Smiles for Miles 5K
- Date Sat 8th June 2024
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Chelmsford, Massachusetts
- Price $27.50 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Smiles for Miles 5K, taking place on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in the heart of Chelmsford, Massachusetts! This spirited event honors the memory of Sue Willand, a beloved local runner who participated in countless community races. Join us at Parker Middle School at 10 AM for an uplifting morning filled with camaraderie, exercise, and remembrance. Participants can choose between a challenging 5K run or a leisurely 1.5-mile walk, making this event perfect for all ages and fitness levels.
The race route will take you along scenic streets, ensuring a delightful experience for both runners and walkers—strollers and leashed dogs are warmly welcomed! Pre-registered participants will receive a custom event t-shirt, and there will be awards for the top finishers in various age categories. After the race, enjoy post-event festivities with food, drinks, and entertainment. Best of all, 100% of the net proceeds will support Jeff's Place Children's Bereavement Center, making your participation even more meaningful. Don't miss this chance to celebrate life, community, and the joy of running while making a difference—mark your calendars for June 8!
The race route will take you along scenic streets, ensuring a delightful experience for both runners and walkers—strollers and leashed dogs are warmly welcomed! Pre-registered participants will receive a custom event t-shirt, and there will be awards for the top finishers in various age categories. After the race, enjoy post-event festivities with food, drinks, and entertainment. Best of all, 100% of the net proceeds will support Jeff's Place Children's Bereavement Center, making your participation even more meaningful. Don't miss this chance to celebrate life, community, and the joy of running while making a difference—mark your calendars for June 8!
Organiser's Description
_THIRD ANNUAL 5K RUN & 1.5 MILE WALK IN MEMORY OF SUE WILLAND!_
DATE: June 8, 2024
LOCATION: Parker Middle School, Chelmsford, MA
START TIME: 10AM
DESCRIPTION: Please join us in the 3rd Annual celebration of Sue Willand on the morning of June 8th for a 5K run or 1.5 mile walk in her hometown of Chelmsford, MA. Sue loved to run in local community road races having participated in hundreds over the course of her life. We invite you to join us in remembering Sue by doing what she loved to do!! We welcome everyone to join and encourage strollers and our 4 legged friends to participate as well. (Dogs must be on a leash at all times)
Packet Pickup/Race Day Reg: Available on race day only from 8:45AM to 10AM.
Fees:
$20 until 4/6
$25 until 5/4
$30 through 6/1
$35 on race week
$40 on race day
_YOUTH 15 & UNDER AND 1.5 MILE WALK $20 THROUGH 6/7, $25 ON RACE DAY_
Course: Starting and ending at Parker Middle School in Chelmsford, MA
Course Route: Goes along Graniteville Road, turns right on School Street, then right on Crooked Spring Rd
Then it will turn right on Radcliffe Rd, around Charlemont Ct back to Radcliffe Rd, and back to Crooked Spring Rd. It will finish back at the Parker Middle School parking lot on the opposite side.
Walkers will do a shorter trail walk (1.5 miles), going only to Castlewood Dr. from the starting line to Radcliffe Rd then down Princess to end back at the start rather than where the 5K finishes. Walkers can have strollers and leashed dogs.
Visit www.high5em.com [http://www.high5em.com] for a course map
Swag: All pre-registered participants by 5/20 will be guaranteed to receive a custom event t-shirt.
Awards:
Top 3 M/F finishers in the 5K
1st M/F in the 5K in each of the following age groups: 12-Under, 13-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Post Race Festivities: Entertainment and an assortment of food/drink will be available post race.
Beneficiary: 100% of the net proceeds will be allocated to Jeff's Place Children's Bereavement Center, in Framingham, MA. In 2022, we donated more than $7000 to Jeff's Place in Sue's name. https://www.jeffsplace.org/
Donations: Can't make the event, but would like to make a donation? Follow this link: CLICK HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MA/Chelmsford/SmilesforMiles5K]
Weather: This event will take place rain or shine! There will be no refunds.
Event Contact: High5EM | 978-594-7050 | [email protected]
DATE: June 8, 2024
LOCATION: Parker Middle School, Chelmsford, MA
START TIME: 10AM
DESCRIPTION: Please join us in the 3rd Annual celebration of Sue Willand on the morning of June 8th for a 5K run or 1.5 mile walk in her hometown of Chelmsford, MA. Sue loved to run in local community road races having participated in hundreds over the course of her life. We invite you to join us in remembering Sue by doing what she loved to do!! We welcome everyone to join and encourage strollers and our 4 legged friends to participate as well. (Dogs must be on a leash at all times)
Packet Pickup/Race Day Reg: Available on race day only from 8:45AM to 10AM.
Fees:
$20 until 4/6
$25 until 5/4
$30 through 6/1
$35 on race week
$40 on race day
_YOUTH 15 & UNDER AND 1.5 MILE WALK $20 THROUGH 6/7, $25 ON RACE DAY_
Course: Starting and ending at Parker Middle School in Chelmsford, MA
Course Route: Goes along Graniteville Road, turns right on School Street, then right on Crooked Spring Rd
Then it will turn right on Radcliffe Rd, around Charlemont Ct back to Radcliffe Rd, and back to Crooked Spring Rd. It will finish back at the Parker Middle School parking lot on the opposite side.
Walkers will do a shorter trail walk (1.5 miles), going only to Castlewood Dr. from the starting line to Radcliffe Rd then down Princess to end back at the start rather than where the 5K finishes. Walkers can have strollers and leashed dogs.
Visit www.high5em.com [http://www.high5em.com] for a course map
Swag: All pre-registered participants by 5/20 will be guaranteed to receive a custom event t-shirt.
Awards:
Top 3 M/F finishers in the 5K
1st M/F in the 5K in each of the following age groups: 12-Under, 13-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Post Race Festivities: Entertainment and an assortment of food/drink will be available post race.
Beneficiary: 100% of the net proceeds will be allocated to Jeff's Place Children's Bereavement Center, in Framingham, MA. In 2022, we donated more than $7000 to Jeff's Place in Sue's name. https://www.jeffsplace.org/
Donations: Can't make the event, but would like to make a donation? Follow this link: CLICK HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MA/Chelmsford/SmilesforMiles5K]
Weather: This event will take place rain or shine! There will be no refunds.
Event Contact: High5EM | 978-594-7050 | [email protected]
Races
-
5k Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th June 2024 (10:00AM EDT)
$43.40
CLOSED -
1.5 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th June 2024 (10:00AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSED
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