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Register now for 2014 KidsPeace 5K Family Fun Mud Run

Plan to get dirty at the April 26 event in North Whitehall Township.

A love of running, obstacles and an abundance of mud will bring people together for the second annual KidsPeace 5K & 1-mile Family Fun Mud Run.

Registration is now open for the second annual event, planned for April 26 on our Orchard Hills Campus in North Whitehall Township. Visit www.kidspeace.org/mudrun to register start training for muddy fun. Gather friends a family, run solo or create a corporate challenge team.

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The race is held on the beautiful 250-acre KidsPeace Orchard Hills Campus, featuring scenic views, more than a dozen obstacles and lots and lots of mud! A race for all ages and abilities, the course features 5K and 1-mile obstacle courses as well as a free 100-yard dash for small children. Check out a YouTube video from this year’s event: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4kt5wzAGMHY

The 2013 race featured more than 500 participants, including corporate teams from Olympus, People First Credit Union and Lehigh Valley Hospital, as well as more than 50 friend/family teams. The 2014 race is expected to surpass 1,000 participants ready to get down and dirty for a great cause!

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The KidsPeace Family Fun Mud Run raises vital financial resources for the KidsPeace Children’s Fund, which supports the programs and services offered to the children, families and communities served by KidsPeace.

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