Saturday, September 17th, the 4th Annual “Beat” Beethoven 5K Run/Walk will take place. At 8:00 a.m. runners and walkers from all over the tri-states will start of the race with Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony playing.  If you can complete the 5K before the entire piece is finished, which is 28 minutes and 39 seconds long, you will be rewarded!  Register today at www.beatbeethovenquincy.com. The cost to participate is $25 for individuals and $75 for families of four.  Each participant will receive a free ticket to the Quincy Symphony Orchestra and those who register prior to September 1st will receive a free T-Shirt.  The entry fees will increase on race day so register today!

Registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. at Wavering Park baseball diamond off South 36th Street in Quincy. This event is sponsored by Encore, the Volunteer Council supporting the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association.

All proceeds from this event will be used to support youth music programs, education and appreciation in the tri-state area.

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