The planning committee of the Garrett Open  / Recovery Race (GO/RR) was recently informed that the race will be sponsored by Saucony running shoes.  The 6 Kilometer (3.75 mile) run on Saturday, August 28 is being held on established trails at Herrington Manor State Park.  The looped course will be through hardwood forests, glades and along the banks of Herrington Lake.

Jen Sober, who is endorsed by Saucony notified the race committee that Saucony is supplying prizes and give-away items for participants.  Sober said she submitted the race to Saucony for sponsorship consideration because of the beautiful setting and great causes that the GO/RR highlights.  The Recovery Race is annually held in recognition of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month which recognizes those brave individuals who are in recovery from an addiction. Nearly every family has been touched by the affects of drug and alcohol abuse.

Garrett Trails is co-sponsoring the event to draw attention to the magnificent trail system throughout Garrett County.  Each year the Garret Open is held on a different trail to expose participants to a "new" or sometimes forgotten trail.  The Garrett Trails Committee has developed a master plan that includes a loop trail approximately 150 miles long, to connect existing trails and many of the county's towns to the Great Allegheny Passage.  Proceeds from the race will benefit the Garrett County STEPS Committee and Garrett Trails.

The race will start at 9  a.m. with registration beginning at 8 a.m.  In addition to the  6 kilometer run, a one mile "fun run/walk" is available for those persons wanting to support the cause and just enjoy the trail.  Participants whose applications are postmarked by August 14 will receive an $8 discount from the regular registration fee of $20.  All pre-registered participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and other promotional items.  Late registrants
will receive t-shirts while the supply lasts.   A $50 cash prize and complementary rafting pass at ASCI will be awarded to the top male and female runners.  Non-cash awards will be given to the top male and female runners in 7 different age groups.  The top three male and female walkers will also receive awards.

Refreshments will be available at the end of the race for all participants.

The race application and a course map are available on the Garrett Trails website at www.garretttrails.org .  For more information on the GO/RR call race director Bob Stephens at 301-616-6300.