700 Expected for 3rd Annual Hot COCO 5K!
Submitted by ashley on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 14:26
Cheshire, CT: The 3rd Annual Hot COCO 5K and Kids Fun Run takes place Saturday, November 19, at 10:00 a.m. This rolling course, part on the paved Linear Trail, starts and finishes at Cheshire ’s Norton School . The race benefits Abilities Without Boundaries, formerly known as Cheshire Occupational & Career Opportunities, Inc. ( COCO ).
Organizers are expecting a record crowd of 700 participants for the Hot COCO 5K. After running, everyone is invited to enjoy a post race party featuring entertainment, food, beverages, children’s activities and the awards ceremony. Live music will be provided, courtesy of the band Guy Malone. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three overall male and female 5K finishers and the first male and female finisher over 40. Awards will also be given to top age-group finishers and ribbons will be given to all those completing the Kids Fun Run. Technical running shirts to the first 500 pre-registered 5K runners also B Tag timing, the state-of-the-art timing system will be used at the race. Hot cocoa will be provided!
“Last year’s race was a huge success. We had more than 600 participants. It’s fun for the entire family, whether running, walking or cheering on the participants. We anticipate having a record crowd this year” states the President of Abilities Without Boundaries’ Board of Directors, Michael Lenkowski. “Our goal is to have a fun and exciting event, and also give back to a worthy cause”.
JB Sports, coordinator of the Stratton Faxon New Haven Road Race and Branford Road Race, organizes the event. You can register online at www.jbsports.com. The 5K begins at 10 a.m. , with the Family Fun Run following immediately after the 5K finishes. For more information, please visit www.abilitieswithoutboundaries.com or call (203) 481-5933.
Abilities Without Boundaries provides opportunities in the community through employment and social experiences for people with developmental disabilities. Charlie Conway, Executive Director, adds “We look forward to the Hot COCO 5K. The event increases awareness of our organization and the money raised allows Abilities Without Boundaries to continue to be a positive part of people’s lives”.
The Hot COCO 5K is sponsored by Yale-New Haven Hospital, Keegan Brothers, Dal Fuel Oil Company, LLC, Accuracy Plus Home Inspections, Advanced Diagnostic Pain Treatment Centers, Arbella Insurance Group Charitable Foundation, Inc., Barker Specialty Company, Brown Rudnick, Budwitz & Meyerjack PC, Dr. Shimelman, Main Street Financial Group, Mantz Auto Sales & Repair, Inc., Serra & DelVecchio Insurance, Saint Mary’s Health System, Webster Bank, Bagelicious Bagels of Cheshire, Chabaso Bakery, and Crystal Rock.
