NORWAY — United Way of Oxford County is excited to announce its second Annual Rock, Paper, Scissors Triple Crown Series.

The Rock, Paper, Scissors Triple Crown series is made up of three races: the Cupid Dash, the Shamrock, Shuffle, and the Spring Fling 5k.

The series kicks off in February and wraps up in April. The Cupid Dash is the first leg in the series, participants can choose between a 2.5k, 5k, or 10k snowshoe race.

The Cupid Dash will be held on Feb. 13 at Roberts Farm Preserve in Norway. The race will be one of the events held during the Mellie Dunham Snowshoe Festival. Roberts Farms will has extra snowshoes on hand in all sizes that participants can use for free. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. and the race will begin at 10.

The second leg of the series is the Shamrock Shuffle Cross Country Ski 5k. It will be held at Carter’s Ski Center in Bethel on March 12. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the race will begin at 9:30 a.m.. Carter’s Ski Center will offer a discounted rental rate for anyone that is registered in the series but does not have skis. The series will wrap up with the Spring Fling 5k Run/Walk located in Fryeburg on April 2. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the race will begin at 9:30.

Proceeds from the Rock, Paper, Scissors Triple Crown Series will benefit United Way of Oxford County’s Community Fund, which supports programs focused on educational achievement, meeting basic needs, and improved health. Participants are encouraged to dress for the theme of each race. United Way of Oxford County would like to extend a thank you to our Series Premier Sponsor, Oxford Casino, and gold sponsors, Northeast Bank. There are more sponsorship opportunities available to learn more please contact Kim Preble at 743-5833 or [email protected].