Get ready to lace up your running shoes for a community tradition! Guests Cathy Summers and Abbi Reiff stop by WLKI 100.3 to talk with host Andy St. John about the 14th annual Crooked Lake Freedom 5 Run/Walk Race, happening this 4th of July.
Discover everything you need to know about the upcoming event, including details on the 5-mile and 5K routes starting at the Steuben County Fairgrounds, registration times, and the new addition of local food trucks. Cathy and Abbi share how the event draws participants from across the nation and explain how the proceeds directly support the Crooked Lake Association's vital water preservation and safety projects.
- Race Logistics: Registration opens at 6:00 AM on July 4th at the Lions Building, with the 5-mile race kicking off at 8:00 AM, followed by the 5K walkers and runners.
- Extended Registration: Sign-up remain open all week long, including in-person registration on Friday, July 3rd (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM) and Saturday morning (6:00 AM - 7:30 AM).
- Funding the Future: Proceeds from the event are dedicated to essential lake health initiatives, including weed control, water quality testing, and boater education.
- Community Impact: Backed by 64 local sponsors and regional partners, the race brings together families from Steuben County and across the country.