Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation 5K Run/Walk

Princeton, Massachusetts

Princeton, Massachusetts

Sat 15th June 2024

3 races

Organiser's Description

8th Annual 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Foundations violence prevention, safety awareness gender equality programs.Kids Run (100-Yard Dash, ages 3-10): 9:00 AM5K Run/Walk: 9:30 AM5K Run/Walk (Virtual): 9:30 AM
RACE DAY INFO/FAQs: WHEN WHERE CAN I PICK UP MY RACE BIB AND SHIRT? Bib and shirt pickup, as well as walk-up registration, opens at 8 AM on Saturday, June 15th at Wachusett Mountain. For GPS purposes, use 499 Mountain Rd., Princeton, MA. Once you park, head towards the lodge and check-in under the large white tent. New this year! Check-in lines will be by Bib Number. Please know your bib number in advance. You can look it up HERE. HOW CAN I GET MY RACE RESULTS? When you registered, you were asked to provide a cell phone number if you wanted to receive a text with your finish time after the race. OR...you can simply search your name and finish time after the race HERE.CAN I BID ON THE SILENT AUCTION EVEN IF I CANT GO TO THE EVENT? Yes, anyone in the U.S. can bid on an item! The auction will close on Saturday, June 15th at 11:30 AM. Click HERE to check out the items. 
The 5K Run/Walk is a fun event for the whole family! The course is mostly flat with one small hill. See the course map for details.
Runners and walkers from out of town can still participate and show their support. Virtual runners can tune in to the beginning of the race via Instagram Live. Then, run on your own and post your photos!Purpose of the RaceFunds raised from the 5K allow the Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation to provide valuable safety programs to the community. The Foundation envisions a world where women live free from harassment. They advocate for safety awareness, violence prevention, and gender equality. They further their mission by providing self-protection training, and they partner with organizations to provide programming and mentorship opportunities to address the root causes of violence against women. Vanessa Marcotte inspires their work, and her kind, philanthropic and compassionate spirit continues to influence people of all ages.
Post-Race PartyEnjoy the fun, post-race atmosphere with DJ, food, ice cream truck, beer, Bloody Marys, and more! You can also enter to win several raffle items. Activities for kids, too!Sponsorship OpportunitiesPlease show your support! Visit 5Ksponsor.org to sign up.
Race AwardsTop male female finishers overall, and top finishers (male female) in the following categories:Under 18; 18-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70
Online AuctionHave fun bidding HERE and thank you for your support. Additionally, be sure to check out our raffle tables at the event with over 30 items. 

Races

  • 5k

    Sat 15th June 2024

  • Kids' Fun Run (100 Yard Dash)

    Sat 15th June 2024

  • Virtual 5K

Book

  • 5k

    Sat 15th June 2024

  • Kids' Fun Run (100 Yard Dash)

    Sat 15th June 2024

  • Virtual 5K

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