This Weekend! Sunday August 6: Walnut Beach Ice Cream 5K Run/Walk

The Boys & Girls Club of Milford, CT Walnut Beach Ice Cream 5K Run/Walk is this Sunday, August 6 at Walnut Beach in Milford, CT. The free Fun Run (for youth 10 and under) starts at 8AM, with the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:30AM. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Milford programming and initiatives.

“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 all of our runners, participants, volunteers and sponsors. We are all looking forward to seeing everyone this Sunday!”

To register or sponsor the event, visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Milford/WalnutBeachIceCream5K

Details

• USATF 5K Course
• Cost per runner: $30
• Animals are not allowed to take part in the race

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

Sponsored by: Walnut Beach Creamery, Gold Sponsor: Milford Bank, Silver Sponsors: Arciuolo's Shoes, OEM Sources, Community Leader: MJP Wealth Advisors, Napoli Motor, Robert's Service Center, T-Mobile, Friends of the Club: Ascend Financial Network LLC, Athletic Brewing Co, Connecticut Post Mall, Dockside Brewery, Higgins Group Real Estate, Mar-Len Printing, Natural Living LLC, Papa's Pizza, Prolete Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, Trader Joe's

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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.