Sponge Candy 5K - Sponge Candy Fest

Platter’s Chocolates is hosting our 4th Annual Sponge Candy 5K on September 26, 2020. This will be a fun, family-oriented event to raise money for a charity that has captured the hearts of all us here at Platter’s Chocolates – Olivia’s Bears

At 3:30 pm, the 4th Annual “Run for Sponge” 5k will commence. Our neighbors at Woodcock Brother’s Brewing will have food, refreshments, and live music to keep the party going after the race! There will be prizes, giveaways, and of course LOTS of sponge candy! Net proceeds from the race will be donated to Olivia’s Bears!

START/FINISH
The race will start on Ohio Street and finish in front of the Platter’s Chocolate Factory in the newly renovated Wurlitzer Building in North Tonawanda, New York using USATF Certified Course #NY15045. All participants will receive sponge candy and fruit, yogurt, snacks, and bottled water will be served at the finish line.

REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP
Online registration will remain open right up until the start of the race. Race day registration and packet pickup will take place inside the Wurlitzer Building from 2:00 pm right up until the start of the race at 3:30 pm.

5K Registration ………… $25/$30 after 9/20/20

Many people have asked if there was a way to support the fundraising effort without participating in the race. We have set up an additional registration option that allows people to donate $25 and still receive an official race shirt and sponge candy sample (to be mailed after the race). If you wish to make a larger donation, please mail your check to the address shown below. Thanks for your support!

Click here to register for the 4th Annual Run for the Sponge 4k

*All participants who register by 9/20/20 will be guaranteed to receive an official Sponge Candy 5K t-shirt! Those who register after this date will be provided with a shirt (if available) on a first-come-first-serve basis.

PARKING
There will be plenty of free parking at the Wurlitzer Building with overflow parking available at Walmart.

AGE GROUPS & AWARDS
Amazing chocolate gift baskets and custom race medals will be presented to the 1st place overall male and female 5K finishers and custom race medals will be presented to the top three male and female 5K runners in each of the following age groups:

Age Groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49. 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and older.

CONTACT / INFORMATION
For additional information on the race or sponsorship opportunities available, please contact Vicky Keeler at vicky@platterschocolates.com, or 716-389-3054.