Events
Place
177 Forest Street
Saugus, MA US 01906
Description
Run for a cause. Run with the Y. Join the Saugus Family YMCA's Not a Walk in the Park 5K and help support your community. This family-friendly run/walk takes you through the beautiful scenery of Breakheart Reservation in Saugus. Registration includes post-race refreshments and prizes for runners in every age category. All proceeds support the YMCA of Metro North Annual Fund to provide access to YMCA child care, camp, and health and wellness programs to everyone.
Race Details:
Saturday, April 26th, 8:30am race start
Packet pick-up for pre-registered runners: 7:00am
Race day registration: 7:00am
Where: Breakheart Reservation - 177 Forest St. Saugus, MA
Packet Pick-up:
Friday, April 25th, 3:00pm-6:00pm
Saugus Family YMCA, 298 Main Street Saugus, MA 01906
Race Features:
Chip Timing by Bay State Race Services
Post race refreshments
Awards to the top finishers in each age group
T-shirt guaranteed to those who register prior to April 6th
The YMCA of Metro North Road Race Series raises funds for a variety of charitable activities that benefit our community. Participants in our four unique 5K races run or walk to support the YMCA of Metro North Annual Fund and raise money to provide access to YMCA child care, camp, and health and wellness programs to everyone. In 2024 the YMCA of Metro North provided more than $2.4 million in financial aid providing all children, adults and families with opportunities to develop a healthy spirit, mind and body regardless of income.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.ymcametronorth.org/support/road-race-series/.
YMCA of Metro North 5k Race Series
Not a Walk in the Park 5K
Saugus, MA 01906
April 26, 2025 at 8:30am
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Refer Friends, Family, or Co-workers
When you sign up for the Not a Walk in the Park you’re eligible to earn a cash reward when you refer friends and family to sign up.
Invite them to compete with you to complete the distance first or along with you.
Follow these simple steps...
- Sign up for the Not a Walk in the Park.
- You’ll receive a unique referral link in your confirmation email.
- Share the link with your friends, family or post on social media.
- Each time someone signs up through your link, you'll accrue one referral.
- Earn five referrals and get $25 credited back to you.
Easy right?!?!
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