Run 4 Rehab: Third Annual Event Coming May 11, 2013!
Start Training for GSU's Third Annual Run 4 Rehab!
The Run 4 Rehab is a 5k (3.1-mile) run/2 mile walk hosted by the Governors State University Physical Therapy Student Association (PTSA).
The Third Annual Run 4 Rehab will be held Saturday, May 11, 2013.
Run 4 Rehab Course
The course is entirely contained on the campus of Governors State University, in University Park, IL. It starts and finishes near the main entrance to the school building on the south side.
Please Note: Although there will be people directing traffic, this is NOT a closed course. Participants are expected to be aware of their surroundings and watch for any traffic that may be present.
Awards Awards will be presented to top overall males and females, as well as to the top three in each age group. Age groups are as follows:
- 1-15
- 16-25
- 26-35
- 36-45
- 46-55
- 56+
Post-race Party to Follow!
Run 4 Rehab Proceeds
Funds raised from the Run 4 Rehab will benefit the world of physical therapy in two ways: the PTSA and the Pittsburgh-Marquette Challenge.
The Miami-Marquette Challenge is a national competition between physical therapy schools to raise money. That money is then distributed as research grants to physical therapists around the country.
The PTSA is a student-run association at Governors State University. Its purpose is to familiarize and enhance the students with knowledge of and participation in professional organizations such as the American Physical Therapy Association, Illinois Physical Therapy Association, and other physical therapy-related special interest groups. It does this by developing and augmenting leadership skills, promoting service learning, and enhancing students’ and the public knowledge of the physical therapy profession and Governors State University’s physical therapy program.
If you choose to, there are several ways to show your support for this event.
The first is through participation; register online at www.active.com.
The second option is by sponsoring a runner. This allows a person who is unable to participate either because of physical or time limitations to support the PTSA and allow someone else the chance to participate. Persons can either choose who they want to sponsor or the PTSA will provide them with a participant.
Course Records:
Male: Joseph Lerner 17:05 (2012)
Female: Kristen Sulkas 22:22 (2012)
2012
Male Champion: Joseph Lerner
Female Champion: Kristen Sulkas
Link to Complete 2012 Race Results
2011
Male Champion: Joseph Lerner
Female Champion: Elizabeth Ernt
Contact us!
Please contact us at Run4Rehab@gmail.com if you have questions about participating in this year's event, or if you are interested in sponsoring either a participant or the event itself.
Or, visit our Facebook page: facebook.com/run4rehab
Current race directors:
- Andrew Jellema (third year Doctor of Physical Therapy student)
- Amy Flaherty (second year Doctor of Physical Therapy student)
