Oxford Dam 11.5M and 5M Trail Race Information
PRESS RELEASE
July 6, 2010
Oxford MA
Contact: John Grenier, (508) 892-9576
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TRAIL RACE EXPANDS, WELCOMES SPONSORS
For more than a decade, Hodges Village in Oxford has hosted the Dam Trail Race, an eleven-mile run through the woods and streams, attracting runners from throughout the Northeast. For the past two years, the race has been the major annual fund-raiser for the French River Connection, a non-profit dedicated to revitalizing the French River. This year, the event, to be held August 7, will include two courses, of 11.5 and 5 miles. According to race director John Grenier, this format will invite increased participation. “We hope for 170 runners, 50 more than last year,” he said.
This year, race organizers have sought sponsorships for the first time . Hometown Bank, North Oxford Mills, Wilson Language Training, Industrial Packaging Supply, and Central Massachusetts Podiatry have joined Polar Beverages as sponsors. Said French River Connection President Ken Parker “The response to our requests for sponsorships has been very gratifying, and we very much appreciate the support of these fine organizations.”
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in each race, and special prizes to the top finishers from the French River watershed towns of Leicester, Oxford, Webster, Dudley, and Thompson Connecticut. Prizes for age category winners and for random draws will include baked goods, gift certificates from Dick’s Sporting Goods, and other items.
After the race, the winner of a Specialized Carmel 700 bicycle donated by Southbridge Bicycle will be drawn. The raffle has been open to the public since mid-April.
Start time for both races is 9am on August 7. Runners may pre-register by visiting http://frenchriverconnection.org/files/D2010/index.htm , or register at the race beginning at 7:30am.
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