Run/Walk for Bake

Saturday, July 8, 2023 Past event
11:00 AM EDT
Rome, New York
$22.20 · 1 race

Event summary

Join us for the uplifting "Run/Walk for Bake" event on Saturday, July 8, 2023, in picturesque Rome, Oneida. This heartwarming 5K run/walk is a tribute to the beloved Steve Baker, celebrating his life and legacy in a non-competitive and inclusive atmosphere. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome—whether you're a runner, jogger, walker, biker, or even bringing your furry friend or little ones in strollers. The event will start and end at Franklyn's Field, featuring a special 2.1-mile loop that honors Bake's baseball number.

Experience the joy of community while supporting a meaningful cause, as proceeds from the event will contribute to a scholarship in Steve's name at RFA. And don’t forget to bring your appetite! A food truck, Brake from the Grind, will be on-site, donating 10% of their profits to the scholarship fund. This event not only aims to honor a cherished friend but also fosters a sense of togetherness and remembrance. Mark your calendars for this special day of celebration and support!

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  • Run/Walk for Bake

    Incl. $2.20 Fee &

    This will be a 2.1 mile loop starting and ending at Franklyn's field in Rome, NY. The mileage is significant as it was Steve's baseball number!

    11:00 AM EDT

    $22.20

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Organiser's description

This 2nd run/walk 5k is to commemorate our very dear friend Steve Baker. This will not be a competitive event and there will be no place finishers, rather a way to gather, support, and observe a wonderful human being. We welcome anyone who would like to participate...Runners, Joggers, walkers, bikers, families with strollers, pets etc. will all be welcome! We hope that this can be an annual tribute to Steve, his life and accomplishments, and legacy, that we all admire. Young people 5 and under are free to participate!! We will have a food truck this year (Brake from the Grind: https://www.facebook.com/brakefromthegrind), and will be set up at the finish of the race @ Franklyn's Field in Rome. They are graciously willing to donate 10% of the profits to our cause so please come hungry! Money from the event will deposited into an existing account for a scholarship offered in Steve's name each year at RFA. Please feel free to contact me (Mike Rushford) with any questions you may have. There will be announcements in the upcoming weeks in both the Rome Daily Sentinel and Utica OD as well as Facebook posts from close friends so feel free to share!! The event will start and end at Franklyn's field and be a 2.1 mile loop for Bake's baseball number!

**New Info.**

Run will start and finish @ Franklyns Field

Starting @ Franklyns field, we will travel west on Locust Street toward N.George (passing Ft. Stanwix Elementary)
Well take a right up N. George an around Vogel Park (to the right, bringing us to Sycamore)
Well take another right and west on Sycamore (towards the Bakers old house), crossing Madison headed towards the baseball field (a walk that the Bakers probably took before!)
Just past the field, well take a right up Craig to Walnut
Well turn right and back east on Walnut to James.
Well turn right and head south on James back to Franklyns field (2.1 miles- Bakes number!)

*Food truck on site and will offer a percentage toward the Stephen Baker memorial scholarship!!

Location

Franklyn's Field, Rome, 13440, NY, United States

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