5-Mile Run To Benefit Port Washington Charities

PORT WASHINGTON, NY — Runners are encouraged to sign up for the Port Washington Winter Run, a five-mile loop starting and ending in North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington.

Proceeds benefit the Community Chest of Port Washington, a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization whose mission is to give grants to charities that serve Port Washington residents and to provide below-cost rent to charities, helping them fulfill their missions.

The race is open to runners 13 and older with five-mile times of 75 minutes or less.

It will kick off at 9 a.m. on March 8 at Bar Beach, 175 West Shore Rd., Port Washington. Admission is $50 for runners 21 and older and $35 for runners under 21.

All runners will get a long sleeve performance shirt, and everybody who finishes will get a medal.

At the end of the race, awards will be given to the top three male and female runners in each five-year age group.

The event naturally involves a bit of after run fun. The Post Race Party will be held in a heated tent, with live music, lunch and beer donated and served by Greenport Harbor Brewing Company.

Runners under 16 must be accompanied by a parent to enter the tent and runners old enough to drink will get bracelets.

Visit the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce website for more information and to register for the run.