Ion Bank Cheshire Road Races welcome new Board President!

The Ion Bank Cheshire Road Races proudly welcome new Board President, Bill Manthey. Manthey is a long time member of the race board and past President of the Cheshire Lions Club. He brings fresh enthusiasm and logistical knowledge of the event to the role of President. Bill Costello is stepping down from the position after 8 years of service. “We appreciate Bill Costello’s long standing dedication to the event, building the event from a concept to a race with thousands of participants. I look forward to continuing to grow the event in the years to come” states Manthey. The road race also welcomes past president of the Cheshire Lions Club, Peter Remillard, who will serve as the Vice President of the road race.

This year’s 8th Annual Ion Bank Cheshire Road Races expects to have a crowd of nearly 3,000 participants. The race is set for is Sunday, April 28, 2019. The event hosts a half marathon, 5K, 2-person relay and Ion Insurance Kids Fun Run. The event also hosts the UnitedHealthcare Healthy Living Festival, which offers family activities and a variety of health, nutritional and medical services.

The half marathon is a flat course that runs through Cheshire and Hamden with significant stretches along the historic Farmington Canal Trail. All courses begin at Cheshire High School. Following the event, participants are welcome to join the post-race party offering delicious food, refreshments, live music, an awards ceremony and more!

The Cheshire Half Marathon & 5K Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that annually donates approximately $100,000 to a number of local organizations. The majority of race proceeds benefit Abilities Without Boundaries, Best Buddies CT, and the Cheshire Lions Club. Abilities Without Boundaries and Best Buddies CT are non-profit organizations dedicated to helping children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities. The Cheshire Lions Club serves as a fundraiser for the Cheshire community, donating over $20,000 to the community annually. The race also donates to a number of community organizations in Cheshire.

Major sponsors of the event include Ion Bank, UnitedHealthcare, Audi Wallingford, Porsche Wallingford, Yale New Haven Health and OrthoNOW.

The Ion Bank Cheshire Road Races is organized by the Cheshire Half Marathon Foundation Board. The board is comprised of 40 members with diverse backgrounds from the Cheshire community. Along with the race committee, JB Sports, coordinator of the Faxon Law Fairfield & New Haven Road Races, is organizing the event. To register or learn more, visit www.cheshirehalfmarathon.org or call (203) 481-5933.