11th Annual Southwest Café Margarita 5k to Benefit Ridgefield Sunrise Cottage on July 29

Race participants running for margarita’s… Register HERE!

If your goal is to run or walk a 5k here is your chance.  Or if you want to encourage a friend or family member, this event is for you.  And if you love the idea of a local restaurant owner who likes to give back to her community…look no further. 

When Southwest Café in Ridgefield, CT opened in 1987, owner Barb Nevins had just moved here from her former home – New Mexico.  She brought not only a wonderful Santa Fe cuisine and a Southwest décor, but the chilies infused in almost every recipe.  That tradition continues today.  The chilies are handpicked and flown to CT by Barb each summer. 

To celebrate 30 years in operation, Southwest Café is sponsoring the 11^thAnnual Southwest Café Margarita 5k on Saturday, July 29th.  This popular road race takes place close to the restaurant at 109 Danbury Rd. and is open to all age groups.  Sponsors include, Ridgefield Running Company, Reynolds and Rowella, Pelham Homes, HamletHub and more.

Race Director is Megan Searfoss, owner of Ridgefield Running Company. Online registration: southwestcafe.com.  Registration is tiered pricing…The sooner you register, the less expensive! You can pick up your packet on Friday, 7/28 at Southwest Café from 4pm – 7pm or at The Ridgefield Running Company from 10am – 5 pm or Saturday, 7/29 at Southwest Café from 5pmto race-time. 

The race starts at 7pm and will conclude with a free margarita for every participant with a race number, 21 and over.  Tech tee-shirts for the first 300 registrants and a Southwest Cafe Margarita 5k margarita glass will be awarded to 1, 2 & 3 place in all age groups 21 and over.

Participants who stay for dinner will also enjoy live music by Kevin Ryan and friends!

Proceeds for this event will go once again to Ridgefield Sunrise Cottage, a home to six developmentally disabled adults.  The Cottage celebrates twelve full years; operating as a group home, providing comfortable independent living for the residents. It is located in a neighborhood setting close to the community center of Ridgefield.  The town of Ridgefield has embraced the home and has affirmed the importance of assimilating individuals with special needs in the local community. 

This is an event that you won’t want to miss!  For more info about Southwest Café, visit:www.SouthwestCafe.com.