Registration open for 8th Annual Run Manchester

2014 Run Manchester

After taking a year off, Run Manchester is back and raring to go!

Join the energy and fun for the 8th Annual Run Manchester on Saturday August 6, 2016 at 10 am. Everyone is welcome to run, jog, walk, hop, or roll your way through a 1 mile fun run, 5K, or 10K course. The race will take participants through historic downtown Manchester, through the quaint village streets and highlight the community’s beautiful schools and parks! Prizes will be awarded in each age category.

Registration begins at 9 am. The 5K and 10K will start together at 10 am following the 1 mile Fun Run. The awards will be presented at 11:30 am. Runners who register early are guaranteed a t-shirt. Individuals who register the day of will be given shirts … until they run out. All paid runners will also receive a free drink coupon and snack. It is free to participate in the 1 Mile Fun Run – and open to all. Registration fees for the 5K & 10K runs are both $30 for adults and $20 for students. To register online, click here.

The Manchester Street Festival will be set up and ready to greet runners as they complete the fun run. Be sure to save the date and invite family and friends to join you for a fun-filled day in Manchester.

Run Manchester is organized by The Manchester Area Friends, whose goal is to sponsor local events and raise money to directly support activities, clubs and causes for the children in and around Manchester.

The 1 mile fun run is free and open to everyone.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.