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This Year, Branford Expects Over 3,000 for Road Race

"Well ahead" of last year's number.

 

The 32nd annual Father’s Day Road Race takes place on Sunday, June 17, 2012 and race organizers are expecting a record crowd of over 3,000 participants in the 5-mile Road Race, Fitness Walk and Fun Run. The race field is already well ahead of last year’s record number of nearly 2,700 participants. Race Director Ray Figlewski states, “We’re overjoyed about the way the local running and fitness community has supported the event.  Thousands of Branford residents come out each year to cheer on the participants. Thirty-two years ago we never could have imagined this level of support.”  The race is one of the Country’s largest 5 mile races and one of New England’s top running events.

Starting on the Branford Green, the 1-Mile Fun Run has a new start time of 9:30 a.m. this year.  The Fun Run is followed by the 2-Mile Health Walk at 10:10 a.m. and the 5-Mile Run at 10:15 a.m. This year’s 5-mile race will once again serve as a State Championship. Many of Connecticut’s top runners are expected to participate.  Julie Francis, Branford Road Race Committee member and owner of soundRUNNER says, “We are dedicated to bringing Connecticut’s best athletes to Branford and making the Branford Road Race one of the best in the Country”.  Runners can enjoy live music along the racecourse at seven locations.

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The Branford Road Race is pleased to announce 9 official charities in 2012. They include the Branford Counseling Center Basic Needs Program, Branford Education Foundation, The Community Dining Room, Camp Rising Sun, Lisa Pelosi- American Heart Association, Nicole DeFilippo Scholarship Fund, Sandra Ciccone Scholarship, New Have Home Recovery and Team Avery to Support CDKL5 Research. Participants who raise $200 or more for any of these 9 charities receive a complimentary entry into the race. To learn more about each charity, please visit branfordroadrace.net.

The race kicks off the final day of the Branford Festival, a community celebration that attracts tens of thousands of people.  All 5-mile race participants receive t-shirts, food, and many other race amenities.  For race information visit our website at branfordroadrace.net. Or call (203) 481-5933.  You can pick up your race packet or register at SoundRunner in Branford on June 15th and June 16th. 

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The major sponsors for the 2012 event are H.D. Segur Insurance, Stratton Faxon Law Offices, soundRUNNER, RE/MAX Alliance, Planet Fitness, Chapin & Havlicek Physical Therapy, Pasta Cosi, Premier Subaru and Premier Kia of Branford, Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists, Lynn’s Restaurant, Delicatessen & Caterers, Chabaso Bakery, The Sound and 99.1PLR.

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