The 47th running of the Foggy Bottom Milk Run, presented by the Six Rivers Running Club, will be held Sunday, March 8 in Ferndale. The 4-mile race begins at noon, the 10 mile race begins at 12:05 p.m., and the 2-mile race at 2 p.m. All events start and finish on Main St. in Ferndale. Remember Daylight Savings and to set your clocks so you don’t miss the race!
The 2-mile race includes a school and youth group competition. Teams from schools and youth organizations throughout Humboldt County will be competing to take home one of the 5 coveted cow trophies!
All 2-mile finishers will receive a finisher’s ribbon. The 4- and 10-mile races will award first place overall finishers as well as first-third place finishers in age groups in five-year increments, male and female. Chocolate milk will be waiting at the finish line, thanks to the generous sponsorship of Humboldt Creamery.
Registrations received by Feb. 6 are guaranteed a T-shirt with entry. Pre-registration will be open online until Thursday, March 5.
Entry fees:
2-mile entry (age 14 and under)- $15; 2-mile (age 15 and over)- $25; 4-mile- $35
10-mile- $45
Late registration will be available at Portuguese Hall in Ferndale Saturday and Sunday of race weekend, with an increase of $10 for each race.
Thank you to our long-time sponsors, Coast Central Credit Union and Ramone’s Bakery and Cafe. These sponsorships allow us to keep the price low for youth entries.
For more information or to register, check out our website at www.foggybottommilkrun.com. Follow on Facebook and Instagram for event updates.
For questions about the event or this press release, please contact the race directors: foggybottommilkrun@gmail.com
The above was written and submitted by the Foggy Bottom Milk Run organizers.