The Fast Chicks 5k is a community fundraiser race that celebrates active women and raises funds for a selected charity each year. There's also a FREE kids race - a 100 yard dash! Now in it's second year, the race begins and ends at Patton park and funds raise this year will go to the Community Giving Tree, a North Shore organization based in Boxford that provides gently used children’s clothes, equipment, and basic necessities for families in need.
The North Shore Community Development Coalition invites families, runners and walkers to celebrate Earth Day at Lynch Park. Run or walk in their 5k race and stay for an Earth Day festival will involving over a dozen vendors encouraging a more proactive, healthy lifesytle, community and planet. The entire event is promoting "GREEN LIVING" with a focus on celebrating Earth Day!
Events feature competitive 5K Cross-Country Trail Races, a 1 Mile Fun Run as well as the Team XC Challenge and the Community Cup, a friendly competition among runners from all communities represented. The race is the day after Thanksgiving, Friday November 23, 2012
Calling all runners and walkers--and their children--who love our North Shore beaches. Sign up for the 3rd Annual Coastal 5K Run for the Beach! This year a new event has been added. After the conclusion of the 5K run, there will be a special race for kids--the Kids ½ mi Coastal Hill Challenge.
The 3rd Annual – Run the Heater 5K starts and ends at Signing Beach in Manchester, MA. The Heater is the traditional route that early citizens of Manchester used to warm up their horses. This 3.1 mile route celebrates this Manchester tradition, and brings you through and around the heart of Downtown Manchester. Kids will run a separate race on the beach with medal to be given every particitipant. Other fun activities will include facepainting, live music and a fun family atmosphere.
Magnolia’s 36th Annual Road Race will be held Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 6:30pm. This 5K Race will be held rain or shine along a beautiful, scenic route in Magnolia. A 1k Walk/Fun Run will appeal to kids and those not capable of completing the 5k. All proceeds from the races, ice cream, and shirts go to the Magnolia Library.
The Yukan Run Triple Threat Race Series is a half marathon, 5K and 1 mile race. There's something for everyone in the race series - serious runners, kids, enthusiasts and even walkers are invited to race! Proceeds from the races go to local charities like The Open Door. Sign up for one or all three races, it will be a great morning filled with healthy fun!
