Walter's Run 5K
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| Dates: | Sunday, December 10, 2017 - Sunday, December 10, 2017 |
| Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
| Ages: | Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Cost: | $ see below |
| Category: | Races/Walks |
This race raised money for the Boston Globe Santa Fund, a charity to support children of need in Massachusetts.
In 2004, PRC re-named the race Walter’s Run to honor a very special friend and member, Walter Burgess.
Walter passed away suddenly in November 2003 at the age of 40 shortly after having completed the Great Floridian Ironman Triathlon.
Walter was an active PRC member and an amazing athlete — forever working out either at the Y, on his bike, or running on the roads.
More importantly, Walter was an incredible friend and inspiration.
He was always there to run the slower members into the finish line, to organize the marathon long runs or group ski trip, to cheer others on, or to give us a big smile after a training run or race no matter the length.
The Boston Globe Santa fund was one of Walter’s favorite charities that he donated to regularly, even as a child.
To more fully demonstrate Walter’s love of community and running, we have expanded the organizations receiving proceeds from Walter’s Run to include the YMCA Reach Out Campaign and the Walter Burgess Scholarship Fund.
On Race Day
Parking: Free and easy local parking is available on the surrounding streets and municipal lots.
You may also park in local lots of businesses that are closed on Sundays.
Pre-Registered runners: Pick up your bib number and goodie bag (if you registered in time!) starting at 9:15am on race day at The Irish Social Club 119 Park Street in West Roxbury, just a block from the race start/finish.
map it Race day registration: 9:15am – 10:45am on race day at The Irish Social Club 119 Park Street in West Roxbury, just a block from the race start/finish.
Kid’s Race: Kid’s Race location – Billings Field, start time at 10:15am.
The Kids’ Race is free but registration is required.
Parents – We encourage you to pre-register all kids.
Start/Finish: Parkway Community YMCA, Bellevue Street.
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Raffles: Remember to bring a few $$ to enter our raffles Bib Prizes: Random, surprise bib prizes are on tap for early pre-preregistered runners.
You may have already won!
Post Race Festivities: The Irish Social Club 119 Park Street in West Roxbury, just a block from the race start/finish
| HOURS | ↑ top |
10:15 am Kids Free Run
11:00 am 5K Race
| COST | ↑ top |
$15 for kids 13 and under$28 dollars pre-registration $30 day of
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| LOCATION | ↑ top |
119 Park Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132 map
Phone: 617.323.3200
119 Park Street, West Roxbury, MA
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