10th Annual First Day 5k

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Past event

Sandwich, Massachusetts

5 races

5km

Event summary

Kick off the new year in style at the 10th Annual First Day 5K, taking place on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in Sandwich, Barnstable! This exciting event is not only a wonderful way to welcome 2025 but also supports the Jan Souza Scholarship fund for the Sandwich Recreation Department. With a race start time of 11 AM at the Sandwich Recreation Department located at 34 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd, participants can enjoy a lively atmosphere while contributing to a great cause.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Onsite registration begins at 10 AM, so there’s no excuse to miss out! Be sure to register by December 8th to secure your exclusive event T-shirt. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers, along with honors for age group winners spanning from 10 and under to 80+. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to support your community while getting active and having a blast!

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Senior (70+)

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Adult (18+)

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Child (5 & under in stroller)

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Student (age 11-17)

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Youth (10 & Under)

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Organiser's description

Start the new year off on the right foot! Join us for this annual New year's day tradition to help support the Sandwich Recreation Department Jan Souza Scholarship fund. This year more than ever the Recreation Department has received many requests to help offset costs to allow kids of all ages to participate in afterschool programs, special events and their all day summer program. Your support will allow more children to participate in these programs!Race starts at 11AM at the Sandwich Recreation Department located at 34 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd in Sandwich. Onsite registration is available starting at 10AM. T shirts will be ordered on December 8th so you must register before then to guarantee a t shirt. Walkers are welcome.Awards will be given out to top 3 male and female as well as first in the following age groups:10 and under, 11- 15, 16- 19, 20 -29, 30 -39, 40 -49, 50-59, 60 -69, 70 -79, and 80+Dogs are not allowed. Please reach out to [email protected] if you need to participate with a service animal.