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Costumes optional at 'Be a super hero for Alzheimer's' run and health walk on A.C. boardwalk

The Current of Galloway Township - 1/17/2017

Runners and walkers are encouraged to put on a super hero cape and raise money for a good cause at the seventh annual Seashore Gardens 5K Run & Health Walk Sunday, April 30 on the Atlantic City boardwalk at Tropicana Casino & Resort.

Proceeds fund Alzheimer's outreach services at Seashore Gardens Living Center, an independent nonprofit home for the aged in Galloway.

The race begins 9 a.m. Refreshments will be provided after the race, and an awards ceremony will be held 9:45 a.m.Diane Mitchell from WAYV's "Mike & Diane Show" will be master of ceremonies.

Parking is free 7 a.m.-noon at the Tropicana Havana Tower parking garage, according to a press release.

Organizers encourage participants to run or walk in a super hero costume and "Be a super hero for Alzheimer's." Costumes are optional. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume, best family or group costume and best children's costume.

Cash prizes also will be awarded for the top finishers. The top three male and female winners in their age group, overall winners excluded, will receive a medal. The age groups are 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over.

There also will be an award for the largest team and the largest fundraising team. Wheelchair participants are welcome.

Advance registration is available through Friday, April 28. Cost is $30 and includes a performance T-shirt. Race-day registration is $40 and begins 7:15 a.m.; T-shirt is not included.

The 5K will be run on a certified course starting and ending at Tropicana Casino & Resort; the health walk is a nontimed version of the same route.

Body Architects will warm up the athletes with music and giveaways from 95.1 WAYV and other prizes. AtlantiCare and Tropicana Casino & Resort are sponsors.

Register at seashoregardensrun.org. For information on the race or sponsorship call Sharon D'Angio at 609-748-4614 or email dangios@seashoregardens.org.