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Dates:Sun from 9/20/15 - 9/20/15
Hours:Hours Vary see below
Ages:Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:Outdoor
Cost:$ see below
Category:Races/Walks

Registration is Now Open!

Join us for the 1st Best Buddies Massachusetts Friendship 5K on Sunday September 20th at MarketStreet Lynnfield, MA.

The Friendship 5K is an exciting and fun charity event that supports the programs and services of Best Buddies Massachusetts, and at the same time raises fundamental awareness of our vital friendship, integrated employment, and leadership programs.

We will offer both a timed 5K running route and 1K walk option.

This course is ideal for all participants: runners, walkers, babies in strollers, everyone!

To register, visit: http://www.bestbuddiesmassachusetts.org/friendship5k

Event Details

Registration/Check-in: 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. at MarketStreet; 9:00 a.m. race start with post race festivities starting at 10:00 a.m.

Fees: $20 pre-entry, $25 race day.

Official Chip Timing Included

Start/Finish: MarketStreet; 600 Market Street, Lynnfield, MA

Distance: 5K (3.1 miles) run with official chip timing, shortened walk route available

T-Shirts: T-Shirts free to the first 250 registrants

Prizes will be awarded for the top fundraisers and finishers.

Top Individual, Community Team and School Team fundraisers will receive a unique reward, too!

There will be post-event activities at MarketStreet for all participants.

MarketStreet is a high-end outdoor mall in Lynnfield, MA with over 80 shops and restaurants.

Many of the stores and restaurants will be running specials for our participants following the race and will have tables/booths setup by throughout MarketStreet.

Come enjoy the local attractions and entertainment after a fun run for a great cause.

Thank you to our Newest Presenting Sponsor, Eddie Bauer!

For more information or sponsorship details, contact: Kari Gronemeyer at 617-778-0522 or [email protected]

How to Help Best Buddies even more...

1.

Once you register, use your personal website (received when you register) to generate donations to support Best Buddies Massachusetts programs.
2.

Form a team with your friends, family, classmates, and co-workers.
3.

Ask your company to sponsor you or the race, or see if your employer has a matching gift program.
4.

Encourage your friends and family to sign up as participants or volunteers.

*We reserve the right to delay, reschedule, or cancel the race due to extreme or severe weather conditions.

(NO REFUNDS)

HOURS↑ top

Registration/Check-in: 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. at MarketStreet; 9:00 a.m. race start with post race festivities starting at 10:00 a.m.

COST↑ top

Fees: $20 pre-entry, $25 race day. Official Chip Timing Included

WEBSITE↑ top

www.bestbuddiesmassachusetts.org/friendship5k

LOCATION↑ top

600 Market Street, Lynnfield, MA, 01940 map
Phone: 6177780522

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