POTP 5K Run and Walk
- Date Sun 20th October 2024
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Swampscott, Massachusetts
- Price $16.90 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exciting inaugural POTP 5K Run and Walk on Sunday, October 20th, 2024, in beautiful Swampscott, Essex! This uplifting event features a 5K race and a 1-mile walk, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities, including families with strollers and leashed dogs. The festivities kick off at 9 AM, with packet pickup available starting at 8 AM.
The Part of the Pack program is at the heart of this event, promoting inclusivity and empowerment for individuals with disabilities. Since its launch, it has grown to nearly 20 members, providing a supportive gym environment where everyone feels valued. With registration fees of $25 for the 5K and $10 for the 1-mile walk (early bird pricing available), this is a fantastic opportunity to unite the community while supporting a meaningful cause. The course promises to be fun and engaging, with ample parking at the Swampscott Council on Aging. Come out, enjoy the day, and be part of something special!
The Part of the Pack program is at the heart of this event, promoting inclusivity and empowerment for individuals with disabilities. Since its launch, it has grown to nearly 20 members, providing a supportive gym environment where everyone feels valued. With registration fees of $25 for the 5K and $10 for the 1-mile walk (early bird pricing available), this is a fantastic opportunity to unite the community while supporting a meaningful cause. The course promises to be fun and engaging, with ample parking at the Swampscott Council on Aging. Come out, enjoy the day, and be part of something special!
Organiser's Description
DESCRIPTION: Join us for the Inaugural 5K Part of the Pack Run and 1 mile walk.
Everyone is welcome including families with strollers and dogs on leash.
ABOUT PART OF THE PACK PROGRAM:
Part of the Pack is a transformative program designed to integrate people with disabilities into a gym environment, fostering inclusivity and empowerment. Launched over a year ago, the program began with a special girl named Stella and has since expanded to include nearly 20 members. Part of The Pack's mission is to protect and strengthen our "pack" and to ensure that everyone in the program feels like a valued and equal member of the gym. Through adaptive exercise routines and a supportive atmosphere, Part of the Pack helps individuals build physical skills while promoting a sense of normalcy and belonging, making sure they never feel different from their peers.
LOCATION: Swampscott Council On Aging, 200R Essex Street, Swampscott MA.
START TIME: 9AM
PACKET PICKUP/RACE DAY REG: Race Day ONLY. Opens at 8AM. Pre-reg packet pickup from 10AM-Noon at Orange Theory Fitness in Swampscott. GPS: 450 Paradise Rd.
5K FEES:
$25 through 10/19 through 7PM
$35 on race day
1 MILE WALK FEES:
$10 through 10/19 through 7PM
$15 on race day
5K YOUTH FEES:
15 & under: $20, Race Day: $25
COURSE: Click here [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2712059] to view the 5K course. The 1 mile walk will be 4 laps around the highschool starting and finishing at the Council On Aging.
PARKING: Ample parking available at race site.
AWARDS:
Top 3 Male and Female 5K
Top 3 Male and Female 15 & Under 5K
WEATHER: This event will take place rain or shine.
EVENT CONTACT: High5EM | 978-594-7050 | [email protected]
Everyone is welcome including families with strollers and dogs on leash.
ABOUT PART OF THE PACK PROGRAM:
Part of the Pack is a transformative program designed to integrate people with disabilities into a gym environment, fostering inclusivity and empowerment. Launched over a year ago, the program began with a special girl named Stella and has since expanded to include nearly 20 members. Part of The Pack's mission is to protect and strengthen our "pack" and to ensure that everyone in the program feels like a valued and equal member of the gym. Through adaptive exercise routines and a supportive atmosphere, Part of the Pack helps individuals build physical skills while promoting a sense of normalcy and belonging, making sure they never feel different from their peers.
LOCATION: Swampscott Council On Aging, 200R Essex Street, Swampscott MA.
START TIME: 9AM
PACKET PICKUP/RACE DAY REG: Race Day ONLY. Opens at 8AM. Pre-reg packet pickup from 10AM-Noon at Orange Theory Fitness in Swampscott. GPS: 450 Paradise Rd.
5K FEES:
$25 through 10/19 through 7PM
$35 on race day
1 MILE WALK FEES:
$10 through 10/19 through 7PM
$15 on race day
5K YOUTH FEES:
15 & under: $20, Race Day: $25
COURSE: Click here [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2712059] to view the 5K course. The 1 mile walk will be 4 laps around the highschool starting and finishing at the Council On Aging.
PARKING: Ample parking available at race site.
AWARDS:
Top 3 Male and Female 5K
Top 3 Male and Female 15 & Under 5K
WEATHER: This event will take place rain or shine.
EVENT CONTACT: High5EM | 978-594-7050 | [email protected]
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th October 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSED -
1 Mile
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th October 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$16.90
CLOSED
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