Connor's Way Scenic Memorial 5-Mile Run/Walk
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Connor's Way Scenic Memorial 5-Mile Run/Walk
The Connor's Way event is an annual memorial run and walk centered on a 5 mile scenic course with a separate kids' fun run. The most recent edition drew over 450 registrants and included an opening ceremony with presentation of the colors, the national anthem performed by a family member, a bagpiper-led procession to the start, and a Color Guard made up of local veterans' organizations. Live music accompanied the event.
Race results from the latest edition recorded a men's first place net time of 31:16 by a 16-year-old and a women's first place net time of 41:25. The second annual kids' fun run covered a half mile; each youth participant received a free shirt, a finisher's ribbon and a goodie bag.
Organizers presented plaques to top sponsoring organizations, and the event acknowledged numerous community supporters and emergency services for traffic and safety. The run/walk raises funds for scholarships and for assistance to families in need. In the most recent cycle, 24 scholarships were awarded to students from 13 high schools in Oneida and Herkimer counties, and the program has distributed well over $90,000 in awards over seven years. The scholarship program is administered by the Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties.
Planned next occurrence is on September 19, 2027. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
