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EARLY REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR THE 30TH ANNUAL MINUTE MAN RACE
Get in on the Action Early for Savings and More!

Westport, CT (March 7, 2008) – The Westport Young Woman’s League is proud to present the 30th annual Minute Man Race!  Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to kick off your snow boots and pull on those running sneakers.  Registration has already begun for this year’s race which will be held on Sunday, April 27th at Compo Beach.  There are several sign-up options--whether you’re planning on the 5K, 10K or Kid’s Scamper, there is something for first-timers and veteran runners alike.

For the second year, the WYWL has partnered with Active.com allowing participants to sign up from the comfort of their home.  New this year, the friends and family sponsoring program.  Encourage them to support you while enabling the WYWL to donate more money to local charities.  Just follow the directions the active.com to set up your sponsor account.

Save money by signing up early
Those who register by the end of March will pay only a $20 fee for the 5K and $25 for the 10K. Prices will rise by $3.00 for registration after April 1st. Last-minute registrations will cost $25 and $30 respectively on the weekend of the race.

Those missing these great early-bird advantages will still be able to sign up at The Fitness Edge Super Club, 542 Westport Avenue (behind Bed, Bath and Beyond) in Norwalk, Saturday April 26 from 9:00AM to 3:00PM and at Compo Beach in person from 6:30-7:45 am the day of the race. Please note that race T-shirts are not guaranteed for day-of registrants.

“I am proud to be coordinating this year’s race, which has become such a wonderful local springtime tradition” says Cynthia Bernard, the Minute Man Chairperson. “The race not only helps increase the amount of money that the league is able to donate to so many needy causes, but it also brings our families and our community together for fitness and fun.”

The WYWL is grateful to the following businesses for their generous support:  
Super Sponsor:  MLB.com
Event Sponsors:  Fitness Edge, Riverside Realty Group, Land Rover of Milford (also the pace car)
Sponsors:  Halloran & Sage, Robeks, TargeTraining, Lenox Advisors, Bay Street Pediatrics, Venture New Generation Portraits (use full name please), Athletic Shoe Factory, Birinyi Associates, Castle Wine & Spirits, Turner Construction, Kids U, Poland Springs Water, Westport Magazine, At Home Magazine, 95.9 The Fox, Westport Minute Man, News 12 Connecticut and MIGGS B Design?

As with all League activities, proceeds from the race are donated to local charitable organizations.  “We are thrilled to sponsor this annual event,” said Westport Young Woman’s League President Sandy Morrison. “Last year the League donated approximately $100,000 to 70 regional charities and community organizations.”

Watch these pages for additional race information this spring, call 222-1388 or visit www.active.com or www.wywl.com.

About WYWL
Established in 1956, The Westport Young Woman’s League, Inc. is a nonprofit, nonpartisan and nonsectarian group comprising 200 women from the Westport community. Members contribute considerable time and diverse talents to serve the community through financial and volunteer support.  To date, the Westport Young Woman’s League has distributed millions of dollars to area charities and continues to promote the social and cultural welfare of the community through a program of philanthropic and educational endeavors.