“Fall” Into Fitness This Autumn

As summer winds down and everyone settles back into their routine, Wicomico Recreation, Parks & Tourism offers several opportunities to stay active this Fall!  Discover Salisbury’s “hidden treasures” this Sunday, September 25 at 8:00am at the 2^nd Annual Hidden Treasures Half Marathon & 5K. The weekend will kick off with the Sports & Fitness Expo at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center on Saturday leading into the half marathon and 5K on Sunday. Starting and finishing at Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, the course is designed to provide runners with a scenic tour of Salisbury including Salisbury City Park, downtown Salisbury, our historic neighborhoods and lovely back roads.  Participants will receive a post-race meal at the WY&CC. Registration fees are $55 for the Half Marathon and $35 for the 5K. For more information visit http://www.hiddentreasureshalfmarathon.org/.

New to the Good Beer Festival this year, Recreation & Parks will hold a Hangover 5K on Sunday, October 9. The race will begin at 11:30am and will lead runners through Pemberton Park’s forests, meadows and wetlands. All participants will receive a t-shirt and a hot breakfast after the race. The registration fee for the Hangover 5K is $45 and includes admission to the Good Beer Festival on Sunday. Those interested in attending the festival on both days can do so for an additional $15. Registration for the Hangover 5K will open on September 15^th. Participants must register in advance. For more information, visit http://www.goodbeerfestival.org/.

Before you gear up for your big Thanksgiving feast, come run the 3^rd Annual Turkey Trek 5K on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 24. This marathon race will take participants along Pemberton’s beautiful nature trails. Participants will receive a 5K race t-shirt and can enjoy healthy refreshments as well as pie and ice cream afterwards. (It is Thanksgiving after all!) Gift certificates and awards will be awarded to men and women in a variety of age groups and there will be a prize awarded to the participant in the best Thanksgiving costume! The registration fee is $20 per runner. For more information or to register, visit http://www.pembertonpark.org/.