22nd Sourwood 5K and Cheshire Pump & Run to benefit Girls on the Run of WNC

22nd Sourwood 5K and Cheshire Pump & Run to benefit Girls on the Run of WNC


Black Mountain, NC, 8-10-2010: The Sourwood 5K and Cheshire Pump & Run is pleased to name Girls on the Run of WNC as its official charity with proceeds from the event supporting their programs in twelve WNC counties. "Educating and preparing girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living” is the GOTR mission. The non-profit organization, based in Asheville, serves girls in the 3rd through 8th grade via a curriculum-based, life-enhancing, prevention program.


“Girls on the Run of WNC is expanding our programming in the Black Mountain area with the addition of Black Mountain Primary this fall. We are thrilled to have our SoleMates Team invited to partner with the Sourwood 5K and the Cheshire Pump & Run. We live for these sporty-spice events, and always love an opportunity to promote Girls on the Run and running in general.” – says GOTR Special Events Coordinator Rachelle Sorensen-Cox.

Participants can support GOTR directly by registering on-line for the Sourwood 5K or the Cheshire Pump & Run Tuesday through Thursday this week. When asked “What is your charity code?” type “GOTR”. A donation of $5 will be made to Girls on the Run of WNC for each on-line registration using this code.

Members of SoleMates – the adult charity running leg of Girls on the Run – will be managing the “Pump” competition and welcome all inquires about their work and support for their cause. Additional information is available at http://www.gotrwnc.org/



The Sourwood 5K and Cheshire Pump & Run kicks off the Black Mountain Sourwood Festival festivities Saturday morning at 8:30 from the Cheshire Fitness Club. On-line registration will be open until Friday at noon. Packet Pick Up and On-site registration will be held at Cheshire from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Friday and begin at 6:45am on Saturday morning. Details are available at http://www.sourwood5k.com/ or by calling 828-669-1902.