Sprint for Monroe Kicks Off Sunday

MONROE, CT -- The 26th Annual Sprint for Monroe kicks off at 9 a.m. Sunday, June 3, in Wolf Park.

The event is a fund raiser for local charities and organizations, which include youth programs, volunteer EMS, a food pantry, and drug and alcohol awareness programs. Last year’s event raised nearly $19,000.

The first year of the race a quarter century ago was a local Jaycees community-service project with just over 200 runners. In 2016, the event fielded nearly 1,000 runners and walkers and has evolved to become a major regional 5K race.

Last year’s race benefited the following groups: Monroe Food Pantry, Project Warmth Monroe, Monroe Volunteer EMS, Stepney Volunteer Fire Department, ADAM (Alcohol and Drug Awareness Monroe), Monroe Youth Commission, Monroe Friendship Fund, the Chase Kowalski Memorial Fund, Monroe Parks and Rec Department, the Masuk Track Team, the Masuk Color Guard Team and Masuk Swim Team.

Pre-registration is closed but walk-ins can register beginning at 7:30 a.m. at Wolf Park on the day of the race.