Firecracker 5K

The James Joyce Ramble 10K

Designed to be a competitive event with a fine arts and societal sensibility.

We are also hosting for the 11th straight year the USATF National Masters 10 Km Championship which will begin 5 minutes before main race on the same historic closed-to-traffic certified course.

Pick up or onsite registration: Saturday 4/25 - noon to 5:30pm at the Endicott Estate.

Race day Sunday, Bib pick-ups begin at 8:30 and ending at 10:30 a.m.

Preregistering is advisable and if you register by 4/24 you are guaranteed an all cotton tee shirt which are highly envied..

This is a popular event and we ask you plan accordingly.

3Mile and 1/2 mile Run, Walk or Roll

The First 100 registered runners receive a FREE race shirt!!!

This event is sponsored by the Friends Of Norwood SEPAC and ABL Fitness to raise acceptance and awareness for individuals with disabilities to make Norwood an accepting, inclusive and accessible community!

ABL Fitness is a nonprofit fitness clinic that empowers kids, teens and adults with disabilities specializing in neurodiversity by combining movement, sensory regulation, and individualized coaching to build confidence, connection, and lifelong physical, social, and emotional strength. Their mission is to create a safe, welcoming space where every athlete is presumed capable, supported through personalized strategies, and celebrated for who they are. Through trust, connection, and adaptive fitness, they help individuals break barriers, foster independence, and realize their full potential.

Friends of Norwood SEPAC is the nonprofit arm of the Norwood Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC) that supports the mission to build understanding, respect, and support for children with special needs in Norwood by fostering parent networking, advising the district on special education programs, promoting communication and inclusion, and offering informational forums and resources to families.

We are excited to announce the return of Emma’s Run, our beloved community event, in honor of Emma Greenspan. This event brings together runners, walkers, and families for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Memorial Park Beach, Sharon, MA

Whether you’re a runner or not, everyone is welcome!

If running isn’t your thing, please still join us and enjoy our FREE family-friendly activities, including face painting, bubbles, a nature-themed craft table, a DJ, food, and plenty of fun for kids of all ages.

The first 800 registrants, including children, will receive an Emma’s Run t-shirt. All funds go directly to the Emma Greenspan Foundation.

AGENDA

• 8:00 AM Registration Opens

• 9:30 AM Kids Dash

• 9:45 AM Kids 1.2 Mile Run

• 10:15 AM 5 Mile Run and 2.5 Mile Walk

• 11:30 AM Awards

EARLY BIB PICK UP

Saturday, May 2

The Run House: 15 West St, Walpole, MA 02081

PAST RACE RESULTS

• 2025 https://www.iresultslive.com/results/?eid=6340

• 2024 http://www.iresultslive.com/?op=summary&eid=5976

• 2023 http://www.iresultslive.com/?op=summary&eid=5593

• 2022 https://my.racewire.com/results/36904

FAQs

• Strollers are allowed on the 2.5 mile walk and 5 mile run course

• Unfortunately, no pets are allowed on the courses

• Course maps are available at emmasrun.org/course-map/

• Parking is available at;

• Sharon High School 181 Pond St, Sharon, MA 02067

• Memorial Park Beach 1 Beach St. Sharon, MA 02067

o NOTE: Memorial Park Beach parking lot will be closed from about 9:30am-10:20am during race times. Following the last event kick off, the lot will reopen to exit.