The Ninth Annual Bench 5K run/walk to benefit Fit Kids for Life! will take place on Saturday, May 13. A fun run starts at 8:45 AM and the 5K starts at 9:30 AM.
This is a great event... a great, scenic course through historic Stony Brook, tech tee race shirts, race photo, great post-run party with live entertainment and free food and beverages provided by The BENCH... all for a great cause!!! Registration on or before May 9th is $25 and day of race is $30. Register or get more information at https://raceroster.com/events/2017/12761/9th-annual-bench-5k or call 444-6169. Fit Kids for Life! is an inter-disciplinary lifestyle wellness program for children who are struggling with obesity and related conditions like hypertension, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. The goal of the program, open to children from 8 – 17 years-old and their families, is to make gradual changes in a child’s eating and lifestyle habits through exercise, nutrition and behavioral modification.