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August 17 Lobster Loop 5k Will Benefit Canton Middle School

The Canton Middle School Parent Teacher Organization is planning a fun race for a great cause.

The Canton Middle School PTO is planning the 23rd Annual Lobster Loop 5k Road Race and Health Walk. All fund raising proceeds from registration fees will benefit the technology department at the Canton Middle School. 

The race will be held on the Canton Town Green, corner of Route 44 and Dowd Avenue, on Sunday, August 17, 2014. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and the race kicks off at 8:30 a.m. Four first place trophies, as well as gold, silver and bronze medals for 18 categories will be awarded.  No bikes, strollers, roller-blades or pets are allowed.

Participants must pre-register by August 3rd by visiting www.Active.com. If registered by August 2 the fee is $20 and you will receive a free Lobster Loop tee shirt the day of the race. Registration forms can also be obtained online by visiting www.cantonschools.org, and clicking on Canton Middle School. Forms are also available at the Canton Middle School or Canton Town Hall.  The registration fee the day of the race is $25.

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For more information, contact Jenny Bahre at jbahre01@snet.net or (860) 693-6882 or Marianne Vacca at Marianne_joe@yahoo.com or (860) 693-8843.

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