Be Kind 5k and 1 Mile Run

Kin Wellness and Support Center 501(c)(3), which provides free care to the cancer community of Bucks County, is thrilled to announce the details for the Third Annual Be Kind 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run in association with the Bucks 5k Series.  This year’s race will take place at Holicong Park and will feature a new route that will begin in the park, head down Holicong Rd. to Upper Mountain Rd., turn around and end back in the middle of the park.  The event welcomes and encourages people of all levels and abilities to participate and to run or walk to honor, celebrate, and inspire those who have battled, or are battling, cancer.   Last year nearly 600 attended.  This year the organizers expect even more people and are seeking event sponsors to support this high-profile event.

Last year the Be Kind event raised over $30,000 for Kin Wellness and Support Center.  This event prides itself on catering to both serious runners and those who prefer to walk the course.  The day will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a family friendly 1-mile fun run, then at 10:00 a.m. the 5k will begin with runners and joggers positioned toward the front, and walkers in the back.  This year’s Title Sponsor is LBK Design Build.  There are more than 10 sponsorship spots still available, details at www.welcometokin.org

Keith Fenimore, Executive Director of Kin shares, “Kin joined the 5k Series with the Be Kind Event to promote wellness and community camaraderie while helping the local Bucks County cancer community.  100% of the sponsorships and registration fees for the event will benefit Kin Wellness and Support Center.  We are honored to be able to provide our community with this special event again this year!”

We are so happy this year to have a local survivor and thriver, Chris Baccash as our official race ambassador.  Chris is a Doylestown resident who is a member of the acclaimed Bikeworks Team. Chris will launch our 1-Mile Fun Run, he’ll be the pace bike for the 5k and hand out awards to our winners!  We are honored to have Chris affiliated with our race. Chris is a beacon of positivity and encapsulates the persona we are striving for at our Be Kind event!

Nick Kornea, CEO/President LBK Design Build and the Title Sponsor of the event for the third year states, "Watching the race grow over the last three years has been incredible, as more people come out to support Kin and their work. It's been a privilege to not only be a part of the event, but also to be able to help support the work that Kin does for those within our community by providing comfort and care in a time of need."

Sponsorships are now available.  Those interested to become a sponsor and join LBK Design Build, Fox Chase Buckingham, McCaffreys’ Food Markets, TFW Doylestown, Jarrett Vaughan Builders, UPS Buckingham, Archetype Advisors and Thompson Detail should contact Keith Fenimore at keith@welcometokin.org.

Those interested in participating as a runner or walker can easily sign-up at:  www.welcometokin.org/be-kind-5k  *Early registrants are guaranteed a race shirt.

The beautiful new course has been re-imagined and will feature amazing landscapes; with a start in the park and then a turn down Holicong Rd. along farms and expansive open spaces.  The participants will make a turn on Upper Mountain Rd., turn-around and head back to the finish line in the middle of the Park.

Participations can expect entertainment, free bagels, water, smoothies, cookies and bananas.