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Rosemont Cross Country Team to Hold 2-Mile Race Fundraiser

The race is at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 1.

The cross country team, in its second year, is holding a race fundraiser this weekend for much-needed gear and travel expenses.

The race will be at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 1 at Valley Forge Memorial Gardens, which is located at 352 S. Gulph Road in King of Prussia. Runners are asked to arrive at 8:30 a.m.

Head Coach Patrick Hager said this is the first time they've done a a race event to raise money for the team. In the past, they did a buffet dinner fundraiser, he said.

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Proceeds will go to buy the team uniforms, shoes and watches, as well as travel expenses.

Entry is $20, though Hager said they would accept lesser entry donations.

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"We're really, really excited about it," Hager said. "Hopefully it's something we can keep doing."

For more information or to register, contact Hager at phager@rosemont.edu or at 717-512-2882. They will also accept day-of race registrations.


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