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The 21st Annual Weston Memorial Day 5k Road Race and Run

The Weston Memorial Day 5K Road Race and Walk is marking its 21st year as one of the premier 5K races in the state. The Weston race, featuring disposable ChronoTrack Bib-Tag Timing for the most accurate results, is a fast, rolling, scenic loop through residential and historic sections of bucolic Weston. Free race T-shirts to the first 500 registrants.

The Race Committee also offers the 8:00am Kids Fun Run for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. The Kids Fun Run includes 3 different events at the Weston High School Varsity Track: 100 meter sprint; 400 meter run; 1600 meter run. Free fun run youth t-shirts to all participants.

The race is Weston High School's largest fundraiser, with funds going to current and future school enhancements and educational initiatives.

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REGISTRATION:

Visit http://www.weston5k.com to register. 

Running/Walking - 5K

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Online Registration through Friday May 23rd at 4pm  $25.00

Mail-In Registration available through May 16           $25.00

All in-person Registration (May 22-23 and Race Day) $35.00

Fun Run - 3 events 100m sprint,  400m run,  1600m run

Kids Fun Run for Kindergarten through 5th Grade  All participants  $10.00

EARLY RACE PACKET PICKUP and in-person registration (late fees apply) are available Thursday May 22and Friday May 23rd from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at Weston High School.  Avoid the race day rush.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE -SATURDAY MAY 24TH 2014

6:30am - 7:30am In-Person Registration

6:30am - 8:00am Race Packet Pickup

8:00am Kids Fun Run on Varsity Track

8:30am 5k Race Start

8:35am Walker Start

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Email us at weston5k@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering for race packet pickup on May 22 and 23 or if you are interested in helping on race day, May 24th. We'd love to have you!

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