Butterfield & Vallis 5K Road Race On January 26
The Butterfield & Vallis 5K road race will be held on Sunday, January 26th, with a number of prizes on offer.
A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Heart Foundation are the recipients of the race proceeds and the race will launch their Heart Month [February] events.
“The races kick off at 8.30am with a 1k race for lower primary students. At 9.00am the Primary and Middle School boys and girls will run the 2.7k route and at 9.30am, the Senior School students and adults will run 5k. Walkers will start 5 minutes after the runners.
Slideshow from last year’s Butterfield & Vallis 5K road race
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“$500 will be awarded to the Primary, Middle and Secondary schools/junior groups with the most entries. Draw prizes will include 2 pedal bikes from Winners’ Edge and Sportseller vouchers.
“BF&M have kindly donated activity trackers to all category winners. There will also be a corporate prize for the company with the most entries.
“Volunteers from the Bermuda Heart Foundation will be assisting with the race both with number pick-up, marshaling the course and manning the water stops.
“The first 1,000 participants at number pick-up will receive a goodie bag filled with products from Highland Spring, Planters, Jif Peanut Butter, Axe, Ronzoni, Pepperidge Farm and Kraft Punchers PLUS a fabulous dri-fit shirt courtesy of New York Presbyterian Hospital.
“At the end of the event, there will be plenty of Dannon yogurt and Nature Valley granola bars. The first 1,000 finishers will receive a fun fidget spinner medal and all age group prize winners will receive a gift certificate and a special event ceramic mug.
“To register, go to www.racedayworld.com. Paper entries are available at the Sportseller, at both Butterfield & Vallis locations and should be dropped off at the Sportseller.
“Paper entries close on Wednesday, January 22nd at 4.45pm online entries close @ 6.00pm on Friday, January 24th. Late registration & number pick-up will be on Saturday, January 26th between 10.00am & 1.00pm at Butterfield & Vallis on Woodlands Road.
This event is supported by the Mid Atlantic Athletic Club. For further information, please contact Terri Durrant, Butterfield & Vallis 236-6688 Ext. 416 or 335-4870 or email terridurrant@gmail.com.
