The Middletown Press (Middletown, CT)
Register for Cap and Gown 5K Run/Walk
MIDDLETOWN — The Middlesex Community College Foundation has invited local runners to participate in the 15th annual Cap and Gown 5K Run/Walk to be held Friday at MxCC Middletown campus at 100 Training Hill Road.
Race-day registration begins at 4:30 p.m., with a free Kids Fun Run starting at 5:30 p.m. The USATF certified 5K will begin at 6 p.m. The event is open to the public.
Register at http:/mxcc.edu/5k/. Enter by Tuesday and pay only $20. After Wednesday through race day, the entry fee will be $25. MxCC student fee is $15. Kids Run is free. Prizes will be awarded to overall champions (men and women), alumni, students, faculty/staff winners (men and women), and the top three men and women in each age division of the 5K. The awards ceremony will be held at 6:45 p.m.
The scenic 5K run/walk (3.1 miles) follows beautiful tree-lined roads along the reservoirs behind the Middletown campus. Free tank tops will be given to the first 100 registrants.
The 5K race is chip-timed by Empire Timing Co. Cap and gown costumes are welcome, with prizes awarded for the best ones.
Volunteers are also needed to help with setup, registration, cheering runners and more.
For more information, email mx-mxcc5k@mxcc.edu or call 860-343-5869. The event is presented by the Middlesex Community College Foundation.