The Clinton Sunrise Rotary is pleased to announce the continuance of 2 Clinton traditions: the 38th annual Sprintin Clinton Running With the Ducks, a 5K race and 1-mile fun run/walk scheduled for Saturday, July 14, and the 29th annual Rubber Ducky Race scheduled for Sunday, July 15.
Sprintin' Clinton will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday - an early race start to take advantage of the cooler morning weather.
"The Sprintin Clinton is a historic event in Hunterdon County - this is now our 38th year," stated Lu Ann Aversa, Race Director. "Try our team challenge this year - gather your friends and co-workers and challenge each other to your personal best."
Online registration is available atwww.raceforum.com/sprintin
The Sprintin Clinton festivities will be followed on Sunday afternoon by the Great Hunterdon Rubber Ducky Race in downtown Clinton at the falls. Race start is 2 p.m.
"Last year we had a great race outcome," said Lynn Arnold, Rubber Ducky Race Director, "raising over $14,000. We hope to have even more ducks in the race this year and raise even more money for charity."
Individuals can sponsor a duck for $10 and have the opportunity to win one of several great prizes. First prize is a 4-day, 3-night Walt Disney World Package for two (includes air for two, hotel and Park Passes) or a trip of equivalent value. Proceeds from this event benefit the American Cancer Society and the Cancer Support Community CNJ.
Commercial sponsorships are also available. There are various sponsorship levels ranging from $100 for a Water Sponsor to $1,000 for a 5K, Family Fun Run or Rubber Ducky Race Sponsor. Sponsors can receive double media exposure as, depending on the sponsorship level, they may be highlighted at both events. Major sponsors to date for the 2018 Races include Economic Concepts, Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington, Hunterdon Healthcare, Baja Burrito, Greenbrook Family Medicine, R & L Data and Weichert Realtors.
"The Clinton Sunrise Rotary has been a viable part of the northern Hunterdon community for many years," stated Mary Beth Sullivan, Clinton Sunrise Rotary President, "and this year we are celebrating our 28th anniversary.
"Our members work together to address both the needs of our local community and in the international arena. Locally, we have provided financial support to various community agencies such as the Open Cupboard Food Pantry and the Clinton Police, Fire & Rescue Squads. We have provided to the Town of Clinton a Fit Trail in Hunts Mill Park (2015); the Little Free Library (2017) and bike racks (2018) on Allie's Way.
"In addition, we provide scholarships for local high school students; collaborate with Hunterdon County Polytech to bring the Bridging the Gap program, an educational business skills workshop, to the students; conduct an annual blood drive; contribute to the safety of our children and community by purchasing & donating a Speed Caution"sign for the town of Clinton; sponsor a free Fishing Derby for area youth; conduct a Dictionary Project with Clinton Public School and assist local residents in need with emergency funding.
"Internationally, we sponsor Polio Plus - a Rotary program whose aim is to eradicate polio worldwide; and we support the Homes of Hope project in Ecuador building low-cost housing for single mothers and their families."
Funds raised from commercial sponsorships and race entries help to support these projects. Information about both race events and sponsorship opportunities is available at www.clintonsunriserotary.org or contact Lu Ann Aversa at 908-483-4327 or email laversa@hcymca.com
Submitted by The Clinton Sunrise Rotary