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WEST BOYLSTON— On June 7, there will be a 5K race around the Thomas Basin in West Boylston, Massachusetts to raise money for the West Boylston Bicentennial celebration.

The 3.1 mile race starts at the high school on Crescent Street and proceeds to the village of Oakdale, then onto route 140 past the Old Stone Church, across the causeway and onto Goodale Street.

The race ends at Major Edwards Elementary School. Three medals will be awarded in each class

Water and refreshments will be provided during and after the race.

Runners may pre-register. Registration by mail is $12 if postmarked by May 31.

Registration is $15 for anyone who registers after May 31 or at the high school from 7:30 a.m. until the race starts at 8:30 a.m.

Runners who pre-register should arrive at the school by 8 a.m. The first 100 people to register will receive free T-shirts.

All participants will get a free raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets are $1 a piece; six for $5.

Timing will be by the Central Massachusetts Striders.

Registrations forms may be downloaded from the Web site www.wb200.com and mailed with a check made out to wb200 to Julieanne DeRivera, 148 Goodale St., West Boylston, MA 01583

For further information, call Julieanne DeRivera at (508)835-8830