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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The 10th annual Scott's 5K Run is slated for Sunday, April 20 at Clove Lakes Park. Race time is 10 a.m.
The race is named in honor of NYC Fire Department captain Scott LaPiedra, who died as a result of burns suffered in a five-alarm blaze ten years ago in the East New York section of Brooklyn.
Prizes will be presented to overall male and female winners, as well as the first three males and females in ten-year age categories.
Additional prizes will be awarded to leading Clydesdales, Athenas, fire department personnel and military personnel.
Team awards go to leading male and female open and masters teams, and firefighter teams.
Pre-registration, which includes a race T-shirt, takes place Thursday, April 17, from 7-9 p.m. at Jody's Club Forest, 372 Forest Avenue. Pre-entry fee is $20. Runners may also register on race day from 8-9:45 a.m. at Clove Lakes, with post-entry fee $25.
A series of children's races and a party highlight the post-race festivities.
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