Felittese Association of Old Forge holding 5K Run and Fun Walk Sept. 10

OLD FORGE — The Felittese Association of Old Forge will hold its Sixth Annual 5K Race and Fun Walk for Our Lady of Constantinople at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 at Old Forge High School Football Stadium, 301 1st St.

New to the race this year are prizes to the first male and female finisher of Felittese descent.

The race is part of the Festival of the Felittese honoring the 227th anniversary of Our Lady of Constantinople, Felitto, Italy. The celebration features Italian specialties and live entertainment to be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, Sept. 9, as well as from noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 on the church grounds, 145 Third St.

Proceeds benefit the Prince of Peace Parish, Old Forge, and local charities.

For a race application or more information, email LTerruso@comcast.net, call 570-498-0178 or visit Felittese Association on Facebook.

The Felittese Association of Old Forge will hold its Sixth Annual 5K Race and Fun Walk for Our Lady of Constantinople at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 at Old Forge High School Football Stadium, 301 1st St. Event planners are, from left, Kevin Calpin, Jim Moran, Brian Guida, Louis Terruso, Felittese president; Chris Guida, race director; and Bob Calpin.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/web1_Felittese-5K-Race.jpgThe Felittese Association of Old Forge will hold its Sixth Annual 5K Race and Fun Walk for Our Lady of Constantinople at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 at Old Forge High School Football Stadium, 301 1st St. Event planners are, from left, Kevin Calpin, Jim Moran, Brian Guida, Louis Terruso, Felittese president; Chris Guida, race director; and Bob Calpin. Submitted photo