BFR 5-K moves from Labor Day weekend to Fall Festival in late September
Runners on your mark.
Bluffton Family Recreation moved its traditional Labor Day 5K, to the weekend of the Bluffton Fall Festival, Saturday, Sept. 24, according to Joseph Beagle, BFR director.
Except for the date change, this year’s race is very similar to previous races. The race starts at 9 a.m. A kid’s fun run and walk is at 10 a.m.
Age groups in the run are:
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 and 60 and up.
Race day registration starts for the 5K at 8:30 a.m. and for the fun run at 9:30 a.m.
Watch for registration information coming, or for more information contact BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, OH 45817, 419-358-4150.
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