The Waterfront Foundation to hold inaugural 5K run/walk
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he Waterfront Foundation will hold its inaugural 5K fundraiser, the Waterfront 5K Run & Walk, taking place Saturday, Aug. 8, at Wright Park in Dunkirk.
The 5K Run and Walk. The 5K race will be run on the existing Marauder Trotter 5K course beginning in Dunkirk Wright Park. The course continues on the walkway next to Lake Erie, past the pier, loops around Dunkirk Memorial Park and follows the walkway back to the Wright Park finish line. The Chautauqua Striders Runner of the Year program participants get a 10% discount, however, this race does not give ROTY points at this time. The walk in support of The Waterfront Foundation will kick off at the same time and follow the same path.
There will be a live DJ and a basket raffle as part of the festivities.
Dunkirk Wright Park is located at 198 Lake Front Boulevard, Dunkirk. Sign-in and final registration for the 5K will begin at 8 a.m., with the official race beginning at 9 a.m.
The cost is $25 plus $2.75 in fees for runners and walkers.
During the registration window from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., families can cheer on the community’s tiniest competitors in a special Baby Crawl Race – Little Watermelons event. Official registration for the crawl will be available on the event website. Pre-registration is required. The fee for the baby crawl is $5 plus $2.75 in fees.
The Chautauqua County Humane Society and other pet-adoption facilities from around the area will be attending with adoptable pets. Pets may participate in the walk/run as long as they follow all Wright Park rules and guidelines as set by the city of Dunkirk.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will directly support The Waterfront Foundation's ongoing mission to foster community health and wellness. The 501c3 organization accomplishes this by supporting community health through charity funds that focus on patient support, dental professionals, and nursing students. The Waterfront Fund also provides administrative services to The Chautauqua Center, a regional Federally Qualified Health Center located at 75 E. Third St., Dunkirk.
“We look forward to bringing the community together for this exciting first annual event,” said Michael Pease, The Waterfront Foundation CEO. “It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy our beautiful Dunkirk lakefront while investing in a healthier future for Chautauqua County and the rest of our service area."
Sponsors include Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cattaraugus County Bank, Newburg Spine and Sports, and Hideaway Bay Resort. Partners include the city of Dunkirk, the Chautauqua Striders, Trackqua and Chautauqua County Humane Society. Support is also being provided by Chautauqua Health and Fitness.
Event details, registration deadlines, and additional updates can be found on the official race and event site at https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Dunkirk/Waterfront5kRunWalk. The official website of The Waterfront Foundation is www.twfcommunity.org. Contact the race team through email at foundation@thechautauquacenter.org or call 716-294-3995.