Time & Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012 9AM.

Bib, t-shirt pickup and bag check is from 8-8:45AM 

Location:Firefighter’s Field, 425 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, NY 10044

Register today by going to: The 2nd Roosevelt Island 5K Run/Walk

The 1st Roosevelt Island 5K in 2011 was a huge success and the 2012 spring race, scheduled for Saturday, May 12, 2012, should be even better. This fast and flat electronically timed 5K will be run on a USATF certified (pending) course and the start and finish are located near the F Train and Tram stations. The closed course is a nice loop around the perimeter of the island with breathtaking views of the East River and of course Manhattan and Queens. Stick around for the post-race party and awards immediately after the last participant finish.

All participant registration for this race will be on NYCRUNS with fundraising teams forming on the Icla da Silva Foundation’s First Giving website. Consider forming a team and ask your family and friends to sponsor you in support or such great cause. The Icla da Silva Foundation and NYCRUNS will be working together to create a more comprehensive fundraising program and we hope to have details available in January.

The Icla da Silva Foundation is the largest recruitment center for the Be The Match Registry in the United States. It recruits over 38,000 new potential bone marrow donors every year, with a strong focus on minority communities.  The Foundation also provides support services to patients and their families in need of bone marrow transplants.