Massillon Tiger Trot 5k Run/Walk

The Massillon Family YMCA is proud to announce the second annual Massillon Tiger Trot 5k will be held on April 3, 2010. The 5k will start at 9:00am beginning at the Massillon Family YMCA at 131 Tremont Ave SE in Massillon, Ohio.

The Massillon Tiger Trot 5k follows a long history of running in the Massillon area. The Ralph Graves 5k was a very popular northeastern Ohio event in the 1970’s as was the Sheriff’s Race 10 Miler from the Massillon YMCA to the Downtown Canton YMCA. All proceeds from this event will benefit the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign which helps children, families, and individuals in Western Stark County.

Registration is available online at www.ohiochallengeseries.com. Registration is also available in person at the Massillon Family YMCA or Towpath Trail YMCA. The cost for the race is $20, or just $15 for children 13 and under. YMCA member discounts are available. The Massillon Tiger Trot is part of the Subway Challenge Series. All runners will be ChampionChip timed with computer chips on their shoes. Results will be available online race day.

Awards will be presented to the top 3 males overall, top 3 females overall, and the top 3 males and females in each age group: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & up.

For more information, contact the Massillon Family YMCA at 330-837-5116 or visit the YMCA website, www.WestStarkYMCA.org, or Ohio Challenge Series website listed above.