La Vita e Bella 5K
- Date Sun 28th September 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Whitman, Massachusetts
- Price $28.45
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant La Vita e Bella 5K on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in the charming town of Whitman, Plymouth. This uplifting event celebrates the life of Nicole Dondero, a young woman whose spirit continues to inspire others through her dedication to helping those in need. Participants of all ages can enjoy a scenic 5K race while supporting various charitable organizations, including Massachusetts Vest a Dog, Make A Wish Foundation, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The festivities don’t end with the race! After crossing the finish line, enjoy a lively post-race party at O'Toole's Pub, complete with awards, raffle items, and plenty of fun. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age category, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine. T-shirts and bibs will be available for those who register early, so don't miss out! Late registration will be open on race day, making it easy for everyone to join in the fun. Lace up your running shoes and be part of a day filled with purpose, community, and celebration!
The festivities don’t end with the race! After crossing the finish line, enjoy a lively post-race party at O'Toole's Pub, complete with awards, raffle items, and plenty of fun. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age category, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine. T-shirts and bibs will be available for those who register early, so don't miss out! Late registration will be open on race day, making it easy for everyone to join in the fun. Lace up your running shoes and be part of a day filled with purpose, community, and celebration!
Organiser's Description
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The La Vita e Bella 5K was created for our beautiful Nicole Dondero who was tragically killed by a reckless driver in a car accident Nov. 8, 2019 at the young age of just 21.
Nicole's passions other than her family and friends were those in need. Nicole donated her time at soup kitchens beginning at a very young age. She loved animals and spent years looking after them at shelters. She lived life to its fullest and spread nothing but happiness to those who are lucky enough to have known her. "La Vita e Bella" (The Life is Beautiful)
PROCEEDS AND DONATIONS FROM THIS EVENT WILL HELP THOSE IN NEED SUCH AS:
*Massachusetts Vest a Dog
*Food pantries
*Make A Wish Foundation
*St Jude Children's Research Hospital
*Camp Fatima
*Conway House
*Cradles to Crayons
*Local Food Pantries
*Teen Challenge Bloom Home
*Sunshine Farm Sanctuary
*BSU Scholarships
*Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Chip timing for this event!
POST RACE PARTY
Immediately following awards, a post-race party will be held at O'Toole's Pub hosted by Tommy O'Toole and his award-winning staff!!! Last year was AMAZING and we anticipate this year will be even bigger with more raffle items, auction items and balloons with gift certificates to various businesses that you can purchase and are guaranteed to win!
T SHIRTS / BIBS
T Shirts and bibs will be distributed Fri. 9/26 as well as race day.
Those who register by 9/9 will have t shirts for race day. Anyone who registers after 9/9is not guaranteed a shirt by race day.
LATE REGISTRATION
In person registrations will be held in person on race day beginning 9am
LATE REGISTRATION:
Adults $30
Kids under 13 $20
AWARDS
Medals awarded to Top 3 in each age category:
Female
1-10
11-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Male
1-10
11-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Parking will be available and additional information on parking will be available prior to race.
The La Vita e Bella 5K was created for our beautiful Nicole Dondero who was tragically killed by a reckless driver in a car accident Nov. 8, 2019 at the young age of just 21.
Nicole's passions other than her family and friends were those in need. Nicole donated her time at soup kitchens beginning at a very young age. She loved animals and spent years looking after them at shelters. She lived life to its fullest and spread nothing but happiness to those who are lucky enough to have known her. "La Vita e Bella" (The Life is Beautiful)
PROCEEDS AND DONATIONS FROM THIS EVENT WILL HELP THOSE IN NEED SUCH AS:
*Massachusetts Vest a Dog
*Food pantries
*Make A Wish Foundation
*St Jude Children's Research Hospital
*Camp Fatima
*Conway House
*Cradles to Crayons
*Local Food Pantries
*Teen Challenge Bloom Home
*Sunshine Farm Sanctuary
*BSU Scholarships
*Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Chip timing for this event!
POST RACE PARTY
Immediately following awards, a post-race party will be held at O'Toole's Pub hosted by Tommy O'Toole and his award-winning staff!!! Last year was AMAZING and we anticipate this year will be even bigger with more raffle items, auction items and balloons with gift certificates to various businesses that you can purchase and are guaranteed to win!
T SHIRTS / BIBS
T Shirts and bibs will be distributed Fri. 9/26 as well as race day.
Those who register by 9/9 will have t shirts for race day. Anyone who registers after 9/9is not guaranteed a shirt by race day.
LATE REGISTRATION
In person registrations will be held in person on race day beginning 9am
LATE REGISTRATION:
Adults $30
Kids under 13 $20
AWARDS
Medals awarded to Top 3 in each age category:
Female
1-10
11-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Male
1-10
11-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Parking will be available and additional information on parking will be available prior to race.
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