Run and Breakfast with Ben True!

What a phenomenal opportunity open to the public at 8:00 am next Saturday, August 12th at the Manchester Runner’s Alley! To celebrate the store’s Grand Re-Opening at its new location (you have to see this store on 669 Elm Street!), Saucony’s Ben True is going to lead a fun run followed by a Meet & Greet!  For those not familiar, Ben True is one of our nation’s more prolific and accomplished runners with strong New England roots.  He is the current American Record Holder for the road 5k with a blistering 13:20!

True grew up in Maine, attending Greeley High School.  His NH connection began in 2003 when he won that year’s Manchester Invitational setting the current meet record, finishing in 15:17.  His relationship with the Granite State continued as he competed and excelled in Cross Country, Nordic Skiing, and Track at Dartmouth College.  He currently a Granite Stater as he resides and trains in the Hanover area!

Please come join us for this great chance to run and learn from one of the most fearless racers our country has to offer!  In addition to the run and Meet & Greet, there will be posters available for autographs, Saucony Demos, Shoe Raffle along with smoothies!!!

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SCHEDULE CHANGES TO BOTH STATE MEETS

8:00am D1 schools arrive (Buses drop off and then park at Plymouth Elementary school)

9:00 Field Events start

10:30 Running Events start

1:15ish D1 meet ends

1:15-2:15 D1 buses pick up teams in the circle 

3:15pm D2 schools arrive (Do not arrive early. Buses drop off and then park at Plymouth Elementary school)

4:15 Field Events start

5:45 Running Events start

8:30ish D2 meet ends

8:30 D2 buses pick up teams in the circle

A gap has been included between sessions in case of a delay of some kind during the D1 meet. Incoming / Outgoing Buses can NOT be allowed to overlap like last year.