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Midsummer 5K Run / Nordic Walk

  • Prospect Park 95 Prospect Park West Brooklyn, NY, 11215 United States (map)
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This is the 7th annual Finland Center Midsummer 5K run/Nordic Walk which is to be held on Sunday, June 17th, 2018, 9:00 AM, with start at Bartel Pritchards Lot at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY 

Nordic Pole walking is noncompetitive. Walkers will leave after runners. Instruction in proper use of poles at 8:30am by certified instructor from Hyva Nordic Walking. Nordic Walking Poles and Audio Receiver will be provided. Please bring a pair of headphones.

The race stats at 9:00 AM, the course will be a 5K loop of Prospect Park, arrive at Bartel Pritchards Lot for pre-race meeting beforehand at 8-8:30 am. Participants will receive: T-shirt; discount coupons from the Running Company. Ekavi Boutique will donate a $200 gift certificate as women’s First Prize. Men’s First Prize will be two custom shirts made with a special fitting at Woodies Clothing.

Later Event: August 8
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