The 20th annual Dudley Pond Run will be held Sunday, September 18, 2016. Proceeds benefit the Dudley Pond Association’s efforts to preserve the quality of Dudley Pond and fight invasive pondweeds.
There are events for all ages and abilities: a 5-kilometer race sanctioned by USA Track & Field, a 2-mile competitive walk, a kids’ race, and a noncompetitive fitness walk.
Sylvia Greene of Passion to Move will lead the fun noncompetitive fitness walk starting at 10:30 a.m. It will be followed by the kids’ fun run at 12:30 p.m., and the 5-kilometer race and the 2-mile competitive walk at 1:00 p.m.
With advance registration the fee is $6 for the kids’ fun run and $20 for all other events. Preregister as a member of a running or walking team of five or more and pay just $18.
On race day, the fee is $8 for kids, $25 for adults.
More information and instant online registration for all events are available at http://tinyurl.com/gotnsf4. The registration form also can be obtained by writing Dudley Pond Run, PO Box 5114, Wayland, MA 01778-4137 or calling 508-655-1923.
The first 50 registered adult runners and walkers will receive an official race T-shirt. The race will be held rain or shine.
The race begins at Mansion Beach, located at Mansion Road and Lakeshore Drive, near Route 126 and West Plain Street, in Wayland, Mass. The event will loop around the pond with a short hilly route through the residential area.
Post-race festivities include complimentary refreshments, featuring Dairy Queen Dilly Bars and Starbucks coffee.
The Dudley Pond Association is a nonprofit organization in Wayland. Its goal is to preserve the present and future wellbeing of the natural and beautiful 84-acre pond, designated as a great pond by Massachusetts, for fishing, canoeing and other light recreation. Pond usage is open to all state residents.
For photos of the 2015 Run – all events – see http://www.dudleypond.org/2015-fun-run.html
Event Times:
- 10:30 am Fitness Walk (non-competitive)
- 12:30 pm Kids’ Fun Run
- 1:00 pm 5K Run
- 1:00 pm 2 Mile Walk
