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Peconic Landing 11th Annual John May Mile and 5K Race 2016 Long Island New York |
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at Peconic Landing Community Center Greenport, Suffolk County, Long Island, New York |
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May 7, 2016 |
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8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Peconic Landing Community Center |
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1500 Brecknock Hall |
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Greenport, NY 11944 |
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Peconic Landing 11th Annual John May Mile and 5K Race 2016 at Peconic Landing Community Center in Greenport, Suffolk County, Long Island, New York.
In recognition of the many contributions John M. May of Southold made to the Peconic Landing community and beyond, the organization is renaming its 11th annual fundraiser race the John May Mile & 5K, to be held Saturday, May 7 at 1500 Brecknock Road in Greenport. Proceeds from the event benefit the Greenport Fire Department.
Known as the East End’s premier Older Americans Month event the John May Mile and 5K is open to runners and walkers of all ages and fitness abilities, offering both a relaxed mile-long walk and a more challenging 3.1 mile run. More than 400 participants are expected to run with more than 150 volunteers, including student-athletes and ROTC cadets from area school districts helping throughout the day. The inter-generational event promotes health and wellness through community involvement and sponsorship in celebration of Older Americans Month.
Peconic Landing will also be unveiling a portrait of the late chairman during a private ceremony on Friday night, to be hung next to other exemplary members of leadership.
Since kicking-off in 2005, the annual benefit has raised more than $180,000.00 for the Greenport Fire Department. Last year's campaign contributed a total of $25,700.00 helping to purchase, refurbish and maintain rescue equipment vital to keeping fire department volunteers safe during response efforts.
Registration and stretching begin at 8:00AM at Brecknock Hall with the race and walk to start at 10 a.m. Online registration is available at http://www.peconiclanding.com/john-may-mile-2016/. Pre-registration is recommended however participants can register the day of the event.
A barbeque lunch and the awards ceremony will follow at 11:15AM on the back lawn of Brecknock Hall, where goods from area businesses including gift certificates and donated goods will be raffled off with proceeds also benefiting the department.
Times/Review Media Group and American Tent have each signed on as gold sponsors of the event. Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor or donating a raffle prize are asked to contact info@peconiclanding.com. We appreciate your support.
To learn more about Peconic Landing, its offerings and programs, please visit www.peconiclanding.org. |
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631-477-3800 |
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