Chase the Butterfly Family 5K Road Race and Kids Fun Run
Saturday May 2, 2026 | Kids Fun Run Race Starts 9:30 AM | Race Starts 10:00 AM
PERMIT PENDING
Run for a Reason: Your Support Makes the Difference
Run for a reason. The Y is dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to our programming and services, from life-saving swim safety to youth development and childcare. Your registration supports this essential mission, ensuring we can continue to help those in our community who need the Y most.
This year, your impact goes even further. We are proud to collaborate with the CureCMT4J Foundation for the Chase the Butterfly 5K. CureCMT4J is an Ipswich-based nonprofit dedicated to finding a cure for an extremely rare, deadly neurological disease similar to ALS.
Get your running shoes ready! Join us at New England Biolabs to run or walk in support of our community and local heroes like Talia Duff. It’s more than a race—it’s a chance to strengthen our community bonds and fund a life-saving mission. We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!
Race Map
Go the Extra Mile: Our Fundraising Levels
Join our mission to provide financial assistance and fund a cure by reaching one of our meaningful fundraising levels! Every dollar you raise supports vital Y programs and the CureCMT4J Foundation.
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Chrysalis: Registration Level. Simply signing up supports our cause and starts the transformation!
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Caterpillar: Raise a total of $50. You’re helping our community programs grow and thrive.
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Butterfly: Raise a total of $100.00. Your support is taking flight and spreading hope.
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Flight!: Raise a total of $250.00 or more to become one of our top champions and lead the way to a cure!
Race Day Details
Kids Fun Run: 9:30 AM
Race Start Time: 10:00 AM
Location: New England Biolabs: 240 County Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
Course Details: This course is stroller and dog friendly (well-behaved dogs only).
Refund Policy: All sales are final, no refunds will be offered.
Timing: Timing Provided by Bay State Race Services
Swag: Tee Shirt first come first served while supplies last. Shirts must be picked up by the start of the race.
Parking: Free on-site parking in the garage and surface lots.
Friday Pick-up: Friday, May 1st 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Ipswich Family YMCA 110 County, Ipswich
Race Day Pick-up: Begins at 8:30 AM at New England Biolabs
Results, Awards and Celebration
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Results: Posted at the finish line and emailed to participants post-race.
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Overall Winners: Medals for 1st Place Male & Female.
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Age Groups: Medals for Top 3 Male & Female: 13 & under, 14–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+.
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Open Categories: Medals for Top 3 Non-binary and Top 3 Wheelchair finishers.
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Local Honors: Special prizes for the 1st Place Male & Female Ipswich residents.
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Pre- and Post-Race Party!: Rock out with live music from Tri-Town Rock Band and Bottles and Cans. Grab a bite from the Beefie Boys food truck and enjoy a complimentary beer or NA beverage from True North Ale Company (21+, ID required).
Quick Links & Resources
Discover Ipswich:
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Cape Ann & Ipswich Chamber
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YMCA Member Resources:
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YMCA of the Northshore
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