The Weston Kiwanis Club is honored to host the seventh year of the Reservoir Run Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids Fun Run this Sunday, October 28. Today, Wednesday, October 24 is the last day for online registration.
Register HERE.
You can register the day of the race at 7 am in the Old Cafeteria of Weston High School. We can accept cash or personal checks only on Sunday. The fees go increase on Saturday and Sunday.
You can also register and/or pickup your preregistered bibs, shirts and swag at the Norfield Congregational Church Parish Hall- Saturday the 27th from 11 am to 4 pm at 64 Norfield Road. We can accept cash, credit cards and checks at this facility.
All events start and finish at one of the USA's Blue Ribbon Schools- Weston High. Many volunteers will be on hand to guide you thru your day and running adventures. Both events are bib-chip timed by Startline Race Services.
START TIMES: 5K starts promptly at 8:30am followed by the classic Half Marathon distance at 8:40am (If you believe your half marathon journey will take over three hours we can arrange for an early start.) Our half marathon course will be closing in three hours to accommodate traffic flow. Email our Race Director Marty Schaivone for early start details- msrunningproductions@yahoo.com
THE COURSES: Although roads are not closed both courses are well maintained and protected by the Weston Police and many volunteers.
The 5K course has some rolling hills and one water stop. It's a simple loop course on quiet roads and all miles are marked. Course map link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6945597
The challenging Half Marathon course has FIVE water stops, great directional signage, and all miles are marked. There's terrific Autumn scenery to keep you relaxed and 'occupied'! Course map link: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7160881
HALF MARATHON DESCRIPTION: In the first half of the course you'll travel on rolling hills along the border of the Saugatuck Reservoir. After running past the Reservoir dam you'll fly downhill for over a half mile along the Saugatuck River and the area known as 'Devils Den'. Next you'll enjoy over a two mile long stretch of flat road, still along the river. You'll pass some of the stately homes historic Weston is known for.
The last two miles will test your endurance as you work your way back up to Weston High where you'll receive your well earned finishers medal.
AFTER YOUR GREAT FINISH: You'll collect your Finisher's Medal and go back to the cafeteria where you will be treated to a terrific variety of foods, fluids and nationally recognized Yummy Cookies. There will be entertainment while you eat, relax, re-hydrate and get ready for the awards and raffle. Don't leave - you must be present to win great gifts.
Only the 5K has age divisions 9 & under, and 10-13. BOTH 5K & Half Marathon events have age groups 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ For accurate results and awards we do need to wait untill a majority of finishers are in so that all age groups are represented.
SHIRTS: T-shirt size is guaranteed thru midnight October 14. After that date shirt sizing will be "as available". Shirt ordering and printing must be done in advance to insure completion in time for distribution.
AMENITIES: There is plenty of parking, lots of bathrooms and a warm gym for late registration and pre-reg pickup starting at 7 am.
OUR DONATIONS: Proceeds from the Reservoir Run Half Marathon will benefit the Connecticut Food Bank Kids’ BackPack Program that provides weekend meals to more than 3,300 children who are at risk of hunger when not in school. Additional funds are donated thru the Weston Kiwanis Club Foundation to local youth organizations.
The 5K proceeds are donated to the Weston Boosters Club.
QUESTIONS: About the race, course and general information - contact the Race Director Marty Schaivone-msrunningproductions@yahoo.com You can see all the events directed by MS Running Productions at www.hitekracing.com/msrunning If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
This race is directed by Marty Schaivone – M.S. Running Productions. MSRP helps to direct over 40 other events in which last year raised over $250,000 for charities including Aquarion Barnum Festival 5K/10K in Bridgeport, Black Rock "Run for the Rock", Milford Bank Moves for Veterans, MADD Dash in Stratford, Colony Grill Hot Oil 5K in Fairfield, Stratford Turkey Trot, Cow Chip Cross Country Run & Jingle Bell Run in Trumbull, and over 35 other events in Fairfield County.
The 2018 MSRP schedule: www.hitekracing.com/msrunning