PACE Race Partners with Pig Run to Raise Money to Fight Prostate Cancer

Columbus part of a national series of races to raise awareness for prostate cancer

(COLUMBUS, OH) - The 2005 Columbus PACE Race has partnered with the Finish Line world Famous Pig Run to help fight prostate cancer. On July 22 at 7 p.m., hundreds of people will run or walk the 5K, starting at High and Main and finishing near the Jazz and Ribs Fest stage. Proceeds from the 5K run/walk and the 1-mile family walk will be used to raise awareness and provide screenings to fight prostate cancer on a local and national level.

"We're honored to be chosen as one of 15 cities in the country to host a PACE Race," said Mike Collins, Columbus PACE Race Director. "The festive environment that weekend will attract hundreds of people, enabling us to communicate the importance of prostate cancer screenings to a large audience.

The PACE Race Series mission is to ultimately eliminate prostate cancer by raising awareness and financial support for national research and local screening and treatment. Other race locations in the Midwest include Minneapolis and St. Louis. For a complete listing of races or more information on the national series, visit www.pacerace.org.

Pre-race entry fees are $20 for the 5K and $10 for the 1-mile family walk. Race day fees will be $25 for the 5K and $15 for the walk. For more information, or to register, log onto www.pacerace.org. Race day registration will be available at California Fitness (downtown on the corner of State and High) from 5:30-6:45 p.m.

After the race, participants can peruse the PAX 51 Health & Fitness Fair and pick up important information. In addition, a Survivor's Recognition Reception will be held in the Cultural Arts Center from 7:30-9 p.m. that everyone is welcome to attend.

The Finish Line World Famous Pig Run and PACE Race will be produced by Promotions One, Inc. and Ultra-Fit USA on July 22 at 7 p.m. The Columbus PACE Race is presented by the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute at The Ohio State University and is supported by PAX 51, Nationwide Insurance, Germain Lexus, and Team Fishel. For more information, visit www.pacerace.org or call 614-299-8704.