Coordinated by the Jersey Shore Running Club, proceeds from this event will benefit CPC Behavioral Healthcare which provides behavioral health and education services to over 6,500 people each year regardless of their ability to pay. CPC is a lifeline to the community -- children, adolescents, men and women -- with services that promote wellness, recovery and productive lives. "We are excited and proud to be a part of an event that couples physical wellness with our mission of mental wellness," noted CPC President & CEO John Mans.

The CPC Pier House 5K is the final race in the Jersey Shore Golden Grand Prix which also includes the Spring Lake Five Mile Run, the George Sheehan Classic, the Belmar Five Mile Run, and the Asbury Park 5K. Immediately following the road race, runners will assemble at McLoone's Pier House in Pier Village for a culmination of festivities including music, prizes, and refreshments for all the participants. All runners will receive T-shirts and goodie bags.

"Pier House believes deeply in building strong community relationships that help the children, teens, adults and families of our community," said co-race founder Tim McLoone, whose restaurant initiated the revitalization at Pier Village.

Pre-registration is $22 per runner; $25 after 8/31 to 9/6, $28 on raceday 9/7. Pre-registration for children is $5 or $10 after 8/1 and on race day. Registration will be available with the Jersey Shore Running Club at http://pierhouse5k.jsrc.org. To sponsor a runner or make a donation, visit CPC's friends raising friends website at www.cpcpierhouse5k.kintera.org. For more information on sponsorship of the event and its runners, please call CPC's Development Office at 732-935-2222 or visit www.cpcbehavioral.org.

CPC Behavioral Healthcare, founded in 1960, is a leader in providing behavioral healthcare, addiction recovery, special education, residential services, and Employee Assistance Programs from one integrated source. The agency provides clinical, psychiatric and special education to clients, students and consumers. CPC's extensive services helped over 6,500 individuals from Monmouth County and the surrounding area. For more information, visit www.cpcbehavioral.org and www.highpointschool.org.