{"id":41603,"date":"2023-04-18T17:53:13","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T21:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=41603"},"modified":"2023-04-18T17:53:13","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T21:53:13","slug":"genesee-county-batavia-downs-announces-jackpot-5k-charity-race-for-june-17th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/04\/18\/genesee-county-batavia-downs-announces-jackpot-5k-charity-race-for-june-17th\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/Batavia Downs announces Jackpot 5K Charity Race for June 17th"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Proceeds Will Benefit Local Veterans Organizations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BATAVIA \u2013 Officials from Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel announced that their inaugural Jackpot 5k will be taking place on Saturday, June 17th.&nbsp; Proceeds from the race will benefit local community groups and WNY Heroes, an organization that works with Veterans and their families across WNY, including Genesee County, to provide support and assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This family friendly 5K will start at 9am and finish at Batavia Downs. The start will be out in front of the facility, follow a course around the streets near Batavia Downs and end at the actual finish line on the Harness Track.&nbsp; The post race party will be on the track apron where an awards ceremony for 5 different age groups will be held.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early Bird price is $25 and participants can sign up at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frunsignup.com%2Frace%2Fny%2Fbatavia%2Fbataviadownsjackpot5k&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7Ce13b9fec2d9e4a63ec6c08db404aeb10%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638174462732478058%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=nNirT895XXbV7tra1gEPoTuEughX4uPQE3oCocK0P7g%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/runsignup.com\/race\/ny\/batavia\/bataviadownsjackpot5k<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Racers will receive $25 free play, T-shirt, post race drink and snack.&nbsp; The price increases after May 15<sup>th<\/sup>, so those wishing to race or walk are urged to sign up as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe here at Batavia Downs are looking forward to hosting our first 5k event, \u201csaid Batavia Downs CEO and President Henry Wojtaszek.&nbsp; \u201cWe\u2019ve wanted to do something like this for a long time and having a course that incorporates the track is a unique twist you won\u2019t find with other local 5k races.&nbsp; We\u2019re proud to be partnering with WNY Heroes on this event.&nbsp; As a veteran myself, I know that WNY Heroes does great work locally and we are honored to be hosting an event that will raise funds and help them gain exposure for the important work they do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The race is sponsored by Michelob Ultra, Nutrl, Tops Friendly Markets, Pepsi, Vivify, Red Bull and Pizza 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