February 24, 2009
Media Contact: Jennifer Liskow (603) 897-8513
Event Registration Contact: Nina Harrold (603) 897-8624

RIVIER COLLEGE'S BIOLOGY CLUB TO HOST CHARITABLE 5K ROAD RACE/WALK

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5K RUN | 5K WALK  

NASHUA, NH-To celebrate Earth Day, Rivier College's Biology Club will host a 5K Charitable Road Race/Walk on the Rivier College campus on April 25 at 9 a.m. Proceeds will benefit the Beaver Brook Association in Hollis, N.H. and the Loon Preservation Committee.

Prizes will be awarded to runners in various categories, and walkers will be entered in a raffle. The course will begin and end at the Memorial hall Parking Lot at the intersection of Clement and South Main Streets, Nashua. Sponsors and environmental organizations will be on-site with educational displays.

This will be the fourth annual race. Last year's event raised more than $1,800 for local charitable organizations.

The Biology Club has sponsored a variety of activities to benefit environmental and animal rights groups, and has been participating in a highway clean-up project for the last several years. The Club encourages the study of biological sciences through lectures, field trips, and other scholarly pursuits. Students work to contribute to the growth of the institution and the community at large.

The race is open to the public, and will take place rain or shine. Advance registration fee for both runners and walkers is $10; the fee is $15 the day of the race. To register in advance, download a registration form. For more information, contact Nina Harrold at (603) 897-8624 or nharrold@rivier.edu.

For representatives from organizations setting up tables for the environmental fair, please have your table set up by 8 a.m. when registration opens. Runners and walkers can begin to check in at the registration table at 8 a.m. and the race will begin at 9 a.m.

Directions:

General directions to the Rivier campus can be found at www.rivier.edu/directions. Once you turn off the rotary onto the campus, drive straight until you come to an intersection. Memorial Hall will be on your right and Regina Library will be on your left. Turn right to park next to Memorial Hall.