Run/walk Ta Ta Trot for a cure

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The fifth annual Pies & Pints Ta Ta Trot 5K Sunday, Sept. 30, at 10 a.m. will start and end at Pies & Pints at One Store Road in Middlebury. In its first four years, this event raised more than $40,000 for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign. In addition to runners, the Ta Ta Trot welcomes walkers, including those with strollers and those who would like to bring their dogs.

Sally Miller, community development manager for the American Cancer Society, said “Funds raised at events like the Pies and Pints Ta Ta Trot allow the society to be there for those touched by breast cancer, from research to education, prevention to diagnosis, and treatment to recovery. The society provides support to everyone impacted by the disease. The support from the Middlebury community will make an impact in the society’s fight against breast cancer.”

Pies & Pints started the annual event because co-owner Theo Anastasiadis knows four or five Middlebury residents who have breast cancer, and most everyone he knows has a friend or family member with it. He said, “I am excited we are doing this again and are able to help out.”

This year, the race has been selected as a race of the week by Channel 8, WTNH. Anastasiadis said he will go to the station to be videotaped talking about the race. He is looking for race volunteers and sponsors, and those wanting to help can call Pies & Pints in Middlebury at 203-598-7221 and leave their name and contact information.

Runners can sign up for the 5K as individuals or as a team. Team and individual prizes will be awarded, with the first three runners in male, female and overall getting gift certificates. Following the race, all participants will be offered sandwiches and fruit, and those who are 21 or older can have a free pint of beer.

Register for the run at any Pies & Pints location, or online at runsignup.com/Race/CT/Middlebury/PiesPintsTaTaTrot5K or piesandpints.biz/events or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/piesandpintstatatrot. Race day registration will open at 9 a.m.

Register by Sept. 12 to get a race tee shirt. The entry fee is $25 in advance; $30 on race day. Bring your registration to any Pies & Pints by Sept. 17 for $5 off any $35 or more purchase.