Contact: Kimberly Osborne (304) 766-3363 kosborne@wvstateu.edu
INSTITUTE, W.Va. – The fifth annual West Virginia State University (WVSU) Homecoming 5K Run/Walk will take place Saturday, Sept. 24, beginning at 9 a.m. on the plaza of the James C. Wilson University Union.
Register online at . The cost is $20 in advance of the race, and the first 100 registered participants will receive a t-shirt. Registration will also be available on the day of the event beginning at 8 a.m. Race day registration is $25.
The Run/Walk will feature the following age divisions; 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and over 60. The top three overall finishers, and top three finishers in each division, will receive an award.
Proceeds will benefit the WVSU Students Matter Most Fund, which assists students with financial need whose scholarships do not cover all of their college expenses.
The annual 5K Run/Walk is part of Homecoming activities at WVSU, which will run Sept 29-Oct. 1. For more information, and a complete schedule of Homecoming events, visit or call (304) 766-3387.
For more information about the 5K Run/Walk, contact WVSU Director of Athletics Nate Burton at (304) 204-4354 or .
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