La Vita e Bella 5K
- Date Sun 28th September 2025
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Whitman, Massachusetts
- Price $28.45
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the La Vita e Bella 5K on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in the scenic town of Whitman, Plymouth. This uplifting event honors the beautiful spirit of Nicole Dondero, who tragically lost her life in 2019. With a mission to support those in need, proceeds from the race will benefit numerous charitable organizations, including the Massachusetts Vest a Dog, Big Brother Big Sister, Make A Wish Foundation, and many more.
Participants of all ages are encouraged to lace up their running shoes and embrace the joy of giving back. The 5K will feature chip timing to ensure accurate results, and everyone who registers by September 11 is guaranteed a race day t-shirt! After the run, celebrate your accomplishments at a vibrant post-race party at O'Toole's Pub, filled with fun activities, raffles, and delicious food. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age category, making this a fantastic opportunity to compete and contribute to a great cause. Don’t miss out on this chance to honor Nicole's legacy while enjoying a beautiful day of community and camaraderie!
Participants of all ages are encouraged to lace up their running shoes and embrace the joy of giving back. The 5K will feature chip timing to ensure accurate results, and everyone who registers by September 11 is guaranteed a race day t-shirt! After the run, celebrate your accomplishments at a vibrant post-race party at O'Toole's Pub, filled with fun activities, raffles, and delicious food. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age category, making this a fantastic opportunity to compete and contribute to a great cause. Don’t miss out on this chance to honor Nicole's legacy while enjoying a beautiful day of community and camaraderie!
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
*Big Brother Big Sister
*Make A Wish Foundation
*St Jude Children's Research Hospital
*JL11 Fund
*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 9/11 will have t shirts for race day. Anyone who registers after 9/11 is 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
*Big Brother Big Sister
*Make A Wish Foundation
*St Jude Children's Research Hospital
*JL11 Fund
*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 9/11 will have t shirts for race day. Anyone who registers after 9/11 is 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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