Final preparations for the inaugural Steve Snider “It’s A Beautiful Day” 5K to honor the late, former Greensburg Salem coach and educator are complete and the event is set for Memorial Day, May 29, at 8:30 a.m., in the City of Greensburg.
Media coverage is welcome.
Presented by the Greensburg YMCA, the race will start on Urania Ave., near Sunset Café and end at Offutt Field in Greensburg, taking participants through town. Walkers will partially continue their route on the 5-Star Trail, splitting at Huff Avenue, and finishing back on the Five Star Trail.
Race packet pick-up (and registration) will be held Sunday, May 28 from 4-8 p.m., at Offutt Field. Race day pick-up is from 7-8 a.m. The opening ceremony will be held at approximately 8:15 a.m., followed by the start at 8:30 a.m.
Overall and age group awards will be given. Cash prizes for top three male and female overall. There also will be awards presented to the top-three finishers in each age category in a ceremony after the race at Offutt Field. A kids’ race follows at 9:30 a.m. at the stadium.
Proceeds benefit the Steve Snider Memorial Scholarship fund for the Greensburg Salem School District, youth activities at the Greensburg YMCA, and the revitalization of the City of Greensburg playgrounds. The long-time, award-winning and beloved teacher and track/cross country coach passed away in February 2022, after a long battle with heart complications.
For any special photography or media request, please contact Ron Wahl at r.wahl@gbgymca.org or call at 724.834.0150, ext. 161.
