Walnut Beach Ice Cream 5K Run/Walk is this Sunday, August 4

The Boys & Girls Club of Milford, CT is excited for the annual Walnut Beach Ice Cream 5K Run/Walk taking place this Sunday, August 4, at Walnut Beach in Milford, CT 06460. Registration is open (on-site registration will also be available) for the free Kids Fun Run and the 5K Run/Walk.

The free Fun Run (youth 10 and under – registration required) starts at 8AM, with the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:30AM. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Milford programming and initiatives.

• To register, visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Milford/WalnutBeachIceCream5K
• To sponsor the event, visit: https://one.bidpal.net/icecream5k2024/welcome

“The annual Walnut Beach Ice Cream 5K Run/Walk event is this weekend and everyone is very excited about the event,” said Megan Altomare, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Milford “We would like to thank our Platinum Sponsor TrinityPoint Wealth, Gold Sponsors Optimum and OEM Sources, Silver Sponsors Total Mortgage, Star 99.9, Berchem Moses PC Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Milford Police Union and Milford Police Benevolent Association, Kids Fun Run Sponsor Gymnastics and Cheerleading Academy (GCA) of Milford, Community Leader Sponsors Bruneau’s Garage, Wanda Carlson – State Farm Insurance, Connecticut Post Mall, Shopping Anyway, Milford & Derby Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, P.C., MJP Wealth Advisors, NorcomCT, Boost Oxygen and Friends of the Club Sponsors Alexandra Garces – Natural Living LLC, Jenkins Chiropractic, Ultimate Interiors, Ambrosia Bakery, Scoot & Paddle, West Shore Realty, Walnut Beach Coffee House, The Lyngaas Family, Casey’s Irish Pub, Devine's Bagels & Cafe, Westcott & Mapes, Inc., Chabaso, Trader Joes, Costco, Starbucks and OrangeTheory Fitness. We are all looking forward to seeing everyone this Sunday.”

Details

• USATF 5K Course
• Animals are not allowed to take part in the race.
• Pre-registration cost (ends Friday, August 2): $35 per runner
• Day of registration cost: $40 per runner
  • (Cash, check, PayPal or Venmo payments are all accepted.)

Schedule

• 7AM: Day of registration opens (day of registrations may not receive a shirt), Pre-registered runners can pick up their bibs and shirts
• 8AM: Kids Fun Run (FREE)
• 8:30AM: 5K Run/Walk starts
• 9:30AM: Timing ends

Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor: TrinityPoint Wealth
Gold Sponsors: Optimum, OEM Source
Silver Sponsors: Total Mortgage, Star 99.9, Berchem Moses PC Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Milford Police Union and Milford Police Benevolent Association
Kids Fun Run Sponsor: Gymnastics and Cheerleading Academy (GCA) of Milford
Community Leader Sponsors: Bruneau’s Garage, Wanda Carlson – State Farm Insurance, Connecticut Post Mall, Shopping Anyway, Milford & Derby Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, P.C., MJP Wealth Advisors, NorcomCT, Boost Oxygen
Friends of the Club Sponsors: Alexandra Garces – Natural Living LLC, Jenkins Chiropractic, Ultimate Interiors, Ambrosia Bakery, Scoot & Paddle, West Shore Realty, Walnut Beach Coffee House, The Lyngaas Family, Casey’s Irish Pub, Devine's Bagels & Cafe, Westcott & Mapes, Inc., Chabaso, Trader Joes, Costco, Starbucks, OrangeTheory Fitness

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The Boys & Girls Club of Milford, CT has a full slate of exciting events! Check out the details below for more information or visit: https://boysandgirlsclubofmilford.com/.

Summer Camp / Monday, June 24–Friday, August 16: Summer Camp runs now until August 16 at the Boys & Girls Club of Milford Simon Lake Unit (59 Devonshire Road, Milford, CT). Camp participants are grouped by age and each age group has their own daily activity schedule. Visit: boysandgirlsclubofmilford.com/summer-camp-2024

Tribus Golf Tournament / Friday, September 13: 9 holes of caddy-shack style golf like you have never played before, fun and games at each of the holes, and of course the Tribus beer you know and love. For more details, visit: https://boysandgirlsclubofmilford.com/event/tribus-golf-extravaganza-2/

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About Boys & Girls Club of Milford, Connecticut
The Boys & Girls Club of Milford is part of a nationwide affiliation of local, autonomous organizations that work to help young people of all backgrounds develop the qualities they need to become responsible citizens and leaders. It is facility-based, employs 4 full time staff members, supplemented by several part-time employees, and many volunteers. We offer our members daily access to a broad range of programs in five Core Program Areas: Education and Career Development, Character and Leadership Development, Health and Life Skills, The Arts, Sports, Fitness and Recreation. Today, over 650 members are taking advantage of the programs, activities and services provided by the Boys & Girls Club of Milford. They benefit from trained, caring, professional staff and volunteers who help young people take control of their lives, envision productive futures, and achieve their goals. To learn more about the Boys & Girls Club of Milford, CT visit: www.boysandgirlsclubofmilford.com / or visit Instagram (@boysandgirlsclubofmilford) and Facebook/Twitter (@BGCMilford).

Make A Difference In A Young Person’s Life—sponsor, volunteer or donate to the Boys & Girls Club of Milford, Connecticut, the 17th Boys & Girls Club in the state of Connecticut. The Boys & Girls Club is a 501-C3 non-profit organization. Visit www.boysandgirlsclubofmilford.com for sponsorship and volunteer opportunities. Stay up to date on all of the Boys & Girls Club Events—connect on Facebook. CONTACT: Megan Altomare, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Milford, meganaltomare@boysandgirlsclubofmilford.com or P: 203-713-8055

About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. More than 4,700 Clubs serve over 4.3 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and Twitter.