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08/12/2015 09:30 AMThis Halloween, the Madison Rotary Club hopes to draw runners from across the state to its first road race, a half marathon and 5k, with the unique treat: a nice stretch of waterfront running. The trick? Getting a few more sponsors to help support the non-profit effort.
The Saturday, Oct. 31 runs will start at Hammonasset Beach and use the Shoreline Greenway Trail, Route One, and other roads to run along the water in Madison for several miles, said Madison Rotary Club President Robert Anderson.
The idea for the run started when JB Sports Event Management principal John Bysiewicz approached the club with the proposal. With Rotary input, the concept took off.
“The Madison Rotary Club and my company are working to create an event the entire community can be proud of,” said Bysiewicz, event coordinator at JB Sports Event Management.
With race elements still in the planning stages, for Madison Rotary Club team is looking to gather interest and funding.
“We are very actively looking for sponsors,” said Anderson.
The Halloween Half Marathon’s title sponsor will be The Faxon Law Group stepped up as the title sponsor of the now-Faxon Law Madison Half Marathon & 5k. The Madison Beach Hotel and soundRUNNER are also sponsoring the event, which funds the club’s scholarships and more.
Anderson said that the Halloween Half Marathon will be one of the Rotary Club’s two major fundraisers in 2015. The other event is the return of the club’s Madison Rotary Carnival at Academy Field on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4, 5, and 6.
So far, runners have also responded well to the new race.
“With over 200 runners already entered, we are pleased at the running community’s support of the race,” said Bysiewicz.
To register for the race, visit www.jbsports.com; cost for the half marathon is $55 and the 5K is set at $27 (prices will rise in a little over a month). To sponsor the event, contact Robert Anderson at rander1870@gmail.com.