HealthPoint’s St. Patrick’s 4-Miler Run & Walk Set for March 17

Feb. 24, 2012 - PRLog -- Pawleys Island, SC – HealthPoint Center for Health and Fitness, a member of the Georgetown Hospital Family, announces the 13th Annual St. Patrick’s 4-Miler Run & walk event will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at the Pawleys Island facility.  

The course for the St. Patrick’s 4-Miler Run & Walk runs through the Litchfield Country Club. Events include a 4-mile race (begins at 8:15 a.m.), 4-mile walk (begins at 8:16 a.m.) and a family-favorite 1-mile “Chase the Leprechaun” Fitness Run & Walk (begins at 9:00 a.m.). Awards ceremony and refreshments will follow the finish of the 4-miler event. Awards will be given to the Top Overall Male and Female, Top Masters Overall Male and Female and Top 3 Male and Female Finishers in various age categories.

Run and Walk fees are $25 each per runner/walker for those who pre-register by March 1, 2012; $30 each per runner/walker March 2-12. Participation in the 1-Mile Fitness Run & Walk is free. Register at http://www.active.com, visit our website Event Calendar/ Special Events & Programs to download a copy of the official registration form or stop by HealthPoint Center for Health and Fitness to register during regular business hours. Also, race day registration will be available from 7:00-8:00 a.m.  For additional information, contact Race Director, David Nelson at 843.237.2205 or danelson@georgetownhospitalsystem.org.

Georgetown Hospital System is a private, not-for-profit entity.  The system consists of Georgetown Memorial Hospital, Waccamaw Community Hospital and several facilities throughout Horry and Georgetown Counties.  For more information about Georgetown Hospital System, please visit our website at www.GeorgetownHospitalSystem.org.