File photo: Denise Civiletti

What could be better than a fundraising 5K which benefits our local marine ecosystems?

The Island Running Club presents the third annual Back to the Bays 5K on Saturday, May 20 to benefit the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County’s marine program. The course starts and ends at Cedar Beach County Park and features stunning views of Peconic Bay and its creeks and tributaries.

The entry fee for the race is $25 for general registration or $20 for Island Running Club and Back to the Bays members. Click here to register online. The first 50 registrants are guaranteed tee shirts. Post-race refreshments and award ceremony for winners in each category. Awards to top runners in each category: 8-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.

Please note that for the safety of all participants, strollers, baby joggers, bicycles, roller blades/skates, skateboards and pets are NOT permitted on the race courses.

Open House and fun family activities will follow from 10 a.m. to noon at our Suffolk County Marine Environmental Learning Center adjacent to Cedar Beach County Park. All are welcome. Come see our new and improved facility and learn about our research, restoration, and youth education programs.

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