Time to register for the Commodore Hull Road Race that starts and ends in Shelton

Carl Sylvester, a runner and original member of the race committee, was named honorary starter for the 2016 race./ Contributed photo

SHELTON - Registration is now open for the 14th Annual Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K Road Race which will start and end on Canal Street. 

The race course will traverse the downtown streets of Shelton and Derby while twice crossing the Housatonic River. 

The race starts promptly at 8 a.m. ensuring runners plenty of time to run and then get to the Thanksgiving Day football game and holiday dinners. 

The race, which celebrates the accomplishments of Commodore Isaac Hull, one of this country's greatest naval heroes and a resident of Derby and Shelton who was commander of "Old Ironsides" during the War of 1812, is limited to the first 750 runners and usually sells out well in advance so that early registration is encouraged. 

Proceeds from the race will benefit the Boys and Girls Club. Full details and registration can be found at http://electronicvalley.org/derby/HullRace/index.htm.

This is a press release from the Commodore Hull road race committee.