North Branford, CT – Over 1,000 runners and walkers are expected to participate in the 8th Annual Matt’s Mission 5K! The event takes place Sunday, May 21 at North Branford High School. The rolling 5K course passes residential neighborhoods, farmlands and fields. Matt’s Mission 5K is in honor of Matt Picciuto, who died in a car accident on May 23, 2009. The event benefits the Matt Picciuto Scholarship and the North Branford High School Athletic department. Lynn Riordan, race founder, states “Our goal for this event is to honor Matt's memory, encourage everyone to slow down and to drive safe while raising awareness to the consequences of destructive driving decisions.”
The race is a Bob Marley themed event! Runners & walkers are encouraged to wear tye-dye and rasta-inspired attire for the 5K! All participants receive tech tees and are invited to the post-race party. The party features delicious food and beverages from local restaurants including Joey Cal’s Deli & Catering, Chabaso Bakery, Gold Medal Bakery, Pastry Fusions & more! The post-race party also features live music and an awards ceremony.
Year after year, the North Branford community has come together to make the Matt’s Mission 5K a success. Last year, nearly $50,000 was raised for the Matt’s Mission Fund.
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The 2017 race will raise funds for North Branford High School Athletic . “Matt wanted to make a difference with his life, it has been my honor to help fulfill that wish with this community event” states Lynn.
JB Sports LLC, coordinator of the Faxon Law New Haven Road Race and Branford Road Race, coordinates the event. Participants can register now at www.jbsports.com or call (203) 481-5933 for information.
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The race is supported by major contributions from Lisa & Gene Goodmaster, Yale-New Haven Shoreline Medical Center, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, North Branford Police Union, Buckley & Wynne, Phil’s Driving School, Precision Computer Services, Walt’s Auto Body, Mansir Printing, LLC, 99.1PLR, Totoket Times, North Branford Fire Department and Stop & Shop. To learn more about the event, visit www.jbsports.com.
