MVCC’s Ted Moore Run/Walk returns for 26th year

Mohawk Valley Community College’s annual Theodore “Ted” Moore Run/Walk, presented by the Oneida County STOP-DWI Program, will be held for its 26th year at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 27, on the Utica campus, 1101 Sherman Drive.

The registration fee is $25 in advance or $30 on the day of the race for the general public and $10 for students. All participants will receive a light-up armband.

Registrations will be accepted up to the day of the event. Race day registration begins at 4:30 p.m. in the Robert R. Jorgensen Athletic and Events Center.

“This event is an important part of raising awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving,” said Ted Moore Run/Walk

Race Director Courtney Taurisano-Sprague.

Moore was an associate professor in MVCC’s mathematics department from 1981 until December 1996, when he was tragically struck and killed by a drunk driver while out for a morning run.

The college honors his memory each year with the Ted Moore Run/Walk, and the theme “None for the Road” reflects MVCC’s opposition to driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Event proceeds benefit a scholarship in Moore’s name, which is awarded annually to deserving MVCC students who exemplify the qualities and values of Moore.

To register for the in-person race or to donate to the scholarship, visit mvcc.edu/tedmoore.