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Registration Open: Spring Ahead 5K Road Race This Sunday, 4/22
Family Friendly Fun Run and 5K Hosted by East Farms Elementary School PTO
Lace up those running shoes! The 5th Annual East Farms Spring Ahead 5K & Fun Run/Fitness Walk will be held at East Farms School in Farmington on Sunday, April 22nd. Last year’s race attracted more than 550 runners, and their families, from statewide and beyond. Registration is currently open at $25 for the 5K and $15 for the Fitness Walk and/or Fun Run. The event features electronic timing by Timing Plus New England, an awards ceremony featuring prizes for each age group, courtesy of CURE Restaurant & Bar in Unionville, CT, and a family friendly atmosphere. After the race, enjoy healthy snacks, music and dancing.
Through participation and fundraising in the community, the East Farms PTO is proud to support our future leaders’ education. With this event, the PTO hopes to inspire children and adults to develop and maintain healthy bodies and minds. The race mission is to challenge family members and coworkers to build a running team and participate. Parents in the community are encouraged to inspire our youth to get up and get moving in the 5K, Fun Run or 1 Mile Fitness Walk as a family and spring ahead into the new season.
New this year, we are expanding our reach into the local community with 25% of net race proceeds to be donated to the Farmington Community Chest. Please visit farmingtoncommunitychest.com to learn more about this local nonprofit organization.
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The event begins on April 22nd at 12:15 PM with a half-mile or a one-mile fun-run and a one-mile fitness walk for all ages. The 5K begins at 1:00 PM through the streets of Farmington. For more information on the event, and to register online, please visit http://eastfarmsspringahead5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=395.
This year’s top sponsors include CURE Restaurant & Bar, Farmington Animal Hospital, Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, Medtronic, JB Sports Gear, Highland Park Market, and Beautiful Smiles, West Hartford. Please contact Michele Beaule at eastfarms5K@gmail.com for more information.
