| Hosted by | LEAP & The Julia Rusinek Memorial Fund |
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| Details | The run celebrates the life of Julia Rusinek and honors the ideals for which she lived. She dedicated her summers and her free time to working with children. Run proceeds will go to our charity partner LEAP (Leadership, Education, Athletics in Partnership). LEAP is an academic, social enrichment, and leadership training program for children and youth from high-poverty neighborhoods in New Haven, CT. LEAP is perfectly aligned with our and Julia’s mission to support children through developing leadership skills, a love of literature and writing, and dedication to athleticism. The run will take place in scenic Edgewood Park in the Westville section of New Haven. Edgewood Park was designed in 1910 by Frederick Law Olmstead, who also designed Central Park in NYC. Our 5k course stays entirely within the park, on its primary road running by West River and the ponds. The route is safe, quiet, scenic, and there are NO cars. All abilities and ages are welcome and encouraged to join us to run, walk, and enjoy the kids’ run. You have two choices: — be computer-timed as you run or walk the 5K or — Walk the entire 5K and do not be timed (your bib will not have a computer chip on it). Registration is online only — even on race day! NO paper entries. NO cash accepted. Register at this link: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/NewHaven/JuliasRunforChildren This site will remain open until ten minutes before the start of the run/walk. The run takes place in Edgewood Park, just off Whalley Ave in the Westville section of New Haven. The route starts and ends near the pavilion/skate park. For driving directions, put these places/addresses into your GPS: ‘Manjares New Haven’ (a great coffee shop/restaurant) ‘382 W Rock Ave New Haven’ ‘Edgewood Park Skate Park’ will also get you there. DO NOT put ‘Edgewood Park’ by itself, as it may direct you to Edgewood Ave, about 1 mile from the start line. For more information, visit: https://juliarun.org/runs/2024 – 2/ |
| Admission | $35 |
| Location | Edgewood Park |
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| More Info | info link |