First Annual Cutters 5K Run to Benefit CDC June 25 at Historic Bowman Field

The Williamsport Crosscutters, in partnership with the Children’s Development Center, will be holding the First Annual Cutters 5K Run, presented by the Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships, on Saturday, June 25 at Historic Bowman Field.
 
The race, through Williamsport’s West End, begins at 9 a.m.  The course has runners starting outside the ballpark entrance with the finish line on the field.
 
All proceeds from the event benefit the Children’s Development Center of Williamsport.  Since 1923, the CDC has been providing services to children with special needs from birth to 21 years of age.
 
CDC President Barry Rake stated, “This race is a heartwarming community endeavor that will benefit the children with special needs of our area that attend the Lycoming County Children’s Development Center.  The sponsors and participants will provide a beautiful example of unselfish love.”
 
Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place in seven male and female age categories.  In addition to the prize awards, the top male and female finisher will throw out ceremonial first pitches at the Williamsport Crosscutters game that evening.  Prizes will also be awarded to the top three male and female walkers.
 
“We are proud to partner with the CDC on this event and look forward to it becoming a tradition for years to come.  We hope to make this one of the area’s best 5K runs”, said Cutters Vice-President of Marketing Gabe Sinicropi.  “BOOMER! has already started his training routine and can’t wait for race day.”
 
Registration is $15 in advance and $20 on race day.  All participants receive a race t-shirt (while supplies last), and a ticket to the June 25th Crosscutters vs. Batavia MuckDogs game at 7:05 p.m.  Registration forms and more information are available online at crosscutters.com, at the Crosscutters offices at Bowman Field or the CDC offices located at 625 W. Edwin St.   Sponsorships of the event are also still available.  
 
The Crosscutters open their 2011 season on June 17 hosting the rival State College Spikes at 7:05 p.m.  Opening Night and single game tickets go on sale May 23.