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SABATTUS — The Sabattus Recreation Club Running Program will hold its 5th annual Blackjack 5k Run/Walk at Oak Hill Middle School on Ball Park Road in Sabattus, beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 20.
The run is more of a social non-competitive event, with the main focus being to get out and get some exercise and maybe some winning cards in the process. The event is becoming popular for competitive and beginner runners and walkers alike.
Blackjack participants will receive a card at the two-mile mark, and another at the three-mile mark. If they get a Blackjack (Ace and 10 or face card) at the three-mile mark, they can call out and will win a prize. If they do not get Blackjack, they can receive a third card at the finish line to try for a total of 21. If their cards total 21, they will win a prize.
The course is a moderately hilly 3.1 miles. The first male and female finishers will also win prizes, but fast times are not needed to win Blackjack prizes. There will also be several raffle prizes and other giveaways.
The Blackjack 5K is open to runners and walkers of all ages. Those under 18 will need parental permission. This is a show-up, sign-up event, with no pre-registration required. Registration will begin at 5 p.m. There is a $5 entry fee.
The Blackjack 5k is the first of the running program’s fun-run summer series events. The Prediction Run will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at the middle school.
Organizers are also looking for volunteers for either event. For more information email Running@sabattusrec.com, go to sabattusrec.com and click on teams, and then the running tab, or check out the Sabattus Recreation Club Running Program page on Facebook.
