EDRRC - Racing to the Rescue 5k Run/Walk

Sunday, October 8, 2023 Past event
8:30 AM EDT
Pawling, New York
$27.50 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Join the excitement at the Racing to the Rescue 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 8, 2023, in beautiful Pawling, Dutchess County! This uplifting event kicks off with a Kids Fun Run starting at 8:15 AM, followed by the main 5K race at 8:30 AM sharp, rain or shine. Participants will navigate a scenic course featuring dirt roads, grass fields, and paved paths, all while supporting a fantastic cause.

Organized by a passionate local high school senior, this event aims to raise funds for the Akindale Thoroughbred Horse Rescue, ensuring that these majestic animals receive the supplies they need. Enjoy a guaranteed finisher medal if you register before the October 1st cut-off, and be in the running for awards in various age categories. The pre-registration fee for the 5K is just $25, while race day registration is $30. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference in the community while enjoying a fun-filled day of running and camaraderie!

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  • EDRRC - Racing to the Rescue 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & Finisher Medal

    8:30 AM EDT

    $27.50

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Organiser's description

EASTERN DUTCHESS ROAD RUNNERS CLUB
RACING TO THE RESCUE 5K RUN/WALK

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2023

KIDS FUN RUN STARTS AT 8:15AM AND 5K STARTS AT 8:30 AM SHARP (RAIN OR SHINE)



ON OCTOBER 8TH WE'LL BE WORKING WITH OUR FRIEND/CLUB MEMBER JOSLYN WALSH AND THE AKINDALE THOROUGHBRED HORSE RESCUE TO PUT ON THE RACING TO THE RESCUE 5K RUN/WALK.

JOSLYN IS A SENIOR AT PAWLING HIGH SCHOOL AND SHE IS ORGANIZING THIS EVENT TO EARN HER GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD. SHE IS PASSIONATE ABOUT HORSES AND RUNNING, SO SHE CREATED THIS RACE AS A SUSTAINABLE FUNDRAISER TO MAKE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT FOR AKINDALE THOROUGHBRED HORSE RESCUE AND HER LOCAL COMMUNITY. PLEASE COME OUT TO SUPPORT HER IN HER EFFORTS TO HELP THE HORSES!

COURSE IS DIRT ROAD, GRASS FIELDS AND ROAD.

ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES FOR THE HORSES OF THE AKINDALE THOROUGHBRED RESCUE IN PAWLING.



REGISTRATION FEE

5K RUN/WALK PRE-REGISTRATION FEE $25.00 GUARANTEED FINISHER MEDAL (CUT-OFF 10/1/23)

5K RUN/WALK REGISTRATION DAY OF RACE FEE: $30.00 NO FINISHER MEDAL

FREE KIDS FUN RUN (10 & UNDER) SIGN UP RACE DAY.

RACE PACKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT 7:30 AM ON RACE DAY

DISCOUNTED PRICES FOR CLUB MEMBERS.

BECOME A MEMBER AT EDRRC.ORG



AWARDS

FINISHER MEDALS (GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BEFORE 10/01/23)

TOP OVERALL MALE & FEMALE RUNNERS & TOP 3 RUNNERS IN EACH AGE GROUP FOR MALE AND FEMALE

AGE GROUP AWARDS: 0-9,10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+



PLACE

23 COX RD

PAWLING, NY 12564

Location

23 Cox Rd, Pawling, 12564, NY, United States

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