Run for the Nuns 5K Run/Walk in Memory of Sister Mary Joseph on September 19

The first annual “Run for the Nuns” 5K Run/Walk will be held September 19th in memory of Sister Mary Joseph. This run will be for Sister Mary Joseph and in support of the Carmelite Nuns of Salt Lake City, where Sister served as the Extern Sister for 46 years and became one of the most recognizable nuns in Utah, primarily through her work promoting the Carmelite Fair.

The race will be held the morning of the Carmelite Fair beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Cottonwood Elementary, 5205 S. Holladay Boulevard. The course takes runners through the beautiful neighborhoods of Holladay and ends with a finish line at the Carmelite Monastery, 5714 S. Holladay Boulevard.

The race is open to all ages, fitness levels and abilities. Participants are invited to run, walk or jog.

Registration fees—$25 in advance, $40 day-of—are tax deductible. All participants will receive a race bag filled with goodies as they cross the finish line including a $5 voucher to be used for food, drink or activities at The Carmelite Fair that day.

For more information regarding “Run for the Nuns” or to register, call (801) 675-8593 or email runforthenuns@gmail.com.

Participants can register online and find more details about the race by visiting active.com and searching “Run for the Nuns” or by visiting the official Web page: http:// www.active.com/running/holladay-ut/run-for-the-nuns-2010.