New Milford River Run 5K & Kids' Superhero Sprint
Schedule
Sat Oct 02 2021 at 04:00 pm to 06:30 pm
Location
Youngs Field | New Milford, CT
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Oct. 2The River Run (or walk) 5K, a New Milford RiverFest event, will take participants along a USATF certified course (CT18028JHP) following the Housatonic River on Young's Field Road to Boardman Road and back. The course has minimal turns and little elevation change. Come on out and strive for a new personal best while enjoying the beauty and charm of New England on a late fall afternoon (4:30 p.m. start).
Medals and prizes will be presented on stage at 5:45 p.m. After, grab a bite to eat, listen to live music and enjoy other offerings before a fireworks display that's sure to top off the day.
Performance shirts and swag will be given to the first 100 registrants.
Discount pricing is available for individuals up to age 15 ($20) and 60+ ($25), as well as for members of eligible running clubs.
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The Kids' Superhero Sprint will kick off at 4 p.m. and take children 10 and under on a short course that will wind them around part of Young's Field and to the 5K finish line.
Medals and prizes will be awarded in several categories and treat bags will be presented. After, enjoy food, children's activities, live music and more before the fireworks display at dusk.
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5K MEDALS, PRIZES & SWAG
Medals designed and crafted in New Milford will be presented to:
*Overall top finisher male and female (plus prizes)
*Top 3 male and female finishers per age category: <20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 60+
Prizes (each entrant eligible) provided by:
Trailheads
Fleet Feet Sports West Hartford
Woodbridge Running Company
SNAP Fitness Bethel, Downtown
Athletic Source, Bethel
Eastern Body Wellness
Family First Chiropractic
Simpson & Vail, Inc.
Nordica
and others
BENEFITTING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
The run and sprint will benefit the Ostomy Awareness Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in New Milford that provides education, awareness and advocacy to and for ostomates of all diversions, their families, caregivers, medical professionals and others in the ostomy community. In addition, it strives to eliminate misconceptions and stereotypes related to ostomy that exist for ostomates and in the general public.
Ostomy surgery is a traumatic experience physically and emotionally. It can be overwhelming trying to navigate the world of ostomy care post-op. Reasons for this life-saving surgery may be, but are not limited to, cancer, ulcerative colitis (UC), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn’s Disease, birth defects and many other medical conditions. Ostomy surgery allows waste to exit the body through a surgically created diversion from the diseased area to an exterior pouch.
Oct. 2 is World Ostomy Day.
To learn more about the Ostomy Awareness Foundation, visit www.ostomyawarenessfoundation.org.
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Where is it happening?
Youngs Field, Youngfield Road, New Milford, CT 06776, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: