Burke Rehabilitation Hospital recently announced the return of its Heels & Wheels 5K Race & Fun Run to its White Plains campus Sunday, May 1. The event takes place rain or shine and is open to walkers, runners, hand cyclists and wheelchair athletes of all ability levels.
The race begins and ends on Burke”™s 61-acre campus at 785 Mamaroneck Ave. and features a 5K race for adults and a fun run for children ages 4 to 9 as well as inclusive activities for wheelchair athletes.
Burke”™s Director of Development Elizabeth Walsh, said.,“”¦At Burke, we encourage people of all abilities to reach their potential and live full and meaningful lives. Heels & Wheels provides an opportunity to meet new people and see Burke”™s mission in action while enjoying the beauty of the campus in the spring.”
Registration for the 5K is $25 for adults, $10 for youth runners under 14, and free for children 4 and under. These discounted rates are available to those who register prior to April 28. Online registration can be completed at https://raceroster.com/events/2022/56823/heels-and-wheels. Registration packets can be picked up beginning at 9 a.m. on the day of the event. The 5K starts at 9:45 a.m. Kids Fun Run registration begins at 9 a.m., with the run commencing at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments will be available at the finish line.
Heels & Wheels is open to the public, and community members are encouraged to attend and cheer on the athletes. Volunteers are also needed to help in areas such as registration and water stations and to act as traffic guides.
Proceeds from Heels & Wheels benefit Burke Rehabilitation”™s Adaptive Sports and Fitness programs.
