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Vassar College Halloween 5K Fun Run

The Vassar College Halloween 5K Fun Run will be held Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Vassar College Dorm Quad,  Poughkeepsie, NY.

This is a weather permitting event.

The event is sponsored by Vassar College Health Education Office and support of Mid-Hudson Road Runner.

There is no entry fee for this race but participants are asked to donate to Family Services Domestic Violence.  To receive a finishing medal, participants must cross the finish line with a registration number. There will be no individual timing.

To register visit  mhrrc.org.

Costumes are enthusiastically encouraged.

Race day schedule is as follows:

10:00 am  registration at Residential Quad Vassar College

11:00 am  Race begins

Noon – 2:00 pm  Gathering for family and community on Josselyn Beach.

Proceeds from event donations will benefit Family Services Domestic Violence.

Find race flyer at mhrrc.org.

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St. Mary’s School Run For Your Life Cross Country 5K Race

The St. Mary’s School Run For Your Life Cross Country 5K Race will be held Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Lee Middle School, 300 Greylock St., Lee, MA 01238.

This event was formerly known as the St Mary’s School Edu5Ktion.

Now this is a 5K with a twist. Runners will wear a belt with three flags attached. As they run the course, they will encounter “monsters”  who will try to steal their flags. To win, runners must reach the finish line with at least one flag.

The Race will use the Lee Middle High School cross country course (mixed terrain).

Register online at berkshirerunningcenter.com.

T shirts to the first 50 registrants

The entry fee for the race is $25 per person by October 25th. There will be an additional  $2.00 processing fee. After Oct. 25 and on  race day, registration is $30.

Timing by Berkshire Running Center.

Race day schedule:

8:30 – 9:30 am  Registration

10:00 am   5K begins

Awards and refreshments after the race.

Awards will go to the top male and female runner in seven age groups.

Proceeds from the event will support the children of  St. Mary’s School.

For more information email smsrfyl5k@gmail.com.

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