April 1, 2016

Running club hosts 5K for charity


The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Running Club is hosting a 5K at 4 p.m. April 24 on City Campus to benefit Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach.

This event is open to the public. Pre-registration is due April 10 for a guaranteed T-shirt. Registration will be available on the day of the race. Cost is $15.

Registration and number pickup will start at 3:15 p.m. in front of the Nebraska Union. The run will begin in front of Andrews Hall.

Runners will be entered into a raffle drawing, including two Lincoln Running Company gift certificates.

The UNL Running Club is a registered student organization that focuses on helping students to form lasting relationships and gain connections with other students and universities through social runs and events, as well as competitions. The club reaches out every year to a charity of its choice to honor and raise funds for through a 5K fun run.

This is the third annual run for Matt Talbot Kitchen in Lincoln. The goals of Matt Talbot are to serve the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of Lincoln’s working poor and homeless through outreach, advocacy, education and the provision of food and shelter. Proceeds will benefit Matt Talbot directly.

To pre-register online, click here.

5k for Charity