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Manchester Road Race adds new "Veterans' Row" to 2018 Race

New venue to honor runners in all branches of our past and present armed forces

Drew Crandall, Patch MayorVerified User Badge
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Patriotism has always been a core value of Manchester Road Race culture. Before and during this year's 82nd annual race on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, organizers are taking patriotism to a new level by hosting Veterans' Row at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, located at the corner of East Center Street and Main Street as runners head for the finish line. Veterans' Row will include free camouflage sport caps and pens for current military and veteran runners; a pre-race current military and veteran runner reception from 8:30 to 10 am; military equipment demonstration area; flags and a "place of honor" recognizing current military and veteran runners during the Race; and extensive media coverage before, during and after the Race. To support this new patriotic effort, sponsorship packages are available to interested businesses. For details, please contact Drew Crandall at 860.871.6500 or email mrr@keeptouch.com.

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