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T-Con (Teresa Conti) Memorial 5K & 1 Mile Walk, 9th annual

All proceeds go to the Teresa Conti Memorial Scholarship Fund that awards monies to Tallmadge High School graduates pursuing higher education.

An off-road race through the scenic trails and grassy areas of the Goodyear Heights Metropark, located on Newton Street in Akron.  The course has been utilized by the Tallmadge HS Cross Country team and is the site of  District cross country races.

ABOUT TERESA:  Teresa (aka T-Con) was a Tallmadge High School senior, an energetic teenager, and avid runner before her death in a tragic automobile accident on May 26, 2002.  The T-Con Memorial 5K Run seeks to appropriately remember her character and honor her memory. 

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ABOUT TERESA CONTI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND: The scholarships are awarded annually to Tallmadge High School seniors planning to pursue higher education.  In nine years over $40,000 has been given to 60 THS students.

Saturday, July 16, 2011

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Race Day registration begins at 7:30 am. $20 registration fee for 5K run or 1 Mile Walk, includes T-shirt if available.

Signup online or print a form at website www.tcon5k.com

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