run/2-Mile Walk & Health Fair on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. at Conception Abbey and Conception Seminary College, Conception, Mo. Find out more on our Facebook page at http://bit.ly/facebook_abbeytrails.
Abbot Benedict will begin the 5K race that takes runners out and back on a scenic paved road around Conception Abbey. Participants in the 2-Mile Walk will estimate their time of completion of the course winding through the beautiful Abbey grounds. Chip timing is provided for both the run and walk by Morgan Sports.
John Coffey, the voice of the Northwest Bearcats and KXCV-KRNW radio will once again serve as M.C. at the awards ceremony and Health Fair. The Health Fair will include area vendors that provide services and products related to lifelong health and wellness.
Entry fee for individual early registration is $20 and will end on Friday, April 21. Registration after that date will be $30 per person. Registration fees include a free t-shirt and brunch after the race. Brunch for non-participants will cost $5. You can register online at https://www.conceptionabbey.org/monastery/abbeytrails/. Race day registration and packets will be available at the Welcome Center from 7:30-8:45 a.m. the day of the race.
New this year is a Corporate Challenge open to all area businesses and organizations. Gather your coworkers and compete for the three traveling trophies for most participants from one business, fastest average time in the 5K Run, and closest average time in the 2-Mile Walk.
Individual awards are given for first and second place, male and female, in each age group. The top overall male and female finishers will also receive awards in the 5K Run, and each participant is eligible for the various door prizes, which include gift certificates to local businesses and restaurants.
For more information, contact Trish Wiederholt at (660) 944-2958 or by email at communications@conception.edu. For information concerning overnight accommodations, contact the Abbey Guest Center at (660) 944-2809.
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