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WHAT: Established in 1977, the Radnor Run is a cherished tradition for local runners and community alike. This year, the event is hosted in partnership with Penn Medicine and more than 600 Pennsylvanians will lace up for the iconic 47th annual race this weekend with a fundraising goal of $110,000. Participants will complete a timed and certified 5-mile race on a challenging course through the beautiful backroads of Wayne, PA; or a 1-Mile Run in which all finishers receive a medal.   The event also includes an untimed 2-Mile Trail Walk for adults and youths of all ages on the scenic and stroller/wheelchair accessible Radnor Trail (many participants will run the 5- or 1-Mile race and then join friends and family on the Trail Walk). Registrants can also opt to participate virtually in their own neighborhoods.    Over the past five years, the Radnor Run has made significant strides in promoting lung health, raising an impressive $477,224. With community support, organizers hope to add another $110,000 to this total during this weekend’s event, continuing the tradition of making a meaningful impact in defeating lung disease while providing a competitive environment for dedicated runners and an inclusive and fun atmosphere for all.  WHERE: Radnor Township Municipal Building & Grounds. 301 Iven Avenue, Radnor Run, PA  WHEN: Sunday, October 27, 2024  6:15 AM   Shuttle buses start loading from Radnor Financial Center parking lot to Township    Building.  6:25 AM   First Bus departs from Radnor Financial Center to Township Building.  7:00 AM  Race Day Registration opens at Radnor Township Building. Start Line festivities/Sponsor & Vendor tables are open  7:55 AM    Last Shuttle departs parking lot for Start Line  8:00 AM   Race Day Registration closes  8:10 AM  Warmup and opening ceremony begins  8:30 AM   5-Mile Race Start  8:35 AM   1-Mile Fun Run  8:45 AM   2-Mile Trail Walk Start  10:00 AM (approximate) Award Ceremony   WHO: Hundreds of serious runners, novice runners and families looking to help raise awareness and funds for lung health while enjoy the day on beautiful trails along with:  Hersh Sagreiya, MD, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Radnor Township resident, first time Radnor Run participant and recipient of a $200,000 American Lung Association 2023-2025 COVID-19 Respiratory Virus Research Award to provide opening remarks.  Team Miguel Memorial – In their 7th year participating GSK has been coming together with a 25-plus member team running in memory of Miguel, a caring father, husband and friend who lost his battle with an aggressive form of lung cancer in November 2017. In his memory, Team Miguel Memorial has cumulatively raised over $24,000. Suzanne Armor, wife of Miguel is available for advance and onsite interviews.   HOW: For online registration, visit www.RadnorRun.com. Registration fees are: $47 for 5-Mile Race, $25 for 2-Mile Trail Walk, and $25 for the 1-Mile Run. Registration also available onsite. All registered participants are encouraged to follow the Facebook page for event updates  WHY: Participation and donations also support local advocacy and education for clean air, tobacco use including vaping, COVID-19, COPD, lung cancer and asthma. Money raised through the Radnor Run supports the mission of the American Lung Association including lung disease research as well as local advocacy and education for clean air, tobacco use including vaping, COVID-19, COPD, lung cancer and asthma.   Last year, the Lung Association funded $13.6 million for 129 projects to advance today’s science to end lung disease tomorrow, including a $200,000 COVID-19 Respiratory Virus Research Award to Radnor Township resident and 2024 Radnor Run participant, Hersh Sagreiya, MD from Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. Over the past five years the Lung Association has awarded $1,625,000 to local lung disease research at Temple Lung Center, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, University of Pennsylvania and The Wistar Institute.  SPONSORS: The Presenting Sponsor is Penn Medicine and Community Wellness Sponsors include DLL, Link Logistics, Brandywine Realty Trust, and Bag Check Sponsor Good Shepherd Penn Partners  BEST PHOTO OPPS: 6:30 a.m. race day registration; 8:30 a.m. 5-Mile Race Start; 8:35 a.m. 1-Mile Fun Run Start; 8:45 a.m. Trail Walk Start.  MEDIA: Parking spots will be available for media at township building but must arrive by 7:30 a.m. for bus transportation and bus departures not available till 8:45 a.m. To schedule an advanced interview, contact Val Gleason at 302-275-2277.    NOTE TO MEDIA: Media are invited and welcome to attend. There will be opportunities to film, photograph and interview event participants as well as Lung Association experts. IMPORTANT FOR EVENT DAY: Entrance/exit road is closed from 7:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. with no thoroughfare, please plan accordingly.