WILTON – The annual Blueberry Festival 10-kilometer and 1-mile road races will be held Friday, Aug. 6, as part of the annual Wilton celebration. Registration for the runs will begin at 5 p.m. at Kineowatha Park.

The 1-mile run for ages 15 and under will begin at 6 p.m. by the park entrance, with the finish in front of the memorial in downtown Wilton. The 10-kilometer race will begin at 6:30 p.m. by the St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and will circle Wilson Lake, finishing beside the Wilton Historical Society.

Awards for top finishers in several age groups will be presented in both races. A limited number of commemorative T-shirts are available to those who preregister. The preregistration fee of $8 for the 1-mile event and $10 for the 10k can be sent to Steve Russell at 140 Hammond Road in Farmington.

Registration on the day of the event is $12 for the 10k. Checks should be payable to Wilton Blueberry Festival. For more information, people can call 778-3440.


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