Andrulis Sweetheart run/walk registration open

LITCHFIELD — The 17th Annual Memorial Sweetheart Run & Walk will be held Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Litchfield Community Center.

This special family event is organized by the Litchfield Community Center, Inc. and the Village Striders, in memory of Bob and Peg Andrulis, long time community activists and supporters of local road races. All proceeds benefit family and youth programs at the Litchfield Community Center.

The five mile run and three-mile walk will begin at 11 a.m. and all ages are welcome to participate. The course follows a route of varied terrain including the scenic roads and trails of the White Memorial Foundation.

The first 150 registrants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and a bag of sweetheart treats at the finish line. There will also be a variety of post run & walk refreshments inside the community center for all participants and spectators to enjoy.

Awards will be given to winners of several age divisions, including youth, senior, and “first couple” prizes. Advanced registration is $30 per person. Day of registration fee is $35. Cost for children 12 and under is $5 and participants 80 years and older are free.

Applications may be obtained at Sportsmens of Litchfield, Murphy’s Pharmacy, The Community Center or on the Center’s website www.thecommunitycenter.org. Online registration is also available at http:// www.lightboxreg.com/16th-annualbob-and-peg-andrulis-sweetheart For information phone 860-5678302 or write litchfieldcommunitycenter@gmail.com