The event is being held to honor Steve Rettke, a champion, a friend, and an avid runner who passed after a 5 year long battle with cancer in February 2014, on his 30th birthday. Proceeds from the race will go to the Wilmot Cancer Institute to benefit those who are fighting the battle with cancer.
*The 5k run/walk will begin roadside at Stewart Lodge in Mendon Ponds Park. Start time is 9AM. The race will take place on a mostly paved course on scenic park roads with some rolling hills. It will finish on a downhill back to the Lodge.
* A FREE childrens' fun run will take place at 10 AM and will begin at Stewart Lodge. This will be a short dash in the field adjacent to the lodge. All participants will receive ribbons and gift certificates for a free Frosty Jr. at Wendy's.
*The post race party will feature refreshments followed by the awards ceremony and door prize drawings at 10:30 AM.
*Pre Registration & Packet Pick-up is available at Medved Running & Walking Outfitters on Friday, June 17th from 4PM-7PM.
*Race Day Registration will begin at 7:30 AM in Stewart Lodge*
*Race T-Shirts Guaranteed to first 200 5k registrants. Please indicate your size (S,M,L,XL,XXL) at check-out*
**Individual collecting the most in donations for the Wilmot Cancer Institute will receive 2 gift certificates each for a 1-night stay in any choice suite at The Vagabond Inn of Naples, NY! Please visit their website here at: www.thevagabondinn.com/
*Door Prize Drawings will be held following the awards ceremony based on randomly selected runner/walker bib numbers
*Food & Beverages will be available to all participants