Inaugural 5K running event to be held in Avondale to benefit
Avondale Comprehensive Development Corporation
Race presented by the Avondale Running Club will highlight one of
Cincinnati’s most historic communities
CINCINNATI – (September 29, 2014) – The Avondale Running Club, which has been an advocate of
health and wellness for more than 30 years, today announced plans to hold its inaugural “Feet in the
Street” 5K run/walk and a 1K fun run in Avondale on October 19.
“Feet in the Street” is part of a weekend designed to celebrate the achievements of the Avondale
Comprehensive Development Corporation, or ACDC, and to raise funds to support initiatives and
programs that are improving the lives of Avondale families. The event promotes health and wellness and
will highlight the revitalization that is happening in the community. Participants can register online
through October 16. Mailed registrations must be postmarked by October 13. There will also be on-site
race day registration. More registration and course information can be accessed at Runningtime.net and at
the Avondale Running Club website.
The 5K race will start at 9 a.m. The 1-mile fun run begins at 9:15 a.m. Participants will gather at
Avondale Town Center, Forest Avenue and Reading Road. The race will start at the Rockdale
Avenue cul-de-sac near the Lincoln Statue and finish at Fleishmann Gardens.
Ozie Davis III, executive director of ACDC, said he sees the race as an opportunity to highlight Avondale
as a place where families and business can thrive.
"We think this inaugural run through Avondale will showcase the beauty of this community and show the
greater Cincinnati community just how vibrant and resilient Avondale is,” Davis said. “This race is
significant to future economic development opportunities as it signals Avondale's resurgence as a Choice
neighborhood -- one where people choose to live, walk, run, play, and enjoy successful business
relationships.”
Henry Brown, ACDC Board vice chairman and vice president of the Avondale Running Club, hopes the
community will take notice.
“What better way to see the community close up than a fall road race in a beautiful community benefitting
such a worthy cause?” Brown said. “As the Cincinnati region continues its revitalization, Avondale can
be at the epicenter of that revitalization, and we are looking forward to people rediscovering one of
Cincinnati’s most historic communities.”
About:
Avondale Comprehensive Development Corporation’s (ACDC) mission is to serve the Avondale community defined
as residents, anchor institutions, faith-based institutions and businesses to improve the quality of life in the
neighborhood.
The Avondale Running Club (ARC), founded in 1982 is one of the oldest African-American running groups in the
country. ARC is a proud member of the Avondale Community Council, the National Black Marathoners Association
and the 2013 recipient of the Rev. Clarence Wallace Community Partners Award for dedicated service in health and
wellness in Avondale.
Media Contacts:
Henry Brown
Avondale Running Club
513-226-8724
Byron McCauley
McCauley Communications
513-504-8915