E.B. Road Races planned for Oct. 13

E.B. Road Races planned for Oct. 13

The 25th annual East Brunswick Road Races, featuring the running of a Kids Pumpkin Dash, a 10K race, a 5K race and the 11th annual Camp Daisy Walk, is set for Oct. 13, rain or shine, at Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center, Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick.

Registration is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Kids Dashes are set to start at noon. The Daisy Walk will begin at 12:30 p.m. The 10K and 5K events will start conconcurrently at 1 p.m.

The day is coordinated by the East Brunswick Department of Recreation and Community Services, in conjunction with the Raritan Valley Road Runners.

All youngsters in the Kids Dashes will receive a ribbon and a free pumpkin for participating. Registration for the dashes is $2 on race day only.

The Camp Daisy Walk will feature prizes for the top fund-raisers. There will be post-walk refreshments and a free pumpkin for all walkers. Participants may register with a $15 fee per person, a $25 family entry fee, or with a similar or higher amount in pledges. The walk also is open to baby strollers and wheelchairs.

The 5K and the 10K races are open to all individuals who are medically able and properly trained, regardless of age, ability or physical/mental disability. Awards, prizes, post-race refreshments and other amenities will conclude the day.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Camp Daisy program/East Brunswick Brain Injured Children (EBBIC) and the Simon Youth Foundation.

Early registration will take place from 1-5 p.m. on Oct. 12 at Brunswick Square Mall, J.C. Penney Court, Route 18, East Brunswick.

For more information, call the township recreation office at (732) 390-6797 or the race hotline at (732) 254-3120. Information also is available at www.rvrr.org.