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Farmington School Hosts Family Friendly Fun Run and 5K

Race registration is open and sponsorship opportunities are still available for East Farms Elementary School PTO's Spring Ahead 5K Road Race

Farmington, CT – Lace up those running shoes! The 3rd Annual East Farms Spring Ahead 5K & Fun Run will be held at East Farms School in Farmington on Sunday, April 3rd. Last year’s race attracted more than 450 runners, and their families, from statewide and beyond. Registration is currently open at $20 a runner with an early registrant discount before March 18th. The event features electronic timing by Timing Plus New England, an awards ceremony featuring prizes for each age group and a family friendly atmosphere. After the race, enjoy giveaways, healthy snacks, music and dancing.

Through participation and fundraising in the community, the East Farms PTO is proud to support our future leaders’ education. With this event, the PTO hopes to inspire children and adults to develop and maintain healthy bodies and minds – and have a great time doing it. The race mission is to challenge family members and coworkers to build a running team and participate. Parents in the community are encouraged to inspire our youth to get up and get moving in the 5K, Fun Run or 1 Mile Fitness Walk as a family and spring ahead into the new season.

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The event begins on April 3rd at 12:15 PM with a half-mile and a one-mile fun-run for kids and a one-mile fitness walk for all ages. The 5K begins at 1:00 PM through the streets of Farmington. Click here for more information on the event, and to register online.

This year’s top sponsors include California Pizza Kitchen, MJD Builders, LLC, JB Sportsgear, Highland Park Market, Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, UConn Health, and CURE Restaurant & Bar. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Please contact Michele Beaule at EFPTO@FPSCT.ORG for more information on how to become a sponsor.

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