6th ANNUAL
LES 5K REVEL RUN
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Pavel Lempert, beloved community member, (2017)
Join us on October 6
for our annual LES 5K Revel Run!
The LES 5K Revel Run is a special opportunity to come together to remember and celebrate Pavel Lempert, a beloved member of the Lower East Side community who passed away in 2017. The 6th annual LES Revel Run is an opportunity to get outside, get some exercise, and to find community, while supporting our leaders of tomorrow.
Date
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Time
Race Starts: 9:00AM
Check-In: 8:00AM
Warm Up: 8:30AM
Location
John V. Lindsay East River Park Track
1234 East 6th St. NY, NY 10009
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All funds raised through this event will support paid internships for rising high school students at East Side Community High School to help them prepare for post-secondary success. This year, with your help, we will expand the program to engage even more young people in this enriching opportunity.
Thank you for sponsoring the Revel Run! Your support will be invested directly into University Settlement’s afterschool program so that together, we can provide paid internships for rising high school students.
Please click HERE to see the full list of sponsorship details and associated perks. If you’d like to pay via credit card, you can do so within the ticketing section of this webpage.
If you’d like to pay via check, please fill out the sponsorship form HERE and email it back to Ali Margolies at amargolies@universitysettlement.org
Creating a team means you get to run with your friends AND increase your impact! To create a team, gather at least 4 additional friends to register for the run. Then email us at revelrun@gmail.com with your team name and the names of your runners. You’ll also receive a shout out before the race begins and a certificate of impact.
The LES 5K Revel Run is our biggest fundraiser for University Settlement’s after school program. If you can’t attend but want to support this effort, your money will be invested directly into our partnership with students at East Side Community High School, to offer engaging internships that will support their growth as they look toward post-secondary success.
And if you’re not going to be in town with us that’s ok. You can still participate, and we’d love to have you! You can run, walk, skip or jump the 5k from wherever you are. To join us online, post a picture or video of you supporting this great cause on your social media platforms with the hashtag #LESRevelRun2024.
Virtual runners should not register but are welcome to donate using the form below:
Please make checks payable to University Settlement and include Revel Run 2024 in the memo line. Checks can be mailed to:
ATTN: Development
University Settlement
184 Eldridge Street
New York, NY 10002
To make a gift by wire or appreciated securities, or if you have any questions about this method of payment, contact Ali Margolies at amargolies@universitysettlement.org or (212) 453-0294.
What impact will my donation have?
Your support will be invested directly into providing paid internships for rising high school students at East Side Community High School that will prepare them for post-secondary success. To read more about the success of last year’s internship program, click HERE.
Can I volunteer for the LES 5K Revel Run?
There are many ways to support the LES 5K Revel Run. If you’re interested in volunteering, you can reach out to Diane Lempert at revelrun@gmail.com
What time should I arrive for the race?
Check In: 8:00am
Group Warm Up: 8:30am
Race starts: 9:00am
When will I get my bib?
Bibs and race memorabilia will be given out the day of the race, beginning at 8am, so please arrive in time to retrieve your packet and get settled.
When does registration close?
It doesn’t! You can register for the race the day of the event but please note that the registration fee may increase.
When does the early bird special end?
The early bird special ends Septmenber 6th. After this day, adult tickets will increase to $50 and youth tickets will increase to $30.
What if I need medical attention?
We will have a first aid kit on site.
Where is the starting line and the finish line?
The race will begin at East River Park (1234 East 6th St.) and ends at East Side Community High School Track (420 E.12th St.)
What should I wear?
Make sure to wear comfortable clothing that you can run in. As far as footwear goes, don your running sneakers.
Who should I reach out to if I have additional questions about the run?
If you have any questions we haven’t answered above, contact Diane Lempert at revelrun@gmail.com
If you have questions about your donation or want to learn more about University Settlement, please contact Ali Margolies at amargolies@universitysettlement.org
Will there be prizes?
Yes! Prizes will be awarded to the first three runners to complete the race.
WAIVER
To participate in the LES 5K Revel Run you must fill out the participant waiver and release of liability, assumption of risk and indemnity agreement. Children under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver.
Please download the waiver HERE, fill it out, and send your signed copy to revelrun@gmail.com.
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