The Friends of the Chessie Trail invite children aged pre-school to eighth grade to a Fun Run on the Chessie Trail this Saturday, May 2, at 9 a.m.
The event is free and participants receive a Tshirt and medal while supplies last.
All runs begin at the Lexington side of the trail near the kiosk on Old Buena Vista Road. The parking area is at 172 Old Buena Vista Road at the Pure Oil sign. Distances will include a 2.6-mile, 1.3-mile and 500-meter run. Please note that a parent or guardian must sign a waiver and remain at the event site. Preregistration is requested but not required.
To preregister, volunteer or receive additional information, contact Anne Ritter at [email protected] or (540) 5705151. In case of pouring rain, the event will be postponed until Sunday, May 3, at 9 a.m. Updates will be posted to friendsofthechessietrail. org and the Friends of the Chessie Trail Facebook and Instagram pages.
The mission of the Friends of the Chessie Trail is to foster strong communication among Chessie Trail stakeholders, to advocate for the community’s vision for the Trail, and to organize citizen support for a wellmaintained and safe trail.
To become a member, sign up online at the FOCT website, or print out the membership form and mail it with your check to FOCT, P.O. Box 1261, Lexington, VA 24450.
Donations of any amount are always welcome, and will be put to good use, with 100% of funds supporting trail maintenance. To learn more, visit the website at friendsofthechessietrail. org.
