Platter’s Chocolates is hosting our 4th Annual Sponge Candy 5K on September 25, 2021. This will be a fun, family-oriented event to raise money for a charity that has captured the hearts of all of us here at Platter’s Chocolates – Olivia’s Bears. It’s a wonderful organization that was started by a young woman right here in our local community. All of us at Platter’s Chocolates are so excited to support this local organization and we hope you are too!
To learn more about Olivia’s Bears, please click here: https://www.facebook.com/oliviasbearswny/
Runners and Walkers
At 3:30 pm, the 4th Annual “Run for Sponge” 5k will commence. 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.
Wurlitzer Building
908 Niagara Falls Blvd
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
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 9/20/21
*All participants who register by 9/20/21 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.
Click here to register for the 4th Annual Run for the Sponge 4k
All race participants and supporters are invited to stick around Platter’s Chocolate for the post-race celebration. There will be fruit, yogurt, snacks, bottled water, prizes and giveaways, and of course the awards ceremony.
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.
CANCELLATION POLICY
There will be no refunds. In the event of foul weather, public safety concerns, or for any other reason deemed necessary by race organizers (ex: pandemic, state of emergency, etc), we reserve the right to postpone/reschedule/modify the event at our discretion and/or offer a virtual alternative if necessary.
CONTACT / INFORMATION
For additional information about the race or sponsorship opportunities available, please contact Vicky Keeler at vicky@platterschocolates.com, or 716-389-3054.
