Panther Pounce 10K/5K

PNCThe Purdue University North Central 11th Annual Panther Pounce 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run will be Sat. Nov. 8, at the PNC Westville campus.

Race-day registration and packet pick-up will begin that morning in the Library-Student-Faculty Building at 7:30 a.m. A One-Mile Fun Run for those ages 10 and younger will begin at 8:40 a.m.

The 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run will begin at 9 a.m. Please note that this is a cross-country styled course with mixed terrain. Spikes are not recommended. Splits will be given at the first and second mile markers. Water will be available at 1.5 miles.

An awards ceremony for the 5K run will begin at 10 a.m. the with the 10K awards presented upon completion of the race. Medallions will be awarded to the top three male and female winners in each age group. Trophies will also be awarded to the top male and female in the Overall and Masters divisions. All runner ages 10 and younger will receive a ribbon.

Registration is $20 for those who register by Oct. 31. These registrants will also receive an event T-shirt. Race-day registration is $25. T-shirts will be available on first come first serve basis, quantities are limited.

Registration for Purdue North Central students, staff, faculty and alumni is $10 when presenting a valid PNC ID. A discounted rate of $15 each will apply for groups of five or more and families of three or more who pre-register together. There will be a $1 discount to members of the Calumet Region Striders.

Online registration for is available at http://www.pncathletics.com/f/Panther_Pounce.php

Refreshments will be provided.

Further information about the race can be obtained by contacting Race Director Tom Albano at 219-785-5273, or talbano@pnc.edu.