Support Local Schools At The Brooklyn PTA 5K In Prospect Park On Saturday, May 9

Time to lace up those sneakers and head for Prospect Park, neighbors — the 8th annual Brooklyn PTA 5K is coming up on Saturday, May 9 at 10am.

Councilman Brad Lander, as well as other city legislators, are joining with Brooklyn schools’ PTAs to sponsor the yearly race/walk/stroll/toddle in Prospect Park. The fun event will kick off at the Bartel-Pritchard parking lot, located at the intersection of Prospect Park West and Prospect Park Southwest. Pre-race activities will begin at 8:30am.

Last year, hundreds of parents, teachers and students from two dozen Brooklyn public schools participated in the event, raising more than $13,000 to support PTAs in our borough.

Participants pay a registration fee ($20 per individual, $5 for each additional family member up to 5) and can raise additional money through sponsors. The funds then go to the participating schools, so get out there and support PS 139, 217, 249, and more!

If you, your school or your PTA are interested in participating, please contact vsell@council.nyc.gov or PTArunfortheschools@gmail.com.

To register, go here, and for more information, visit the race’s website.