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Weekend Spotlight: Wounded Warrior Ride and 5K Walk

Support U.S. military troops by participating in or watching the Wounded Warrior bike ride starting in Greenport Saturday morning.

Get some exercise while supporting U.S. soldiers who have been wounded in battle at the Wounded Warrior 30-mile bike ride and 5K walk starting at , 115 Front Street in Greenport, at 9 a.m.

This year's event is in memory of Shelter Island's . Registration begins at 7 a.m. and closes at 8:30 a.m. The opening ceremony with local officials starts at 9 a.m. The cyclists begin the ride at 9:30 a.m. and the walkers begin the 5k at 9:45 a.m. The event ends at the Polo Grounds in Greenport with a BBQ for participants.

As a of Friday at 5 p.m., $25,265 has already been donated to the cause.

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Price is $50 in advance for ride/ $75 on the day for ride/ $25 for walk. Click on the Wounded Warrior website for more information.


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