WESTON, CONN. – The Kiwanis Club of Weston's 7th Annual Reservoir Run half marathon race is set for Sunday, October 28, in Weston. The race will benefit the Connecticut Food Bank Kids’ BackPack program, which provides weekend meal kits each week to children who may otherwise go without food when not in school. The program feeds more than 3,600 childrenin 118 public schools in Connecticut. The Kiwanis Club of Weston Foundation is also a beneficiary of the half marathon.
The Run is the signature fundraising project of the Kiwanis Club of Weston. Over 200 runners participated in last year’s race.
The race begins and ends at Weston High School which features a heated, indoor waiting area, post-race food and refreshments, prizes for top finishers by age category, goodie bags for all runners and long-sleeved t-shirts for pre-registered runners. The race follows a rolling, scenic course through historic rural Weston and includes a stretch along the Saugatuck River.
“As one of its founding co-chairs of the Reservoir Run, each year, I experience the incredible support that our town provides. It helps make this one of the most pleasant, friendly races for runners in a setting that is historic and beautiful,” said Phyllis Gary, founding co-chair of the Reservoir Run. “We value our runners and hope they feel appreciated for helping us to improve the lives of children through our partnership with the Connecticut Food Bank,” she added.
Connecticut Food Bank CEO Bernie Beaudreau said the funds raised will have a powerful impact on children served by the program and their families. “Funds from the Reservoir Run will help to provide school children at risk of hunger on the weekends a healthful and kid-friendly supply of foods. The Kids’ BackPack program helps children arrive at school ready to learn and helps families stretch their already strained budgets.”
Race information about the Kiwanis Club of Weston Reservoir Run and online registration is available at https://thereservoirrun.com/register.html.
The Kiwanis Club of Weston is a volunteer organization of over 120 men and women dedicated to serving the needs of children through community service and philanthropic activities. The Club meets for breakfast at 8:00am on Saturday mornings at the Norfield Congregational Church Hall, hosts presentations by a variety of speakers, supports numerous community service projects, and raises funds for a wide range of children's services. All are welcome to attend and participate. Since 2000, the Kiwanis Club of Weston has donated over $1,000,000 to causes supporting children and our community. For more information and to learn how to join Kiwanis, visit .
About the Connecticut Food Bank:
The Connecticut Food Bank is committed to alleviating hunger in Connecticut by providing food resources, raising awareness of the challenges of hunger, and advocating for people who need help meeting basic needs. The Connecticut Food Bank partners with the food industry, food growers, donors, and volunteers to distribute nutritious food to people in need, which last year provided more than 21 million meals. We distribute that food through a network of community-based programs to six Connecticut counties - Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, and Windham counties – where more than 300,000 people struggle with hunger. Visit us on the web at www.ctfoodbank.org, like us on Facebook and follow @CTFoodBank on Twitter and Instagram.