Reservoir Run half marathon on October 28 in Weston benefits CT Food Bank

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 children in 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 here.