Clarkston SCAMP, a non-profit summer day camp for impaired children and young adults, will hold its 6th Annual 5K Race on Sunday, Sept. 30, at Waterford Hills Road Racing Track, Oakland County Sportsman’s Club.
The event honors one of Clarkston’s finest citizens, who was also one of the group’s first benefactors.
‘We stumbled upon it accidentally, really,? said Clarkston Mayor Sharron Catallo, wife of the late Clarence, who passed away suddenly in 1998. ‘The more we learned, the more we realized what a wonderful program it was, and a necessary program.?
A racer during his younger days, Clarence would have enjoyed taking a spin in his Little Deuce Coupe for the runners, they said.
‘It’s a great way to remember my dad and to benefit an organization that meant a lot to him,? said Cara Catallo, one of Clarence and Sharron’s two adult children.
The runners will race just over two laps around the winding, somewhat hilly course, free of pothole and traffic. The road-racing track offers runners an excellent surface, officials said, and should be very fast.
‘This is a great community effort to support SCAMP,? said Maureen Tippen, race co-chair. ‘Not just runners but anybody who wants to support SCAMP.?
The race, she said, will include a walking event, and kids can participate, as well. Volunteers are still needed, Tippen added, so those who aren’t up to a run or walk can still support SCAMP by lending a hand.
The shotgun start for the race is 8:30 a.m.? Register online at Clarkston SCAMP.com, or in person at Runnin? Gear, 5390 Dixie Highway, Waterford.
To volunteer, call Tippen at 248-620-8752. For more information, call 248-620-1882 or visit www.clarkstonSCAMP.com.?