Runners and walkers of all abilities are invited to participate in the fourth annual Rochester Road Race sponsored by Covanta Semass. This 5k (3.1 mile) event will kick off on Saturday August 11th at 9 a.m. and is open to runners and walkers of all ages.
The race is incorporated as a non-profit organization and net proceeds from entry fees will be donated to “The Family Pantry – Damien’s Place” in Wareham. In addition, participants and spectators are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items, which will be collected prior to the race and donated to the food pantry. Damien’s Place provides food to over 500 families in need each month. To date the Rochester Road Race has raised over $20,000 for the Pantry and donated over 1,450 pounds of food.
Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers and top three males and females in each of 8 age divisions. Refreshments, goodie bags and a chance to win raffle prizes will be available for all participants. The first 300 registered participants also receive Road Race t-shirts.
Entry forms can be picked up at Plumb Library, printed from www.rochesterma.com or participants can download forms or register on-line at www.JBRace.com. Runners and walkers can also sign up, and pick up numbers, on Friday evening from 5 pm to 7 pm at the First Congregational Church of Rochester as well as Saturday on morning from 8 am to 8:45 am, at Dexter Lane athletic fields in Rochester.
Before Wednesday August 8th, the entry fee for adult runners is $15., with a reduced entry fee of $10. for walkers and those 12 or under and 70 or older. After August 8th, registration is $20.00 per runner.
The race will start on Dexter Lane, continue down Mary’s Pond Road to Walnut Plain, and turn left on Clapp Road. A water stop will be set up on Clapp Road at the halfway point. Runners will turn left onto Mendell Road, and then make another left onto Rounseville Road, finishing on the church green in the center of town.