University of Massachusetts Amherst Opens Registration for 14th Annual 5K Dash and Dine

Amherst, MA – University of Massachusetts Dining Services invites the community to participate in their 14^th annual UMass 5K Dash & Dine on Saturday, April 26, at 11 a.m., with the goal to promote health and wellness at UMass Amherst while raising funds for the Amherst Survival Center (ASC).
 
UMass Dining’s focus is on quality ingredients and meals, customer service, student health and wellness, customization options and appreciation of global influences. Over the past 13 years, UMass Dining has raised over $50,000 that has been proudly donated to the Amherst Survival Center. It is with the help of all donors, runners and walkers of the UMass 5K Dash & Dine that this run can continue its legacy every year.
 
Schedule of events:
· 9 a.m. – Check-in at the Southwest Horseshoe
· 10 a.m. – Free Fun Run for children 8 years old and under
· 11 a.m. – Race begins
· 11:30 a.m. – Award ceremony
· Noon – Lunch in Berkshire Dining Commons 
 
The race fee is $15 for all Five-College students, $25 for UMass Amherst faculty and staff, and $30 for the general public. Children 8 years old and under are free to participate. The race fee includes registration, and a complimentary meal at the university’s award-winning dining facilities in the Berkshire Dining Commons.
 
Donations can be made and participants can register on the UMass 5K Dash & Dine website. Online registration will end April 24 at midnight. Walk-up registration will be available on race day.
 
“The UMass 5K Dash & Dine is an annual effort made to support the community in increasing awareness of personal wellness while addressing food security on and off campus,” said Ken Toong, Associate Vice Chancellor Auxiliary Enterprises, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. “Our goal is to create exciting initiatives that simultaneously support individuals’ personal wellness goals and help our neighbors in need. Our vision of success is built on being a true partner to the community, and working together to create meaningful and lasting impact.”
 
Along with media partners WWLP-TV and Rock 102, UMass Dining is thrilled to bring an incredible course to runners and walkers alike, while supporting the ASC food and nutrition programs.
 
Media is invited to attend. If interested, or for questions regarding the UMass 5K Dash & Dine, please contact Meghan Rothschild at Meghan@chikmedia.us or (413) 218-4994, or Melinda Rose at melindarose@umass.edu.
 
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UMass Dining is the largest collegiate dining program in America and is a recognized leader among college dining programs because of its focus on quality ingredients and meals, customer service, student health and wellness, customization options, an appreciation of global influences and modern eating trends, and creating community on campus. Their mission is to support and improve the student experience at UMass Amherst.