WESTPORT ISLAND — The 10th annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K is slated for Sunday.
The race begins at 9 a.m., with the Fun Run/Walk set for an 8:30 a.m. start.
This is always an exciting race on bridgea ccessible Westport Island, on an USATF-certified course running through scenic pine and fir tree forests, and along the water.
Registration for the race will be at the Old Town Hall on the Main Road, beginning at 7:30 a.m. on race day, where race packets can be picked up.
Proceeds from the event go to the Westport Island Volunteer Fire Department. Over the past nine years, the fire department have received over $13,000 in proceeds from the race.
To register online, go to www.westportisland.org.
Awards will be presented to top male and female finishers, and to age group winners. Raffle prizes and postrace refreshments will be available.
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