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Weymouth 5K Race Looks to Help Esker Park
The course features a climb up Heart Attack Hill, a screaming descent, and a short trail and grass section before a return trip over the Esker to the finish line near the entrance to Great Esker Park.
Registration is now open for a 5K road race that will benefit Esker Park and the Herring Run.
The 3.1 mile “Over the Esker,” race will begin and end in North Weymouth next to Margaritas and Lowes on Route 3A on Oct. 12 at 10 a.m.
Herb Clifford, an organizer of the race said the course is full of hills and is very demanding.
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“It’s a great race that will test all runners’ skills,” Clifford said.
Last year’s winner was East Weymouth resident Wes Gardner who finished the course in an impressive time of 20.13. The course features a climb up Heart Attack Hill, a screaming descent, and a short trail and grass section before a return trip over the Esker to the finish line near the entrance to Great Esker Park.Runners can register online. The race cost $25 through Oct. 11 and $30 on the day of the race. Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup will begin at 8:00 a.m. in the tent next to Margaritas Restaurant.
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All of the proceeds from the race will support Esker Park and Herring Run.
Great Esker Park features more than six miles of trails where visitors can enjoy beautiful views. Bird watching is a popular activity as osprey, great blue heron, snowy egrets, red- tailed hawks, owls and many other species of bird are abundant seasonally.
The park is open from dawn to dusk, year round and all visitors are welcome for day visits.
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