Looking for a fun place to run (or walk) a 5K course on Memorial Day? Oxford Parks and Recreation is hosting its third annual Memorial Day 5K Freedom Run on Monday, May 30 at 8 a.m.
The race starts at the Oxford Town Hall, 486 Oxford Road and goes south on Route 67 to the Pleasant Valley Shopping Center and back to Town Hall.
The course has been USATF certified.
All net proceeds will go to the Veterans. Walkers are also welcome to participate in the two mile fitness walk. The cost to participate is $20 per person if you register in advance. If you prefer to register at the event on the day of the race, the cost will be $25. Veterans and active military personnel may participate for free. Wheelchairs and Baby Joggers are also welcome.
The first 200 registrants will receive a commemorative race T‑shirt. Prizes will be awarded in various categories. Due to its overwhelming popularity, we will also once again hold the Kids Rock Hopper Fun Run. Kids ages 5 – 12 will run from the Town Hall to Oxford Center School and back for a total of ½ mile. The Rock Hopper Fun Run registration fee is $10 and the kids will receive fun gifts instead of a T‑Shirt. To register: go to www.active.com and register online. If you prefer to mail in your registration, you can download the form from the Active.com site and send it along with your check to Oxford Parks and Recreation, 486 Oxford Road, Oxford, CT 06478.
For more info, you may feel free to call the Oxford Parks and Recreation office at 203 – 888-2543, Ext 3041. Vets and Active Military personnel must call the Parks and Recreation office to register. Come one, come all. Get a little exercise and support our Veterans on Memorial Day.
After the race, hang around for the always exciting, annual Oxford Memorial Day Parade. What a great way to spend the morning with your family as we honor those who gave so much for our freedom.
