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Honorary Sponsors Matt Reinke 5K Run/Walk

Alma College exercise and health science students have organized a 5K run/walk to benefit the Matthew J. Reinke Scholarship Fund at Alma College.

Reinke died after a short illness in July 2006. He was a 2006 graduate of Alma College with a degree in education.

Sponsored by he Exercise and Health Science Honor Society, the first Matt Reinke 5K Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, March 31 at Bahlke Field on the Alma College campus. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The walk will begin at 10 a.m., and the run at 10:30 a.m.

Reinke was an active student at Alma. He played on the football team, helping the Scots to two MIAA championships during his playing career. He was an avid volunteer, working with Habitat for Humanity. He did his student teaching at Clare High School, where he coached the ski team.

Registration is $10 without a t-shirt and $20 with a t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to the male and female winners of each running age group as well as an overall male and female winner for both running and walking.

To download a registration form, click here or pick up a registration form at the Stone Recreation Center of Alma College’s EHS Department Offices.

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