Matthew Hazelton Memorial 5K
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Event Overview
The Matthew Hazelton Memorial 5K is a running event held in Dunkirk, New York. It features a 5K run and a 1-mile walk. The event is organized by the Dunkirk Police Benevolent Association to fund a scholarship in memory of Officer Matthew Hazelton, a former K-9 officer with the Dunkirk Police Department who passed away from ALS. The scholarship supports students pursuing education in criminal justice. The event also aims to raise awareness for ALS.
Registration and Details
Online registration is available until the morning of the event. A guaranteed race shirt in the selected size is offered for registrations received by a specific date in May. Early packet pickup is available the day before the event at the Clarion Hotel gazebo.
Course and Schedule
The certified 5K course starts and finishes behind the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, offering views of Lake Erie. The event begins at 9:30 AM. Race day registration and packet pickup open at 8:00 AM at the hotel's outdoor pavilion.
Post-Race and Awards
A post-race celebration at the pavilion area includes light food, snacks, and refreshments. An awards ceremony is scheduled. Trophies are awarded to the top overall male and female 5K finishers, with age group awards for the top three runners in multiple categories.
Logistics
Free parking is available at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center. Professional electronic timing services are provided. The event has a no-refund policy and may be postponed or offered virtually in cases of foul weather or public safety concerns. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
