Newton South HS Annual Lions 5k Race

Sunday, May 19, 2024 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Newton Center, Massachusetts

$37.13 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Get ready for the exhilarating Newton South HS Annual Lions 5K Race, taking place on Sunday, May 19, 2024, in the vibrant Newton Center, Middlesex! This exciting event invites runners of all ages to participate in a scenic 5K course that winds through the picturesque streets surrounding Newton South High School. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual jogger, this race is a fantastic opportunity to support school spirit and athletics while enjoying a fun-filled day with family and friends.

Participants who register by May 1st, 2024, will not only secure a spot in the race but will also receive a FREE t-shirt and a ticket for an exciting prize drawing! With early registration fees set at just $35 for adults and $25 for youth and high school students, this is an event you won’t want to miss. On race day, registration will begin at 7:30 AM, with fees increasing slightly, so be sure to arrive early. With awards for various categories, including the coveted Best Lion-themed costume, the Lions 5K Race promises to be a highlight of the spring season. Join us for a day of fitness, community spirit, and fun!

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Newton South HS Annual Lions 5k Race

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The Lions 5K is an annual event organized by the Newton South Booster Club to support athletics and school spirit at Newton South High School. The race is open to the public and runs through the streets surrounding Newton South High School. The course is relatively flat with a few rolling hills.

9:00 AM EDT

$37.13

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Organiser's description

The Lions 5K Race is an annual event organized by the Newton South Booster Club to support athletics and school spirit at Newton South High School. The race is open to the public and runs through the streets surrounding Newton South High School.

All participants who register before May 1st, 2024, will receive a FREE t-shirt and a ticket to a prize drawing. After May 1st, t-shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so make sure you register early to secure your t-shirt.

You can run as individuals or as part of a team (a South team or one you create). Race prizes will be awarded in many categories, including Best Lion-themed costume.

Early Registration fees:
$35 Adult
$25 Youth and High School students

Race Day Registration (starts 7:30am):
$40 Adult
$30 Youth and High School Students

Course Description
NEW START at Newton South High School adjacent to the Newton South Preschool Program playground. From the start, runners follow the Brandeis fields access road and turn right onto Brandeis Road. Then left onto Greenwood, right onto Dudley, up a small hill and a quick right onto Drumlin Road. Downhill and a right onto Hartman Road, crossing Greenwood Street before taking a left onto Meadowbrook, a right at Country Club Road, a right onto Arnold Road, a right again at Sharpe Road and a left onto Wheeler Road. At the end of Wheeler, the course turns right onto Parker Street, right again onto Roosevelt, then left back onto Brandeis. For a NEW FINISH runners will turn right into the high schools main parking lot, proceed to Winkler Stadium, enter the track doing a counter-clockwise lap before finishing at the track finish line.