_ 2017 LYSB Midsummer 5K Run & Walk:
The LYSB Midsummer Run kicks off the morning of the Old Lyme Midsummer Festival in historic Old Lyme Village. The Run benefits the Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau providing assistance to local families in Lyme and Old Lyme.
The LYSB Midsummer 5K Run features a fast and flat road race, a 5K Run & Walk, and a Kids K. The race will begin at the LYSB located at 59 Lyme Street and wind through the beautiful streets of the village. The race is held on the morning of the renowned Old Lyme Midsummer Festival, kicking off a weekend of cultural, artistic and community events at multiple sites throughout Old Lyme’s Historic District.
Registration fees for the 5K (run and walk) is $30 for adults, $15 for youth (18 and under). Registration for the “Kids K” fun run is $10. Chip timing will be provided by Timing Plus New England for 5K run participants only. Commemorative T-Shirts will be available for the the first 200 registered participants.
The overall top three men and women will be recognized as well as the top age group winner in the men and women divisions. Divisions will be broken down as follows: Youth 14 and under, 15 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59 and 60 plus.
Patrons supporting LYSB with donations of $50 or more will receive a gift and be recognized during the event. Please read more about or mission and consider donating at the Charitable Contribution feature on this page.
Online registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26th On site registrations accepted up to race day.
The LYSB Midsummer Run is generously sponsored by Simpson Healthcare Executives.
Saturday, July 29th, 2017
6:45 a.m. Registration opens
8:00 a.m. 5K Walk
8:15 a.m. 5K Run
9:00 a.m. Kids K
After the run visit the Old Lyme Midsummer Festival for a day of arts, music, food, and events in the historic Old Lyme village www.oldlymemidsummerfestival.com
2017 Results at: itsyourrace.com
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