Annual Mother's Day Race Benefits Milford Hospital Programs

From Milford Hospital:

Milford, CT (April 2016) - Twentieth Annual Mother’s Day Race to Benefit Hospital Programs. There’s still time for runners, walkers and community partners to participate in Milford Hospital’s 20th Annual Mother’s Day "Live Well" Race on Sunday, May 8th, 2016. The 5K Run / Walk is presented by Oncology Hematology Care of Connecticut and Subway Restaurants, along with “Live Well” partners Connecticut Orthopedic Specialists, Milford Vascular Institute, Gastroenterology Center of Connecticut, Patel Podiatry Family Foot Care & Surgery and Cardiac Specialists.

After record registration last year, hospital officials expect more than 600 individuals to take part in the run / walk. The race begins at 9:00am and starts and finishes at Milford Hospital, 300 Seaside Avenue in Milford. It follows a scenic, seaside course through the Fort Trumbull area. Chip timing technology will track the runners. In 2015, Matt Santillo of New Haven was the top male finisher with a time of 17:25 and Colleen Beirne of Milford was the top female finisher with a time of 20:39. This year, awards will be given to the top three males and females in each age group, the top Milford Hospital employees and a new award this year for the top mother / child team finisher. 100% of race proceeds support the many community health and wellness programs, cancer and prevention screenings and educational programs and materials offered by Milford Hospital throughout the year.

Online registration is currently underway here, registration will also be taken by mail. Entry fee for those registered by May 5th is $16 for those aged 18 and under and $27 for ages 19-69, $10 for 70-79 and free for participants aged 80 and older. The fee will be $30 after May 5thand on race day. Early check and bib pick up will be offered on Saturday, May 7th. Runners and walkers registered by April 29th are guaranteed to receive an official “Live Well” dri-fit race t-shirt. Others will be distributed on a first-registered, first served basis. New this year, event organizers are planning a free kids “fun run” to take place prior to the main event. Following the race, participants can enjoy an outdoor continental breakfast.

A Meet & Greet and informational tent featuring the hospital’s physician specialists and services will be onsight. Volunteers are needed along the race route to offer water, direct runners and help with safety. This is a great opportunity for service projects and community involvement.

For more information on volunteer opportunities, or how to register for the race, please call the Milford Hospital Community Relations Department at (203)876-4060.

Photo: Nearly 600 runners and walkers participated in the 2015 Milford Hospital “Live Well” Mother’s Day 5K).