UMass Dining To Host 12th Annual 5K Dash And Dine On April 22 To Benefit Amherst Survival Center
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University of Massachusetts Dining Services will host its 12th annual UMass 5K Dash and Dine on campus Saturday, April 22, at 9 a.m. The goal of the event is to promote health and wellness at the university while raising funds for Amherst Survival Center (ASC). To date, UMass Dining has raised more than $57,000 for ASC.
The 5K features a USA Track and Field-certified course for runners, walkers and participants in wheelchairs. After the race, all are welcome to have a free lunch courtesy of the top-ranked campus food program in the country at either the Hampshire or Berkshire dining commons.
“This event is such a perfect fundraiser for the Center,” says Amherst Survival Center Executive Director Lev Ben-Ezra. “It is all about community, everyone pitching in and world-class cooking. A huge thank you to everyone who makes it possible and comes out to join.”
“It’s fantastic to see the UMass community come together for such a great cause,” says Ken Toong, executive director of Auxiliary Enterprises at UMass Amherst. “We’re big believers in building community through food and promoting health and wellness, and this event is a shining example of this.”
The race fee is $10 for all UMass and Five College students, $20 for UMass Amherst faculty and staff, and $25 for the general public and includes registration, a T-shirt and a complimentary lunch. Children 8 years and under may participate for free at the annual fun run at 10 a.m.
Online registration ends at midnight on April 19; walk-up registration is available on race day.
To register, view the day’s schedule or make a donation, please visit www.RunUMass.com.