News Release

NORTH MANCHESTER — Junior Achievement serving North Manchester is seeking runners, walkers, volunteers and sponsors for its annual JA 5k and Fun Run fundraiser, taking place on Saturday, July 29, at Warvel Park in North Manchester.

Gather up friends and family and join others for a race in the town of North Manchester all while supporting a great cause. The starting line begins by the Warvel Park, enjoying a lap through the Eel River Bridge, to the Historic Covered Bridge, with a loop running through Peabody Drive. You can walk, skip, dance, jog, sprint or run through the scenic course. It is bound to be a great time no matter how you do it.

 All money raised will remain in North Manchester to support Junior Achievement Programs in the Manchester Community Schools. Junior Achievement provides financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship to students.

Registration can be done online, or by visiting one of the following businesses in North Manchester for a paper application.

• Beacon Credit Union
• Crossroads Bank
• Neighborhood Fresh

For more information on how to become a participant in the 5k,/Fun Run, a sponsor, or volunteer, follow them on Facebook or Linkden or by contacting Beth Miller at (574) 551-4698 or [email protected]