Race to Embrace 3Mile & 1/2 Mile Run, Walk or Roll
- Date Sun 3rd May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Norwood, Massachusetts
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting Race to Embrace event on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in beautiful Norwood, Norfolk! This inclusive celebration features a 3-mile run, as well as a ½ mile option for participants who prefer to walk or roll. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting out, this event is designed for everyone, including those with disabilities. The first 100 registered runners will receive a free race shirt, so don’t miss your chance to gear up in style!
Sponsored by Friends of Norwood SEPAC and ABL Fitness, the Race to Embrace aims to promote acceptance and awareness for individuals with disabilities, fostering a community that is truly inclusive and accessible. ABL Fitness specializes in empowering individuals through tailored fitness programs that focus on movement, sensory regulation, and personalized coaching. This event not only highlights the importance of physical activity but also champions the spirit of connection and support, making it a perfect day for families, friends, and supporters to come together and celebrate everyone's abilities. Come join us in making Norwood a more accepting place for all!
Sponsored by Friends of Norwood SEPAC and ABL Fitness, the Race to Embrace aims to promote acceptance and awareness for individuals with disabilities, fostering a community that is truly inclusive and accessible. ABL Fitness specializes in empowering individuals through tailored fitness programs that focus on movement, sensory regulation, and personalized coaching. This event not only highlights the importance of physical activity but also champions the spirit of connection and support, making it a perfect day for families, friends, and supporters to come together and celebrate everyone's abilities. Come join us in making Norwood a more accepting place for all!
Organiser's Description
3MILE AND 1/2 MILE RUN, WALK OR ROLL
THE FIRST 100 REGISTERED RUNNERS RECEIVE A FREE RACE SHIRT!!!
This event is sponsored by the FRIENDS OF NORWOOD SEPAC AND ABL FITNESS to raise acceptance and awareness for individuals with disabilities to make Norwood an accepting, inclusive and accessible community!
ABL FITNESS is a nonprofit fitness clinic that empowers kids, teens and adults with disabilities specializing in neurodiversity by combining movement, sensory regulation, and individualized coaching to build confidence, connection, and lifelong physical, social, and emotional strength. Their mission is to create a safe, welcoming space where every athlete is presumed capable, supported through personalized strategies, and celebrated for who they are. Through trust, connection, and adaptive fitness, they help individuals break barriers, foster independence, and realize their full potential.
FRIENDS OF NORWOOD SEPAC is the nonprofit arm of the Norwood Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC) that supports the mission tobuild understanding, respect, and support for children with special needs in Norwood by fostering parent networking, advising the district on special education programs, promoting communication and inclusion, and offering informational forums and resources to families.
THE FIRST 100 REGISTERED RUNNERS RECEIVE A FREE RACE SHIRT!!!
This event is sponsored by the FRIENDS OF NORWOOD SEPAC AND ABL FITNESS to raise acceptance and awareness for individuals with disabilities to make Norwood an accepting, inclusive and accessible community!
ABL FITNESS is a nonprofit fitness clinic that empowers kids, teens and adults with disabilities specializing in neurodiversity by combining movement, sensory regulation, and individualized coaching to build confidence, connection, and lifelong physical, social, and emotional strength. Their mission is to create a safe, welcoming space where every athlete is presumed capable, supported through personalized strategies, and celebrated for who they are. Through trust, connection, and adaptive fitness, they help individuals break barriers, foster independence, and realize their full potential.
FRIENDS OF NORWOOD SEPAC is the nonprofit arm of the Norwood Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC) that supports the mission tobuild understanding, respect, and support for children with special needs in Norwood by fostering parent networking, advising the district on special education programs, promoting communication and inclusion, and offering informational forums and resources to families.
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