SUNY Canton 5K Run/Walk Challenge May 9

CANTON, NY (05/01/2013)(readMedia)-- SUNY Canton will be holding its third annual 5K Run/Walk Challenge at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 9.

The College invites members of the community to take part in the event, which will be held at the campus' Edson A. Martin Athletic fields adjacent to the Convocation, Athletic and Recreation Center (CARC), nicknamed Roos House. The event is free, and the first 25 entries will receive a t-shirt. Preregistration can be found online at http://www.canton.edu/challenge/.

"This event is part of an overall wellness initiative for our students," said Interim President Carli C. Schiffner. "We have introduced healthier dining options, offer exercise classes at the CARC and are moving toward a completely tobacco-free campus next year."

For more information about the event, contact Farren Davis at 386-7958 or davisf@canton.edu.

SUNY Canton offers a variety of career-driven bachelor's degrees in addition to its associate and certificate programs. In the past year, the College added two new bachelor's degrees and expanded its facilities with a new athletic center, nicknamed Roos House, and the Grasse River Suites Residence Hall. The College's faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to their academic credentials. SUNY Canton OnLine offers flexible and convenient online courses and programs. The College's 14 athletic teams compete as provisional members of the NCAA Division III as well as the USCAA.

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