Mayflower Marathon Comedy Night on Oct. 16 to Benefit Open Pantry of Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — Rock 102 will present its third annual Mayflower Marathon Comedy Night, an evening of laughter to support Open Pantry Community Services in Springfield, on Thursday, Oct. 16 at the Armory at MGM Springfield.

Nationally acclaimed comedian Tom Cotter will headline, joined by special guests Steve Nagle and Corey Gee, along with Bax, who will serve as host for the evening. Tickets are available now at rock102.com, with 100% of ticket profits donated directly to the Mayflower Marathon.

The night will also feature a silent auction with items from MGM Springfield, the Springfield Thunderbirds, Chris Marion Photography, and more; a $2,500 donation match courtesy of Dave Miner Exterior Home Improvements; and a limited number of Springfield Thunderbirds Mayflower Marathon jerseys available for purchase. All proceeds from the auction, donation match, and jersey purchases will benefit the Mayflower Marathon and support Open Pantry’s mission to help local families in need.

The Mayflower Marathon itself will begin at 6 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 24 and run through 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26 outside the South End Market at MGM Springfield.