Council to hold Earth Day race

WASHINGTON >> The Washington Environmental Council (WEC) and the Steep Rock Association are co-sponsoring an Earth Day 5K race Saturday, April 22. The race will take place at the Steep Rock Nature Preserve located at 2 Tunnel Road in Washington. The mostly flat course runs along the scenic Shepaug River. The cost is $20 when pre-registered and $25 for same day registration.

Same day registration and race-bib pick-up runs from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., and the race will start promptly at 9 a.m. This is an eco-friendly event, so participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottle. Homemade cookies and other refreshments will be provided after the race.

Pre-registration is available on www.active.com. The first 40 registrants will receive a free WEC beanie. Please visit www.wec-ct.org for more information or email wec-ct@ charter.net. Runners and walkers are all welcome.

Additionally, participants as well as spectators are encouraged (but not required) to join WEC in their annual roadside cleanup after the race. Trash bags will be provided and a dumpster is available at Bryan Memorial Town Hall. The roadside cleanup ends at noon.

The Washington Environmental Council was founded in 1971 and is a domestic notfor-profit corporation. Its mission is to be an advocate for and provide leadership in maintaining, protecting and enhancing the environmental quality of the Town of Washington and the surrounding region.