5K and Fun Run for Jabberwocky
- Date Sat 16th August 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Edgartown, Massachusetts
- Price $11.60 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting 5K and Fun Run for Camp Jabberwocky on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, in the beautiful town of Edgartown, Dukes! This vibrant community event welcomes everyone—serious runners, first-timers, walkers, and families with children—making it the perfect opportunity to get active while supporting a wonderful cause. The race benefits Camp Jabberwocky, one of the oldest sleepaway camps for kids and adults with disabilities, ensuring that camp remains tuition-free for all campers.
The festivities kick off at the Farm Institute in Katama, where the Kids Fun Run begins at 9:00 AM, followed by the 5K race at 9:15 AM. The scenic course takes participants along Edgartown Bay Road, past the stunning South Beach, and back along the bike path to the finish line. Don’t forget to carpool or bike to the event, as parking is limited! Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation helps make a difference. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day of fun and community spirit!
The festivities kick off at the Farm Institute in Katama, where the Kids Fun Run begins at 9:00 AM, followed by the 5K race at 9:15 AM. The scenic course takes participants along Edgartown Bay Road, past the stunning South Beach, and back along the bike path to the finish line. Don’t forget to carpool or bike to the event, as parking is limited! Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation helps make a difference. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day of fun and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
We hope you will join us on Saturday, August 16th as we run, walk, and roll for Camp Jabberwocky! All are welcome serious runners, first-time runners, walkers, and families with children! This fun-filled community event benefits Camp Jabberwocky [https://www.campjabberwocky.org/]one of the oldest sleepaway camps for kids and adults with disabilities, located right here on Martha's Vineyard. Each year we fundraise to keep camp tuition-free for our campers. Help us reach our goal by signing up, spreading the word, or sponsoring the event. Sponsorship details can be found here [https://jabberwocky.formstack.com/forms/5k_sponsorship_form_2024_copy].
RACE DAY & COURSE INFO:
Limited parking is available so please carpool, bike, walk, etc. and arrive early if possible! We highly recommend taking the RIGHT FORK route to the FARM Institute, as we begin to block off the left fork entrance for traffice starting at 8:45 AM.
Bring the whole family. But, because the venue is a farm, please... NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED. The race is "rain or shine". The race starts and ends at the Farm Institute in Katama and continues along Edgartown Bay Road, past South Beach and back along the bike path to the finish line. The course is well marked with directional and mile markers.
BIB PICKUP AND OTHER REGISTRATION INFO:
Online registration closes on Thursday August 14th at 5 pm.
Day-of registrations ($30) and bib pickup are available onsite at the Farm Institute from 7:30 TO 8:30 AM. _There is no bib pick-up on Friday._
Kids Fun Run begins at 9:00 AM, and the 5K starts at 9:15 AM.
RACE DAY & COURSE INFO:
Limited parking is available so please carpool, bike, walk, etc. and arrive early if possible! We highly recommend taking the RIGHT FORK route to the FARM Institute, as we begin to block off the left fork entrance for traffice starting at 8:45 AM.
Bring the whole family. But, because the venue is a farm, please... NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED. The race is "rain or shine". The race starts and ends at the Farm Institute in Katama and continues along Edgartown Bay Road, past South Beach and back along the bike path to the finish line. The course is well marked with directional and mile markers.
BIB PICKUP AND OTHER REGISTRATION INFO:
Online registration closes on Thursday August 14th at 5 pm.
Day-of registrations ($30) and bib pickup are available onsite at the Farm Institute from 7:30 TO 8:30 AM. _There is no bib pick-up on Friday._
Kids Fun Run begins at 9:00 AM, and the 5K starts at 9:15 AM.
Races
-
5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th August 2025 (9:15AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDFollow us on Facebook and stay up to date about the race! www.facebook.com/runforjabberwocky -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 16th August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$11.60
CLOSED
Participate in Running Research
Receive 2 FREE months of run training from our friends at RunDot
The RunDot Project is a research initiative that helps RunDot quantify and enhance the performance gains that RunDot's Optimized Training delivers over training alternatives.
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a review5K and Fun Run for Jabberwocky
