Early bird registration open for ninth annual Born to Run 5K

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CLAREMONT — The ninth annual Born to Run 5K is now open for early bird registration. The race will take place on Saturday, Sept. 22, with sign-in and same-day registration starting at 8:30 a.m., at the Cornish Fairgrounds in Cornish. The race is open to runners and walkers of all ages.

Early bird registration is $25 for adults, $8 for students 17 and under, and $8 for a family with two or more children under 12 years old. Walkers, as always, are free. Registration and waivers are required for all.

The race is a loop course on almost all dirt roads, two portions of which are Class VI, and includes a challenging hill on the second section. The course includes one short section of flat pavement in the middle. The race finishes on a downhill to flat dirt road.

This year, the race will feature a new event for children: The Pumpkin Patch Obstacle Course. The course is still being planned, but will include activities for children of all ages, including toddlers. The course is being created by Born to Run committee member Gabe Giacomo, who helped create the obstacle course used in the Rock the Camo event sponsored by Red River.

Nonprofit agencies are invited to participate with the obstacle course at no cost. Each participating nonprofit will need to have an activity of their choice that will be incorporated into the obstacle course. Nonprofits will also be able to have information about their agency in the town hall.

To participate, contact Neil at [email protected].

For more information about the race, updates on the obstacle course, and registration, visit tlcfamilyrc.org/born-to-run-5k.html.

TLC Family Resource Center supports and strengthens all families, children, and youth of Sullivan and Lower Grafton counties with a wide range of free programs, support groups, education, and events.