Schvitz for Scholarship 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
- Date Sun 2nd November 2025
- Time 9:30AM EST
- Location Newton Center, Massachusetts
- Price $21.00 - $40.66
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a wonderful day of community spirit and fun at the Schvitz for Scholarship 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk, taking place on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Newton Center, Middlesex. This inaugural event, hosted by JCC Greater Boston, invites participants of all ages and abilities to enjoy a scenic, tree-lined course on Wells Ave loop. Whether you choose to run, walk, or cheer along the sidelines, you’ll be part of a vibrant atmosphere while supporting scholarships for camp, early learning centers, and Discovery Club programs.
Lace up your sneakers and bring your family and friends for a day filled with fresh fall air and a sense of purpose. Registration is open for participants ages 12 and older at $36, while kids aged 0-12 can join for just $18. Plus, there’s a minimum fundraising goal to help maximize your impact, with exciting rewards for those who go above and beyond. All participants will receive a free event T-shirt, and post-race refreshments will be provided. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with your community and make a difference—mark your calendars for November 2nd and help us create a thriving environment for everyone!
Lace up your sneakers and bring your family and friends for a day filled with fresh fall air and a sense of purpose. Registration is open for participants ages 12 and older at $36, while kids aged 0-12 can join for just $18. Plus, there’s a minimum fundraising goal to help maximize your impact, with exciting rewards for those who go above and beyond. All participants will receive a free event T-shirt, and post-race refreshments will be provided. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with your community and make a difference—mark your calendars for November 2nd and help us create a thriving environment for everyone!
Organiser's Description
Join us on Sunday, November 2, 2025, for JCC GREATER BOSTON'S FIRST ANNUAL SCHVITZ FOR SCHOLARSHIP 5K/1 MILE WALK AND FAMILY FUN RUN FUNDRAISER! Lace up your sneakers and hit the flat and fast, tree lined course on Wells Ave loop in Newton. Youll enjoy fresh fall air and a lively community atmosphere. All ages and abilities are welcome. Bring your family and friends to help support camp, early learning center, and Discovery Club scholarships at JCC Greater Boston. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome! Whether you're running, walking, or cheering, its a chance to move with purpose, give back, and Find Your Impact!
JCC Greater Boston's mission is to create a vibrant, thriving community where everyone belongs. We achieve that goal by nurturing meaningful and lasting relationships, and nourishing minds, bodies, and spirits through dynamic, innovative, and accessible experiences grounded in Jewish values. We proudly welcome a growing and increasingly diverse set of individuals and families from all over Greater Boston, and actively support the building of individuals unique identities and connections to Jewish life.
REGISTRATION FEE:
AGES 12+: $36; AGES 0-12: $18
MINIMUM FUNDRAISING GOAL TO PARTICIPATE:
AGES 18+: $180; AGES 12-17: $72
* $25 provides a new book for a classroom library
* $50 provides art supplies for a month
* $100 provides learning games and materials
* $150 provides an hour of an enrichment specialist experience such as music, yoga, or art
* $250 provides professional development to equip teachers with best practices
* $1,200 is the average award for a summer scholarship for a camper at Camp Grossman
* $2,000 is the average award for an annual scholarship for a student at one of our Early Learning Centers
* $5,200 provides an 8-week summer scholarship for a camper at Camp Grossman
THE MORE YOU FUNDRAISE, THE MORE YOU EARN!
* For participants ages 18+
* $360 JCC Swag
* $720+ JCC Experience (Personal Training Session or Sports Lesson)
* For participants 12+
* $72+ JCC Swag
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
_All participants will receive a free Schvitz for Scholarship 5K T-Shirt!!_
REGISTER BY 10/15/2025 TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT
Portable bathrooms will be available on race day.
Race bibs can be picked up at JCC Greater Boston lobby Friday, October 31 from 9-12pm or at 154 Wells Ave, Newton, starting at 8:00 AM on race day, November 2.
Packets (including time-chipped bibs) will be available during the pick-up times listed above.
Post-Race: Free water, fruit, and snacks will be available to all runners at the finish line.
Volunteering: Join our volunteer team! Volunteers receive a free JCC Greater Boston water bottle, and students can earn community service hours. If you are interested, please contact Jaclyn Raizman at [email protected]
JCC Greater Boston's mission is to create a vibrant, thriving community where everyone belongs. We achieve that goal by nurturing meaningful and lasting relationships, and nourishing minds, bodies, and spirits through dynamic, innovative, and accessible experiences grounded in Jewish values. We proudly welcome a growing and increasingly diverse set of individuals and families from all over Greater Boston, and actively support the building of individuals unique identities and connections to Jewish life.
REGISTRATION FEE:
AGES 12+: $36; AGES 0-12: $18
MINIMUM FUNDRAISING GOAL TO PARTICIPATE:
AGES 18+: $180; AGES 12-17: $72
* $25 provides a new book for a classroom library
* $50 provides art supplies for a month
* $100 provides learning games and materials
* $150 provides an hour of an enrichment specialist experience such as music, yoga, or art
* $250 provides professional development to equip teachers with best practices
* $1,200 is the average award for a summer scholarship for a camper at Camp Grossman
* $2,000 is the average award for an annual scholarship for a student at one of our Early Learning Centers
* $5,200 provides an 8-week summer scholarship for a camper at Camp Grossman
THE MORE YOU FUNDRAISE, THE MORE YOU EARN!
* For participants ages 18+
* $360 JCC Swag
* $720+ JCC Experience (Personal Training Session or Sports Lesson)
* For participants 12+
* $72+ JCC Swag
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
_All participants will receive a free Schvitz for Scholarship 5K T-Shirt!!_
REGISTER BY 10/15/2025 TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT
Portable bathrooms will be available on race day.
Race bibs can be picked up at JCC Greater Boston lobby Friday, October 31 from 9-12pm or at 154 Wells Ave, Newton, starting at 8:00 AM on race day, November 2.
Packets (including time-chipped bibs) will be available during the pick-up times listed above.
Post-Race: Free water, fruit, and snacks will be available to all runners at the finish line.
Volunteering: Join our volunteer team! Volunteers receive a free JCC Greater Boston water bottle, and students can earn community service hours. If you are interested, please contact Jaclyn Raizman at [email protected]
Races
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Adult Registration
Incl. $4.66 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd November 2025 (9:30AM EST)
$40.66
Requires fundraising commitment of $180 -
Teen Registration
Incl. $4.66 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd November 2025 (9:45AM EST)
$40.66
Requires fundraising commitment of $72 -
Child Resgistration
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd November 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$21.00
No Fundraising Commitment
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154 Wells Avenue, Newton Center, 02459, MA, United States
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