4th Annual James Mattioli 5k Set for March 25

MILFORD, CT — The fourth annual 5k in honor of one of the victims that lost their lives on 12/14 will be held on March 25.

The James Mattioli 5k will begin at Fowler Field in Milford, pass the James Mattioli Playground and run along Gulf Beach before ending back up at Fowler Field. James was born in Milford and later relocated with his family to Newtown.

The proceeds from the event will benefit a scholarship fund started in James' honor for a Foran or Law high school student planning to attend college.

"James was a baseball loving, active 6 year old boy who lost his life in the tragic Newtown School shooting on December 14, 2012. James was born in Milford Ct and later relocated with his family to Newtown Ct. With a bunch of lasting happy memories here in Milford, the Mattioli family has decided to create a scholarship fund for a Foran or Law high school student planning to attend college. All proceeds from this race will go to these scholarships and will continue for years to come in memory of James. Our hope is to keep the legacy of James close to our hearts here in Milford and give back the community in which James was a part of," according to the event's website.

The event will begin at 7:30 a.m., and the race itself will begin at 10 a.m. Here's a rundown of the schedule.

• 7:30 a.m.: Registration & Packet Pick-Up
• 9 a.m.: Kids fun run/obstacle course start
• 10 a.m.: 5k starts

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