Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 13 to run the 2nd Annual 5K Dam Run, part of Gateway’s “Homecoming Weekend”. Run the challenging but scenic home course used by Gateway’s Cross-Country Teams, which includes running up the back of Littleville Dam and scenic views along Littleville Lake. Runners of all ages and abilities are welcome.

The Class of 2020 will host a Breakfast Tailgate in the Gateway Regional High School parking lot, beginning at 8 a.m., so grab some goodies for before or after the race at that time. Race registration opens at 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Gateway Regional High School. The timed race begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at the top of Littleville Dam, where medals will be awarded to top finishers. Entrance is free but donations will be accepted for the Gateway Education Foundation at registration.

This race is a service project of the Gateway Boys Cross-Country Team, coached by alumnus John Crane. Timing services are donated by The Berkshire Running Center in Pittsfield, owned by alumnus Kent Lemme.

Homecoming Weekend takes place Thursday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 14. Events benefiting the Foundation also include a kick-off dinner at Chester Common Table on Thursday evening (GEF will receive 15 percent of sales); a family movie night on Friday evening starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Gateway Performing Arts Center (movie is free but donations will be accepted for the Shipman Fund. In addition to the 5k Dam Run, Saturday events include a Historic Canoe/Kayak Tour of Littleville Lake on Saturday, Oct. 13 starting at noon; BYOB (bring your own boat) and please support the Gateway Outdoor Club with a donation. It wouldn’t be Homecoming Weekend without “Soccer Saturday” (four high school games starting at 11 a.m. on Booster Field and ending with the Annual Alumni Soccer Game under the lights). On Sunday, alumni will report to the band room for rehearsals during the day ending with an Alumni Band Concert in the Gateway Performing Arts Center at 4 p.m. More details coming soon.