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Health & Fitness

Cross Country and Track & Field to Host Hawktober 5k

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WEST HARTFORD, Conn.—The University of Hartford men's and women's cross country and track and field programs will host the first annual Hawktober 5k on the campus of the University of Hartford. The run kicks off at 9 a.m. on Sunday, October 20 as a featured event during the University's Hawktober weekend.

The race will begin at the Reich Family Pavilion and loop around and through the West Hartford campus before finishing back at the sports center.

Registration for the 5k race is $20 and can be done online at Hawktober5k.com. The first 200 registrants will receive a t-shirt while awards will be given to the top three finishers from each age group. Number pick-up will be at 8:15 a.m. on the day of the race.

Proceeds from the event will go to support the University of Hartford cross country and track and field programs.

The Hawktober 5k is open to the alumni, friends, parents, fans and the community. A Hartford cross country and track and field alumni reception will follow the race.

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