Lacawac Sanctuary 3rd Annual Lake To Lake 8K Run & 5K Wag Oct. 16

Scranton and Wilkes-Barre personal injury law firm Scartelli Olszewski, P.C. will be a title race sponsor for Lacawac Sanctuary’s 3rd Annual Lake to Lake 8K Trail Run and 5K Family & Dog Woods Walk to be held on October 16

The race course will lead participants over the trails of Lacawac Sanctuary in Lake Ariel, Wayne County, offering views of 400 acres of rich biodiversity and natural resources.

Attorney Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr., a shareholder and managing partner with Scartelli Olszewski and the Chair of the Board of Trustees of Lacawac Sanctuary, noted that “protecting the environment is important to Northeastern Pennsylvania. We are happy to support such a worthy cause in order to help preserve and educate the public about one of the region’s natural landmarks.”

“The Lake to Lake event is a great way to get out and enjoy the beauty of Lacawac and nature while supporting the work that takes place at Lacawac’s field research station and environmental education facility,” said Craig Lukatch, President of Lacawac Sanctuary.

Race registration is $25 for the 8K and $15 for the woods walk, until October 12.  A group discounted rate of $75 per four individuals also is available for the 8K.

Each participant in the 8K and Woods Walk will receive Lacawac swag including a race running shirt and Lacawac glass; dog participants receive  a collapsible pet bowl and treats.

Entry forms must be received or postmarked by October 12 to be guaranteed a t-shirt and goody bag. Limited quantities and sizes of shirts will be available on the morning of the race. Youth Sizes will not be available on race day.

Cash awards will be given in the 8K Trail Run for Overall male and female, plus top three finishers in age groups. The race results will be overseen by The Scranton Running Company using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip timing.

A post race celebration will be hosted by Melissa Scartelli and Peter Paul Olszewski Jr. for all participants at Lacawac.

Other major race sponsors include: Pocono Mountains Visitor Bureau, Phoenix Sports Technology, Woodloch Springs, David Elliot Poultry Farm, Fox 56, Bold Gold Media, Clear Conscience Pet, Woodloch Resort, Davis R. Chant Realtors, The Honesdale National Bank, Donovan Insurance, Wayne Memorial Health System, FNCB, Sons of American Legion, Squad 869, Folds of Honor Golf Classic, Gresham’s Chop House and Lake Region IGA.

To register, visit the Lake To Lake 8K Run & Wag webpage.   For more information about sponsorships and athlete and participant packets or to volunteer, contact Lacawac at 570-689-9494 or send email to: craig.lukatch@lacawac.org.

For more information on the programs, initiatives and other upcoming events, visit the Lacawac Sanctuary website.  Click Here to sign up for regular updates from the Sanctuary (bottom of the page).

(Photo: Melissa A. Scartelli, Esq, Scartelli Olszewski President and Founder and Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr., shareholder and managing partner.)