7th Annual Horse Country 10-Mile Race and 5K in Wellington
The Wellington Runners Club and the Village of Wellington are proud to announce the 7th Annual Horse Country 10-Miler scheduled for Sunday, October 23rd beginning at 7:15 a.m. This 10 mile course will be quiet and serene and will show off the beautiful equestrian and aeronautical community of Wellington. Returning to the race is the popular Sebastian’s 5K run/walk. This 5K is in memory of Sebastian Sarmiento, a courageous Wellington 9-year-old boy who lost his battle with cancer.
The race will start in front of the New Horizons Elementary School located at 13900 Greenbriar Boulevard. Registration is $25 in advance or $30 on race day. Sebastian’s 5K Run/Walk is $20 in advance or $25 on race day. Race day registration begins at 5:45 a.m. Pre-registration is also available online at Active.com or you can pick up a registration form at FIT2RUN located in the Wellington Green Mall or at Wellington Community Center or Village Park. Information and application forms are available at www.wellingtonrunners.org. The race will be chip timed by AccuChip and the course will have splits at the five mile marker. There will be complimentary post-race refreshments for registered participants and first aid stations along the course.
The run will benefit the Kids Cancer Foundation of South Florida, a local foundation for children with cancer and blood disorders. Sponsors of this event include Atlantic Filter, Starbucks, Strathmore Bagels, The Children’s Hospital at Palms West, Walgreens, FIT2RUN, Whole Foods, Costco, Palm Beach Show Group and A Winning Smile Dental Group.
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.