5K for Kalama

Kershaw Park
Canandaigua, NY 14424

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Event Description

The course takes place along the north end of Canandaigua Lake!  A beautiful run with zero elevation and scenic views.  The race will begin at Kershaw Park across from Young Lion brewing and continue down the city pier and back to the path at Kershaw.  The course will include a loop around Lagoon Park and finish at the same site of the start - totaling 3.1 miles.  REGISTRATION TENT  AND POST RACE EVENTS WILL BE AT YOUNG LION BREWING!  Kids ages 12 & under run for free! We are also offering a one mile loop option for $10!
New this year!  With race registration comes the option to take part in a complimentary yoga practice lead by Judy O'Donnell of Canandaigua Cross Training prior to race start!  If you would only like to participate in the yoga portion of the day - signup is $10.  Yoga will begin at 8:15, giving you time to check in with registration, and last half an hour.

With your race bib or t-shirt you will receive $1 off your first beer at Young Lion!

100% of the proceeds from the race will directly benefit the Kalama Project - a mission project started with Father Dominic of Kenya while in residency at St. Benedict's Parish.

Awards
Overall Male/Female
Top (male/female) finishers in 5 year age groups
- Race timing provided by Yen Timing Services
- Digital display clock at finish
- Post race awards ceremony
- Plenty of refreshments after the race

About the Kalama Project"
Since 2009, the Kalama Project has been sponsored by St. Benedict Parish in Canandaigua / Bloomfield, NY.
Each year we:
  • Add another classroom to a grades 1-8 school we are constructing 
  • Provide scholarships for high school and college students
  • Subsidize the health clinic 
Come run with us in solidarity with our friends in Kenya to continue this tremendous cause!


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