7th Annual Jeff Annas Memorial Firefighters 5k Run/Walk Returns to Wellington
The 7th Annual Jeff Annas Memorial Firefighters 5k Run/Walk will return to Wellington on Saturday, September 13th at 7:30a.m. The race begins and ends at the Wellington Amphitheater and travels down and back along Southshore Blvd. Registration closes Friday, September 12th or when the race has reached a maximum capacity of 1,400 entries. The cost for participation in the race is $35 and registration is available on the www.active.com website. The race proceeds will go to Waterfront Warriors, Little Smiles of Florida and the Jeff Annas Memorial Scholarship Fund. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 in each age group. Everyone participating will get a finisher medal.
There will also be a Kids Run which will be approximately ½ mile and will begin at 8:00a.m. Registration is FREE for the kid’s race and it will not be timed, but every finisher will receive a medal. For more information on the history of the race, please visit the www.jeffannas5k.com website.
Country Club Drive and Chancellor Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic while participants are on the roadway. During the race, motorists on Southshore Boulevard will be detoured at Greenview Shores to Wellington Trace and Big Blue. All roadways are expected to be cleared by 12:00p.m.
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.