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Monday, October 7, 2019

Allegany County: RidgeWalk & Run set for October 20th

WELLSVILLE, NY (October 7, 2019) – For 27 years, the RidgeWalk & Run has been promoting good health by offering an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the beauty that is Western New York in the fall. Over the years, thousands of walkers and runners of all ages and fitness levels have made the RidgeWalk the premier outdoor activity in the region.  Whether you are looking to take a 2-mile relaxing walk through the woods or to compete in the 25K run, the RidgeWalk has something for everyone.
This year’s event is set for Sunday, October 20th. Registration and information can be found at Ridgewalk.com. As always, the options include 5K, 10k, and 25K competitive trail runs as well as a two-mile country road walk and 2-mile, 6-mile, 9-mile, and 25K trail walks. The 25k Trail Run is part of the USATF (USA Track & Field) Niagara Association Open, the USATF Niagara Masters Trail Championship, and the Eastern Grip Series. All events conclude on a gorgeous horse farm with festivities including music, food, and kids’ activities. The first 1,000 registrants will receive amenity bags which include a t-shirt, water bottle, cinch bag, and ball cap.
RidgeWalk Weekend kicks off with a pre-event dinner on Saturday October 19th, from 6-8 pm at the Wellsville Country Club. Marathon running standout Terry Stanley will be the guest speaker. A native of Eldred, PA, Mr. Stanley is one of only two dozen individuals in the world to have run marathons in less than three hours over five consecutive decades. He is third on the world list of first place marathon wins over the longest time span – 32 years and 143 days – and is in the Pennsylvania Marathon Hall of Fame and the Mansfield University Athletic Hall of Fame. Tickets to the pre-event dinner are $20 and include a pasta bar dinner and a cash bar.
The proceeds from the RidgeWalk & Run are used to support and provide a variety of initiatives that encourage community health and wellness in a number of ways. In addition to providing free wellness screenings at events throughout the community, RidgeWalk monies have been used to purchase blood pressure machines and hydration stations at both JMH and the Wellsville YMCA. The latest project is now underway. Targeting the safety of walkers and runners who use the Riverwalk Trail, JMH Wellness funds are helping extend the trail so that it goes under the bridge on Route 417 and resumes on the other side of the highway, expanding our walkable community and improving safety.
You can find more information and registration links at www.ridgewalk.com. You can stay current with the event by liking “RidgeWalk & Run” on Facebook. On-line registrations can be done at https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=18047.