Fourth Annual Run For Rio

Michael Oppenheimer

8 years ago

Elementary School Benefit Race Runs At Seacliff State Beach

The Rio del Mar Parent Alliance, a non-profit organization of volunteer parents and community members supporting Rio del Mar Elementary, announced the Fourth annual Run for Rio on Sunday, October 2 at Seacliff State Beach, Aptos. The run is a fun community event open to all — promoting good health while providing needed funds to Rio del Mar Elementary.

The race will start at the group pavilion across from the Cement Boat. Registration starts at 7:30 am and the 5k run begins at 8:30 am, rain or shine. The early registration fee is $30 for all participants; family rates for 5 are $120. Day of event registration is $35. Runners and community members are invited to return to the starting area for a pancake breakfast and raffle. All fitness levels are welcome. Run for Rio is designed for the whole family to enjoy.

“The mission of the Rio Del Mar Parent Alliance is to enrich the educational experience of our students through community events as well as raising funds for critical programs while also promoting health and well being for our school community.” said Necole Greer, President of the Rio del Mar Parent Alliance, “This fundraising event raises needed funds to continue enhance our students and provide support to our teachers and curriculum.”

One hundred percent of proceeds from the run will directly benefit Rio del Mar students by funding many vital programs, including Professional development for math, technology improvements, science and arts programs and much more.

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Fourth Annual Run For Rio
Seacliff State Park, Sunday, October 2

5k starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Cement Boat. The course will run along the beach, on the road in the state park, down Beach Drive, and returning to the Cement Boat to the finish line.

Pancake Breakfast starts at 9:30.

5K Cost: $30.00 – individual; $120.00 – groups of 5. Day of event registration is $35. T-shirts guaranteed for the first 250 participants

Thank you to our platinum sponsors: Deluxe Foods of Aptos, and Ctrlkey. Gold sponsors: Ship Smart, Sequoia Wealth Advisors in Seascape Village, and Central Coast Dental. Silver sponsors: Seascape Fitness & Physical Therapy, Nordic Naturals, Karrie Franks Designs, and Frank DeBernardo with The Brokerage.

Learn more about the Rio del Mar Parent Alliance at www.riodelmar.pvusd.net/PA.html or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RiodelMarParentAlliance