The 23rd annual Graybeards Family Run will return this year on Friday, July 31. The evening will begin with children’s races of varying lengths along Rockaway Beach Blvd. at 6:30 p.m. An inspirational run by Rockaway’s Special Athletes will follow at 6:45 p.m. The One Mile Run is next at 7 p.m. and then the marquee 5k Run at 7:15 p.m.
Post-race festivities will be in St. Francis de Sales Fr. Grogan Memorial Schoolyard, and include food, beverages, children’s activities, awards, raffles, and live music. In person registration is available at St. Francis on Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sunday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, July 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on the day of the race, July 31 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Please contact office@thegraybeards.com for more information.
