5.06 Returns
Members of the Swimming and Diving teams gather at 2018's inaugural 5.06K at the Quinn Athletics Campus.The University will hold a series of events celebrating 5.06, its annual Day of Giving, May 3-6.
This year, the University will try to reach its most ambitious goal yet: 2,506 donors. Interested parties can make their gifts by visiting scranton.edu/506, by texting 506Weekend to 71777, by visiting Campus Headquarters in the DeNaples Center May 6 or by running or walking in this year's 5.06K May 4 or Virtual 5.06K over the weekend. All Royals are encouraged to show their Scranton pride on 5.06 by wearing purple, following the Alumni Society on social media and sharing its posts and posting their favorite 5.06 Weekend photos to social media using #GiveToScrantON506.
Regional Happy Hours
The University will hold regional happy hours to kickoff 5.06 Weekend May 3 in Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, and Scranton.
Royals in Philadelphia will gather together at 6 p.m. at the Field House, 1150 Filbert Street, Philadelphia,19107; visit this link to register for the event.
Royals in New Jersey will gather together at 6 p.m. at Kilkenny House Restaurant & Pub, 112 South Avenue East, Cranford, NJ; visit this link to register for the event.
Royals in New York will gather together at 6:30 p.m. at Printers Alley, 215 W 40th Street, New York, NY; visit this link to register for the event.
Royals in NEPA will gather at Backyard Ale House at 6 p.m., 523 Linden Street; visit this link to register for the event.
5.06K & Virtual 5.06K
The University will also hold a 5.06K family run/walk Saturday, May 4, at the Heritage Trail next to the Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., Athletics Campus, and a Virtual 5.06k for Royals who are unable to make the campus event but would still like to participate. Participation in either race counts as a 5.06 gift. Visit this link to register for the 5.06K and visit this link to register for the Virtual 5.06k.
Campus Headquarters
On Monday, May 6, Royals who find themselves on campus will be able to make their gifts in person at 5.06 Headquarters in the DeNaples Center while enjoying complimentary popcorn and complimentary Rita's Italian Ice.
For more information on 5.06, visit scranton.edu/506.
