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The Sandy Flash
Dash 5K Run/Walk
 June
5, 2010
starts at 8 AM
Square Tavern in Newtown Square, PA
through the Bartram Covered Bridge
Join
us for a morning run from the historic Square Tavern (built in
1742), down scenic Goshen Road, through the Bartram Covered
Bridge (built in 1860) and back.
Proceeds to benefit improvements to the Paper Mill House Museum
of Newtown Township (St. David's and Paper Mill Roads).
Registration opens at 7AM.
This event is part of
Newtown Square Colonial Heritage Day
and organized by the Newtown Square
Historical Preservation Society.
Registration:
REGISTER ONLINE
Pre-Registration and day-of is $20
Mail-in Registration is $25 (Download
PDF Form)
PLEASE NOTE: We can only guarantee race t-shirts for the 1st
100 registered runners, pre-registration is recommended
Prizes and
medals for top run finishers in each category! All participants
receive t-shirts.
Thank you to our sponsors!:
Volunteer Information:
Please email us at:
5k@historicnewtownsquare.org
Volunteers are invited to the after party dinner and receive
volunteer t-shirts!
Directions and Parking:
The Square Tavern is located at Route 252 and Goshen Road.
Goshen Road will be closed during the race. Parking will
available at the Presbyterian Church across 252 from the Square
Tavern. Follow signs.
Who
was Sandy Flash?
Sandy Flash was
the better known nickname of James Fitzpatrick, a late eighteenth-century
highwayman. Sandy Flash operated in the areas
of Newtown Square, Edgemont and parts of Chester County such as
Kennett Square. Upon the outbreak of the American
Revolutionary War , Fitzpatrick enlisted in the Continental
army. During that service, he was flogged as a punishment for
some infraction, and he subsequently deserted. Fitzpatrick
became well-known for acts of reckless bravado- he frequently
taunted local officials and law officers who attempted to arrest
them, often by ambushing and robbing them. Despite his crimes,
Fitzpatrick was reputed to have a gallant side- like Robin Hood,
giving gifts to the poor. According to
local legend, Fitzpatrick buried a substantial treasure in the
Castle Rock area bordering Newtown and Edgemont Townships
near West Chester Pike.
(Source: Wikipedia).
Learn More...
For More Information:
Contact us via email at
5k@historicnewtownsquare.org
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