WATERFORD — The 14th Waterford Fall Foliage 5K Road Race, 5K Fitness Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run will take place on Sunday, Oct. 13, starting at 11:30 for the one-mile fun run and noon for the 5K.
The course is a challenging out and back run, or walk, along the shores of Keoka Lake to South Waterford and the Sweden Road. Roads leading to the event will close at 11:20.
Registration for the fun run is $5 and for the 5K it is $15 pre-registration and $20 on race day. The first 100 5K pre-registrants will receive a long-sleeve T-shirt with the race logo.
This race has grown in number every year and is a fund raiser for the Tony Waldeier Scholarship Fund, which over the past years has given more than $35,000 in scholarships to Waterford students going on to further their education. If enough money is raised, the scholarships given are $1000 to all students from Waterford who apply. An award ceremony immediately follows the race, with medals and maple syrup given to the winners.
The Waterford/Harrison PTO sponsor a chili cook-off, with free chili samples for all 5K racers, and in addition, sell hot dogs and baked goods for lunch for their fundraiser. Anyone interested in making a pot of chili to enter is welcome and should contact the Waterford/Harrison PTO.
Online registration is www.active.com, with paper registration forms available as well. The event website is www.waterfordfall5k.com, and event email is fallrunner@waterfordfall5k.com. For more information on the race or registration, call 583-2603, 583-4611 or 583-4405.
People are encouraged to come run, walk or just enjoy the race as a spectator. The race is held rain or shine.
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