WAYNESBORO – Registration is open to join “Team Salamander” for the Salamander Scramble 5K. The race is a fundraiser for Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, and held in conjunction with Waynesboro’s Firecracker 5K on Friday, July 4.
The lineup for the race begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Waynesboro Area Senior High School parking lot on Second Street. Youth participants aged 6-12 may also compete in the One Mile Fun Run at 7 a.m.
Runners or walkers at any level are invited to join Team Salamander by fundraising for Buttonwood.
“This year is our 18th annual Scramble,” said Jessica Watson, Buttonwood assistant director and event coordinator. “Our teams have included members of all ages ranging from elite runners to those who merely stroll the 5K course.”
The entry fee for the Firecracker 5K is covered for Scramblers, and new team members receive an eco-tech, made-in-the-USA team jersey. In addition, youth and adult team members will be entered in drawings for an array of prizes.
The top fundraiser prize, a deluxe badminton set, will be awarded to the Team Salamander member who raises the most funds for Buttonwood.
All team members receive special race day benefits like icy cool finish line towels, a VIP tent with food, beverages, along with a one-year membership to Buttonwood Nature Center/The Institute.
“And of course,” said Tracy Holliday, Buttonwood executive director, “our Scramblers have the good feeling of knowing that race proceeds support our mission and activities throughout the year.”
Event premier underwriters are Team Jersey Sponsor Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home and VIP Tent Sponsor Middletown Valley Bank. Added support is from Arlene Unger, ReMax/Results (icy cool finish line towels) and Potomac Leasing (grand prize sponsor).
Additional underwriting support provided in part by Today’s Horizon Fund contributors: The Nora Roberts Foundation; Marge Kiersz; APX Enclosures; Don Gibe and Nancy Erlanson; and the family of the late Carolyn Terry Eddy, with daughters Connie Fleagle & Kim Larkin.
Individuals may also sponsor the team members, and PayPal donations may be made through Buttonwood’s website.
For more information and to register online for the Salamander Scramble 5K, readers may visit www.buttonwoodnaturecenter.org. For more information, they may call 717-762-0373 or email to: [email protected].
