Fifth Annual Boxers’ Trail 5K Will Take Place in Strawberry Mansion This Weekend
Philadelphia – Runners and walkers will participate in the fifth annual Boxers’ Trail 5K on the scenic cliff paths of East Fairmount Park where legend says heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier trained. The race will conclude with a medal ceremony, followed by the 10th annual Strawberry Mansion Day community festival. As part of Strawberry Mansion Day, City and Commonwealth Officials will give brief remarks on the newly renovated Mander Recreation Center sprayground.
WHAT: Boxers’ Trail 5K and Strawberry Mansion Day
WHO: Kathryn Ott Lovell, Commissioner, Parks & Recreation
Council President Darrell Clarke, 5th District
Sheila Hess, City Representative, City of Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Representative Donna Bullock, 195th District
Pennsylvania Representative Vanessa Lowery Brown, 190th District
AJ Jordan, Vice President and Community Affairs Manager, Wells Fargo
Tonetta Graham, President, Strawberry Mansion CDC
Rick Ford, Vice President, Parks and Recreation Commission
WHERE: Mander Playground and Recreation Center, 2140 N 33rd Street
WHEN: Saturday, September 10, 2016
9:15am, Boxers’ Trail 5K Begins
10:30am, Medal Ceremony
12:30pm, Mander Sprayground Celebration
VISUALS: Drummers will perform for runners and walkers as they near the finish. Youth boxers from Parks and Recreation facilities will participate in a boxing clinic. PA Rep. Brown will present a citation to dedicate the Mander Sprayground.