Run VK Pittsburgh is a 5K race held in Pittsburgh, PA on March 30, 2014 to benefit The V Foundation for Cancer Research. www.runvkpgh.com
OUR MISSION
The V Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to saving lives by helping to find a cure for cancer. The Foundation seeks to make a difference by generating broad-based support for cancer research and by creating an urgent awareness among all Americans of the importance of the war against cancer. The Foundation performs these dual roles through advocacy, education, fundraising, and philanthropy.
05/20/2015
Amazing organization!
It's . The V Foundation has awarded over $130 million to cancer research since 1993 and is proud to be rated a 4-Star Charity by Charity Navigator. Thank you to all of our supporters for your incredible contributions!
Looking at dates for Fall 2015 race! Will post new date spring/summer. Thanks for your support. "Don't Give Up, Don't Ever Give Up!"
04/07/2014
The dust (and snow) has settled and we have the OFFICIAL results from Miles of Smiles Timing Services. We had categories for male and female, 29 & under and 30 & over. The winner in each category won a prize! Happy to announce the overall winner, Leah Ahlin with a time of 18:21.9 and Kristopher Klein, the overall male winner, 19:06.2 both win a shoe fitting and pair of shoes worth up to $125 from Fleet Feet Sports. www.fleetfeetpittsburgh.com
Kayla Keddal topped the female 29 & under division and David Wigle came in first in the 30 & over division and won a gift bag that includes tickets and other goodies courtesy of the Pittsburgh Pirates. 2nd and 3rd place finishers will receive certificates. Thanks to our sponsors for their generous support of the Run VK PGH!
04/03/2014
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http://buckeyes.smugmug.com/Events/Runs/Jimmy-V-5K-Pittsburgh-March-30/
Jimmy V 5K, Pittsburgh, March 30, 2014 - Gary My interest in photography came from my father who spent 3 years in the early 1950's traveling across the country as a traveling secretary for his fraternity. As part of his job he was encouraged to see as much as he could. This website is dedicated to his memory. He took many slides that I still ha...
Results are posted! http://www.smileymiles.com/2014/RES14%20RUN%20V%205K%20OA.HTM
RUN V 5K http://www.smileymiles.com/2014/RES14%20RUN%20V%205K%20OA.HTM
03/30/2014
Results will be posted here:
http://www.smileymiles.com/2014Results.html
Miles of Smiles 2010 Race Results http://www.smileymiles.com/2014Results.html
03/29/2014
See you tomorrow! Please wear your race shirts and wrist bands!
Layer up as it might be a little chilly! We are SOLD OUT online and we THANK YOU for your support! We still will have room for race day registration but get there early! Opens at 7 a.m. and race starts at 9:00 a.m. "Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up!" -Jimmy V
www.runvkpgh.com
Run VK Pgh | 5k Run in Pittsburgh to Benefit the V Foundation for Cancer Research Date/Times: Sunday, March 30, 20147:00 a.m. – Registration & Runner Check-in 9:00 a.m. – Race/Walk beginsRegistration Fee:5K Run or Walk: $20 (through 2/16), $25 (starting 2/17), $30 (starting 3/15) $35 (race day) Includes t-shirt & finisher wristband. T-shirts and/or sizing is not guaranteed fo...
03/29/2014
Reminder packet pickup is Saturday March 29 from 10-2 at Integrated Fitness on Carson St., and also race morning starting at 7 a.m. but better to get it Saturday if possible!
03/28/2014
Well folks it's almost here! Run, walk, stroll....who cares? Help support cancer research! Register now: www.runvkpgh.com
03/27/2014
3 days until Race VK PGH! Are you registered? www.runvkpgh.com
03/26/2014
Weather is looking great for Sunday's Run VK PGH!! You can still register online www.runvkpgh.com
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03/23/2014
Register here: www.runvkpgh.com