The pealing of chapel bells will start the 20th annual Reif Run road race on Wednesday, May 6, at The College of St. Scholastica. As tradition dictates, the race start will be signaled by the ringing of bells in the steeple of Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel on campus. The race is followed by a barbecue and entertainment on campus. The Reif Run is part of Mayfest, St. Scholastica's celebration of spring. The race is open to the public.
Registration is free.
The Reif Run's scenic course begins in front of Somers Lounge, exits campus crossing Kenwood Avenue and proceeding along College Street, heads right onto 19th Avenue, right again onto Kent Road, bears right on Skyline Drive over the Chester Bowl bridge, then turns right on Kenwood Avenue and heads back to campus, where the course concludes in front of Somers Lounge. Runners, walkers and wheelchair participants are welcome. In-line skaters are not allowed.