Union Street Prepares for 6th Annual Tavern Trot

Since its inception six years ago, Union Street Tavern's Tavern Trot has raised tens of thousands of dollars for Alex's Lemonade Stand.

It was an easy decision to kick off the first event, according to Mike Deneen, owner of the Tavern, who describes it as his favorite day of the year.

"Everyone pitches in," Deneen said, explaining that water, food and funds are all provided by local companies and the Tavern's major suppliers in an effort to raise awareness and fight childhood cancer.

This year, the race itself is taking a step up in its prestige. The 3.5 mile road and trail race through Loomis Chaffee and Windsor Center (Click here to view a map of the course) is a USATF-certified course and serves as a qualifier for the Manchester Road Race.

To assist runners with accurate times, the race will utilize donated sensors that will mark the runners' precise time of crossing the finishe line.

Registration the day of the race is from 11 a.m. - Noon. Interested runners and walkers can register by stopping by the Tavern and filling out a registration form.

The race is set to start at 12:30 p.m.

Cost to enter the race is $25 for adults, $10 for kids aged 12-18 and free for kids under the age of 12.

Proceeds go to benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand's support of childhood cancer research.

Visit the event's website for more info.