From the Organizer
The Westport Fishermen’s Association is
hosting their 13th Annual Run for the Water on May 6, 2017. New 10K course length this year with cash awards for top finishers. The 5K
Family Fun Run/Walk returns, with fun prizes for top families and other categories. Free
t-shirt for all pre-registered entrants.
ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS MAY 5TH at 8 PM.
Be sure to save the date and join us! Run a
beautiful, flat and fast 10K course that loops through Horseneck State Beach
with ocean and river views, or walk or run a 5K course with friends and family for
fun. Water stations along the way.
All proceeds support our efforts to protect
& preserve the Westport River and its fish habitat, as well as our
scholarship and marine education programs. Visit our website for more information and current
weather conditions.
Prizes: Top three male and female 10K runners win
cash awards and medals. Fun prizes for top Fun
Run individuals, families/teams and various other participant categories. All runners will enjoy a delicious post-race feast, courtesy of The Back Eddy .
Race T-Shirts: Guaranteed for all who register by April 30th. After this date, registrants can select
from remaining stock at the race course, while supplies last. Any extra shirts still available at the conclusion of the races can be purchased
for an additional donation.
Fees:
From April 2nd to May 5th the pre-registration fee is $25.
Kids 14 & under can pre-register for $15.
Family maximum pre-registration fee is $60.
WFA members receive a $5 discount on the registration fee. Members may request a discount coupon code by emailing wfa@westportriver.org.
NOTE: Pre-registration ends at 8 PM on May 5th.
Race day entry fees are increased by 20%. To speed onsite registration you can download an entry form from http://westportriver.org/run-for-the-water/
Families & Teams: Families of 3+ members should select the Family registration option for the $60 maximum fee.
If you are the first person to register for a team, please select the 'Team Captain' button and then register your team name while registering yourself. You will then enter your team's name for others to join. If someone else already registered your team, choose the Team member option. You will then be asked to select 'no team' or your team name. If you don't see your team's name, you can back out and start over as 'Team Captain.' Any questions or if you are already registered and want to be added to a team, please feel free to email us: wfa@westportriver.org
Sponsors: Thanks to our friends at: The Back Eddy, LaPointe Insurance Agency, Westport Chiropractic, Bradshaw Insurance, Country Woolens, Even Keel Realty, Crystal Spring Water, New York Bagel, Osprey Sea Kayak Adventures, Westport Rivers Winery, Stop & Shop, Head Town Landing Country Store, Panera and more!