Run4Sam

Run4Sam 24 results are now posted on pretzelcitysports .
Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all that came to run and walk with us!!!

There is a chance of rain on Sunday…..we will run rain or shine but may delay the start if there is a threat of storms.

The time to beat…..last year’s winning time…23:54.👍👍👍

Be There….8/18/24!

T-Shirts arrived*……Looks like we’re having a race!
See you Sunday!
*dog not included

We are proud and honored to make a contribution to Red Corner Benefit this year. They hold an amazing event each October with all proceeds going to fighting childhood cancer, one child at a time. Learn more about Piper and check out their FB page and website to find out more about their vital and compassionate mission.
You can help us to support organizations like Red Corner by walking or running with us….

More awesome raffle items….
Lots of gift cards for fine dinning and local grocery stores plus more!
Very cool baskets and original art by local artist
Be sure to load up on raffle tickets on race day. (cash, check or plastic works)
Your support helps us to “give back”
Be There…. 8/18/24

We are proud to also support the John Paul ll Center for Special Learning
that “ encourages children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to explore their purpose and reach for goals through unique special education and social programming”.
They may have a representative present on race day so please take a moment to stop by to speak with them and learn more about the important work that they do.

John Paul II Center Special Education for Children and Adults

One of the best and maybe most important thing that Run4Sam does annually is to donate to 3 local non profits that positively impact our community, (the others will be profiled in upcoming posts).

This year we have given $1,500.00 to Red Creek Wildlife Center.com

They “offer a second chance to distressed Pa wildlife through rescue and rehabilitation, public education, and by providing training for wildlife rehabilitators”.
Check out some of the amazing work they do….

Don’t forget that we have a Kids Fun Run every year that is always a highlight of the event. All kids get a really awesome swag bag with lots of goodies and everyone is a winner!
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Be there….. 8/18/24

Hey friends, looking forward to seeing some of you out at the Run4Sam on August 18th! It’s a great day, and we donate most of the proceeds to 3 amazing charities each year, and also assist in a project at Grings Mill trail, the pavilion, the kayak portages to name a few.
Hope to see you there!

Attention all runners and walkers! Deadline for pre- registration price break is 8/3/24.
This is a beautiful place to run and walk….mostly flat and shaded, follows the serene Tulpehocken Creek and there is lots of history along the course.

Print the app from our website .run4sam.net
Or register online Pretzel City Sports

Be sure to get a R4S T-shirt and save some cash….. pre-reg today!

Our food spread is always awesome on race day thanks to generous donations. Many thanks to Hoober Produce, Berks Fire and Water, Herrs Foods and 4 Seasons Produce again this year! We appreciate their kind support that allows us to hydrate and fuel our runners and walkers …. and kids!
Be there…. 8/18/24

We always have awesome gift baskets and unique items at our raffle table…. this year is no exception .
Back again is an original piece from Dave's Boards, an adorable, one of a kind, hand painted table from “Ain’t too Shabby”, and a runner’s basket with cool Run4Sam stuff.
More items to come, so make sure you load up on raffle tickets on race day and good luck!
Be there….. 8/18/24

We are welcoming back @ Daves Boards and the Koppenberg family as return sponsors this year. We’d love to have your name on our shirts!!
Message us if you want to support our mission of “giving back”

run4sam.net It is in honor and memory of Samuel Brooklyn Reed, a former Schuylkill Valley High School cross country runner whose life was taken September 1, 2007 by a hit and run, drunk driver while he was attending the University of Pittsburgh. Learn more about the race and the scholarship created in Sam’s n...

Run4Sam has always supported the Samuel Brooklyn Reed Scholarship at BCCF. This year there was a scoring tie between two very worthy candidates. Rather than having the reward divided, we covered the full amount of the second scholarship so both students received the full amount.
Congratulations to both Aiden Konetsky and Alexis Seymour!

This is just a part of what we do….. help us to continue our mission of “giving back” by joining us to run or walk at Run4Sam’24 on Sunday 8/18/24!

Preregister online @
www.pretzelcitysports.com

Or print the app @
www.run4sam.net

Be there!!

run4sam.net It is in honor and memory of Samuel Brooklyn Reed, a former Schuylkill Valley High School cross country runner whose life was taken September 1, 2007 by a hit and run, drunk driver while he was attending the University of Pittsburgh. Learn more about the race and the scholarship created in Sam’s n...

Run4Sam always has a table of awesome raffle items and gift baskets on race day.
We welcome donated baskets, gift certificates and/or promotional items for “give-aways”
It’s a great opportunity for your business to advertise your services and products.
Message us if you can contribute and help us to “give back”

We are so grateful for our generous sponsors so far this year.
Medtronic Inc., “A Friend”, Commonwealth Orthopaedic Assoc., Penn Pride, Penske Transpotation Solutions, Overhead Door of Reading, Dr. Boyd Wagner, and The Birkhead Family.
Their strong support allows us to plan and produce our fundraising event which enables us to “give back” to the community each year.

Run4Sam’24 race/walk apps are now available on our website at www.run4sam.net
or you can register online at www.pretzel city sports.com.

run4sam.net It is in honor and memory of Samuel Brooklyn Reed, a former Schuylkill Valley High School cross country runner whose life was taken September 1, 2007 by a hit and run, drunk driver while he was attending the University of Pittsburgh. Learn more about the race and the scholarship created in Sam’s n...

Run4Sam’23 race results are posted on Pretzel City Sports.

Weather looks perfect for this Sunday’s Run4Sam'23. This is a beautiful course along the Tulpehocken Creek!
We have the best team to get you registered Sunday morning and great volunteers to make sure you have an awesome, safe run or walk.
See you 8/20/23!!

We are set for our 15th annual race this Sunday for Run4Sam'23!
It couldn’t happen without the dedication of the amazing R4S committee and volunteers, our incredibly generous financial, food and raffle sponsors, the Gring’s Mill Park staff and of course, our participants.
Thanks to all for what you have contributed that allows us to continue our mission of “giving back” to the community.
Hope to see you this Sunday!

This year our raffle items are awesome!
Two baskets are valued at $350+
with Dan’s Restaurant and Salt Lounge gift certificates, community theatre tickets, cool stuff from Bon Jovi’s Soul Kitchen and so much more!!!
Plus, there are two original paintings from well known local artist, Deric Hettinger.
Load up with tickets on race day to score one of these.
Cash, check or swipe!
Thanks to all who donated and good luck to all!

Kid’s bags are done, t-shirts are here…. Looks like we’re having a race!!
Weather is great for Sunday too!!
Be there…..Run4Sam'23 on 8/20.
On site registration opens at 8 am!

We are very happy to donate $1,500 to Cafe Esperanza to support their good work and mission.
It’s a lovely little place with good food, some organic and veggie options too!
It’s a “pay what you can” for a meal. However, you can offer a generous payment and even pay it forward to buy breakfast or lunch for someone who can’t afford one. Kids often stop by for hot breakfasts before school!
We are paying for 150 meals!!
You can help us to continue to support amazing charities like this by running or walking with us on 8/20/23 at Run4Sam’23.

Apparently last evening, Channel 69 news did a story about the Grings Mill 5/10k race held yesterday (Sunday 8/6) but called the race Run4Sam.
I did notify the station via VM this morning.
Please know that our race, Run4Sam’23 is still being held Sunday 8/20/23 rain or shine!

We love our walkers and kids too!
Walkers course takes you across the Tulpehocken Creek on the historic mule bridge.
Kids have a cool run across the stone bridge and all runners get an awesome grab bag. Everyone is a winner!

You will definitely want to use your raffle tickets to win this one!
Gift certificates and cards from Judy’s Restaurant, Dicks Sporting Goods, and Kimberton, Weis, Redner’s and Giant Food Stores!

Cash, check or swipe for your tickets!
See you 8/20/23 @ Run4Sam’23

2 days before the prereg price break for R4S’23!!

www.run4sam.net
www.pretzelcitysports.com

run4sam.net It is in honor and memory of Samuel Brooklyn Reed, a former Schuylkill Valley High School cross country runner whose life was taken September 1, 2007 by a hit and run, drunk driver while he was attending the University of Pittsburgh. Learn more about the race and the scholarship created in Sam’s n...

Another raffle basket that could be yours…. Lots of cool running stuff and a $50 Dicks gift certificate.
Be sure to get lots of raffle tickets on race day 8/20/23 @ Run4Sam'23!