Jul 18, 2017 2 min read

Greene County Habitat for Humanity is holding registration for runners and walkers who want to participate in the 39th annual Rain Day Race July 29 in Waynesburg.

Registrations are currently being accepted for the 5K run and walk and one-mile Kids’ Fun Run. Proceeds from Rain Day Race benefit Greene County Habitat for Humanity.

Race applications are available at Habitat’s office, 32 S. Church St., Waynesburg, or online at the www.greenecountyhabitat.net.

Pre-registration for 5K runners and walkers is $15. The late registration fee will be $20 the day of the race. Pre-registration for the Kids’ Fun Run is $10 and $15 the day of the race. Those who register in advance will receive a shirt and promotional gift bag.

The race begins at the intersection of Porter and High streets in Waynesburg. The out and back course includes rolling hills and will have a volunteer-manned water stop at the halfway point.

Due to the race being on Rain Day this year, the schedule has bee moved up slightly. The Kids’ Fun Run begins at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K at 9 a.m.

Awards will be given in several categories: The top three overall male and female runners in the 5K; the top five overall male and female walkers in the 5K; and the top three male and female runners in each age group in the 5K and Kids’ Fun Run. All participants in Kids’ Fun Run will receive a finisher’s ribbon.

The age groups for the Kids’ Fun Run are 5 and under, ages 6-7, 8-9 and 10-12. The age groups for the 5K are 14 and under, ages 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 and older.

For more information about the race, call Greene County Habitat for Humanity at 724-852-2598 or email info@greenecountyhabitat.net.