Fitness Walk and Competitive Walk for Non-Runners, Plus Kids’ Fun Run. 20th Annual Event Takes Place September 18
The 5-kilometer Dudley Pond Run goes over a picturesque course that’s challenging for runners at all levels. But there’s action for people who don’t want to run at all.
The noncompetitive fitness walk is a great choice for non-runners.
“The noncompetitive fitness walk is fun and self-paced with the goal of moving and enjoying the beauty and charm of the pond. There will be guidance on how to warm up and cool down as well as tips on how to make your walk a richer fitness experience,” says leader Sylvia Greene of Passion to Move.
For those who want to walk faster, there’s competitive 2-mile walk. Some competitive walkers push it fast. Others treat it as a leisurely stroll, so it’s great for everyone.
The fitness walk kicks off at 10:30 a.m. It Sunday, September 18, 2016. 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.
Proceeds benefit the Dudley Pond Association’s efforts to preserve the quality of Dudley Pond and fight invasive pondweeds.
More information and instant online registration for all events are available online here. 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 (www.dudleypond.org) 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.
A gallery of photos from the 2015 run is online here.
