September 19, 2016

East Boston Savings Bank (EBSB) announced that its eleventh annual 5K Bay Run/walk will take place Sunday, October 2 . Adults and children of all ages and from all communities in Greater Boston are invited to run or walk the flat, scenic course, overlooking Dorchester Bay and Carson Beach. The 5K Bay Run/Walk begins at 9:00 am from DCR's Day Boulevard at 165 Day Boulevard and heads out toward Castle Island, before looping back to the start/finish line.

The event also includes an awards ceremony (scheduled for 10.30a.m.) where $250 in cash prizes will be awarded to the top overall male and female runners and $50 prizes will be given to top male and female runner in each age group. Free goodie bags, free refreshments and fun activities rounds out the family-friendly events.

Proceeds from the race will benefit the East Boston Savings Bank Charitable Foundation in support of various non-profit programs in the communities that the Bank serves. 'Last year's road race drew approximately 400 participants and raised over $70,000. We hope to achieve the same level of success this year, but most of all we are looking forward to a day of fun with hundreds of community members,' said Edward Merritt, Executive Vice President of EBSB.

East Boston Savings Bank is also continuing the 'Non-profit Challenge'. The top two (2) non-profit organizations that have the most participants will receive donations of $1,000 and $750 respectively. Additionally, awards of $500 will be randomly selected from the pool of other organizations who actively secure participants.

Non-profits interested in this aspect of the race should contact Joyce Patterson at (857) 524-1123 or email her atjpatterson@ebsb.com. For more information or to register, visitwww.ebsb.comor stop into any of East Boston Savings Bank branch offices.

East Boston Savings Bank 5K Run/Walk Race Details:Sunday, October 2, 2016 @ 9:00 a.m.
DCR's Day Boulevard
165 Day Blvd., Carson Beach, Dorchester
Free goodie bags, free refreshments, awards ceremony, balloon twister
Registration is $20 before September 19 and $25 after September 19 and on race day

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