Point Boro Rotary's Kevin Brue Melanoma Awareness Father's Day 5K

The 7th

Annual  5K and Fun Run hosted by the Point Pleasant

Boro Rotary Club will take place on June 14 at the Community Park on Bridge

Avenue. The fun run starts at 8:00 a.m. The 5K goes off at 8:30 a.m. on a flat

and fast course through the Bay Head Shores community.

The 5K

is named for Kevin A. Brue who lost a courageous battle with melanoma several

years ago. His father, John Brue Sr., is a Point Boro Rotarian and member of

the race committee.

Proceeds

from the event will go towards the club's efforts to help melanoma research and

to aid various charities and community-based organizations and groups.

OceanFirst

Bank, with branches in Point Pleasant and Point Pleasant Beach, is the prime

sponsor for the seventh year. Investors Bank is the platinum sponsor.

This

year's 5K will again feature electronic timing to expedite same day finish results.

T-shirts are guaranteed to pre- registered runners. Trophies will be awarded to

the top three overall male and female finishers in the 5K and first male and

female in the fun run. Awards in eight age groups will also be presented to

leading runners. There is also a trophy for the first father crossing the

finish line in the 5K.

Refreshments

for runners will be available before and after the race.

Early

registration, if completed by June 9, is $25 for the 5K and $30 after June 9. The

Fun Run fee is $15 up to and including race day registration. On June 13,

runners registered by June 9th can pick up race packets and enjoy some

complimentary refreshments at the Forte Restaurant, Bridge Avenue from 6:30

p.m. to 9 p.m.

Pre-registration

can be completed online by going to www.jerseyrunner.com or spectasport.com  

Registration

can also be done through the club website at www.ptbororotary.com/5krace.

For more

information e-mail 5krace@ptbororotary.com.