MANCHESTER, Conn. — The Manchester Road Race put "giving" into Thanksgiving, as its 87th rendition raised a total of $81,650, which will benefit the town's local charities.
The funds came from the race registration proceeds; 11,061 runners registered for the 2023 race.
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These are the following charities and organizations the Manchester Road Race will give donations to:
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- Blue Angels Foundation
- CAST
- Gentle Love Diaper Pantry
- Manchester Adult and Continuing Education summer camp program
- Manchester Elks Lodge
- Manchester PAL
- MARC
- M.H.S. Track & Field
- Manchester Running Company Track & Field
- Manchester Pipe Band
- Rebuilding Together Manchester
- Rotary in Motion trail map project
- Shenipsit Striders
The Transitional Living Center of Manchester will benefit from the proceeds of the 86 runners who paid $100 during registration to run on the organization's behalf.
The Manchester Road Race has a very long and proud tradition of charitable giving,” said Dr. Tris Carta, president of the Manchester Road Race Committee. “We could not make these contributions without the tremendous support that we receive from our great runners, financial sponsors, volunteers, media partners, and the Town of Manchester, and we are very grateful to all of them.”
The 88th Manchester Road Race will be held on Thanksgiving Day, which will be on Nov. 28, 2024. Online registration opens on Sept. 1.
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