No. 87 - Running for the Fire Department

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Runners get ready – the 3rd Annual Bayport Fire Department 5k Race and Kids Fun Run will take place on Saturday, September 10.  This local race is great to participate in and fun to watch.

The 5k (3.1 miles) race takes off from at 9 a.m. rain or shine.  The course winds through the flat, fast and beautiful streets of our town. Even if you are not a runner come out along the route to cheer everyone on. Nearly 200 people participated in the the 2010 run to support the fire department.

Prizes will be awarded for top male and female overall, top male and female masters age 40 and over, and top three male and female in 13 different age categories from 12 to over 75. All participants receive a tee shirt. 

The fun run for kids will be ¼-mile race around the grounds of Bayport Fire Department. This race starts before the 5k at 8:30 a.m. All children in the fun run will receive an award.

Cost for the 5k is $25 per runner and $10 per runner for the fun run.  Registration can be done online at JustFinish.Net.  You can also register or pick up your number on September 9, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. and on September 10, 7 a.m.- 8:45 a.m. at Bayport Fire Department.

Call Bayport Fire Department for more information 631-472-0641.