The Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, a non-profit organization, will host the 5th Annual MAG Memorial 5k Fall Flash on Saturday, November 2, 2013. Why are the letters “MAG” at the beginning of this race name? Shortly before the inaugural running of this event in 2009, Melissa A. Glenn, then the director of the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, suddenly passed away.  The SVCC Board of Directors named this event in her honor and memory.

The course for this event is a popular one – it crosses the Susquehanna River via the Veterans Memorial Bridge (Rt. 462) between Lancaster & York County which is closed to vehicular traffic during the event.  Runners may enjoy the scenic course against the fall foliage of the river valley.  The Fall Flash begins in Wrightsville at 8:30 am and finishes against this autumn backdrop.  Pre-registration is available through the SVCC Visitors Center.  A discounted entry fee with shirt options is available through October 18.  After that date, T-shirts will be included with runner registrations while supplies last. Participants may also register on the day of the run beginning at 7:30 am at Wrightsville Elementary School (300 Chestnut St.)  Following the race, medals will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in eight age groups.  Door prizes donated by local businesses will complete the awards ceremony.  The Fall Flash is held rain or shine. Timing services are furnished by Ron Horn of Pretzel City Sports of Reading.   For more information or a registration form, visit www.PaRivertowns.com or call 717-684-5249.  Walkers are welcome.  Please, no pets or backpacks.

SOURCE: news release, Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce