Join us for the 1st Annual CPC Pier House 5K road race on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, 2009. All ages are welcome to participate in this 5K race which begins and ends at the "Great Lawn" on Ocean Avenue. Kids' races will also take place on the Great Lawn with various distances for children ages 1 to 12. Race time is 8:30 a.m. for this scenic beachfront course.

CLICK HERE FOR THE RUNNER'S REGISTRATION FORM

Coordinated by the Jersey Shore Running Club, proceeds from this event will benefit CPC Behavioral Healthcare which provides behavioral health and education services to over 6,500 people each year  regardless of their ability to pay. CPC is a lifeline to the community -- children, adolescents, men and women -- with services that promote wellness, recovery and productive lives. "We are excited and proud to be a part of an event that couples physical wellness with our mission of mental wellness," noted CPC President & CEO John Mans.

The CPC Pier Village 5K is the final race in the Jersey Shore Grand Prix which includes the Spring Lake Five Mile Run, the George Sheehan Classic, the Belmar Five Mile Run, the Asbury Park 5K. All registration and shirt pickup on raceday, Sept. 7, will take place on the Great Lawn of Long Branch.

Immediately following the road race, runners will assemble at the Great Lawn in Long Branch for a culmination of festivities including music, prizes, and refreshments for all the participants. All runners will receive T-shirts and goodie bags. Musical entertainment will be provided by Quincy Mumford on guitar and Cara Salimando on piano (10:15 a.m. under the tent by the DJ stand).

"Pier House believes deeply in building strong community relationships that help the children, teens, adults and families of our community," said co-race founder Tim McLoone, whose restaurant initiated the revitalization at Pier Village.

Pre-registration is $22 per runner; $25 from 9/1 thru 9/6, $28 on raceday 9/7. Pre-registration for children is $5 or $10 after 8/1 and on race day. Registration will be available with the Jersey Shore Running Club http://pierhouse5k.jsrc.org. To sponsor a runner, visit CPC's Friend Raising Friends website at www.cpcpierhouse5k.kintera.org. For more information, call CPC's Development Office at 732-935-2222. CLICK HERE FOR THE SPONSORSHIP FORM.

The Great Lawn at the Ocean Promenade in Long Branch is just a few yards north of Pier Village. It is located between the Ocean Place Resort & Spa and Rooney's Crab House.

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