Hope Beyond the Badge 5K (Run / Walk) for First Responder and Families

8th Annual Wessagusset 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run

Sunday, May 31, 2026 - O’Sullivan Field

Join us for the 8th Annual Wessagusset 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run! Come support the Wessagusset School community by running, walking, or enjoying the family-friendly activities and raffles happening throughout the morning.

All proceeds directly support educational opportunities and enrichment programs for all Wessagusset students.

Event Schedule

Kids Fun Run Dash: 8:30 AM

5K Run/Walk: 9:00 AM

Check-In Opens: 8:00 AM

Early Check-In: Saturday, May 30th • 3–5 PM at Wessagusset Elementary School (Bib pickup available)

Registration Fees

Kids Fun Run: $15

5K Run/Walk: $30 Early Bird (Register by April 30th)

• $35 (May 1 - May 30th)

• $40 (Race Day May 31st)

Family Rate: $75 for a family of 4+ (Valid through Saturday, May 30th)

T-Shirts

T‑shirts will be provided to the first 200 registered participants.

Must register by Friday, April 30, 2026 to be guaranteed a shirt.

Parking

No parking in the school lot on Pilgrim Road.

Parking available in the public lot off North Street.

Volunteers will direct traffic starting at 7:30 AM.

Timing Chips

Each participant will receive a numbered bib containing a timing chip.

You must wear your bib to be officially timed and scored.

Bibs are included in your registration packet.

Post‑Race Party

Right after the 5K, the North Weymouth Civic Association will host Neighborhood Day, open to all runners and spectators.

Enjoy food, drinks, music, and kid-friendly activities!

Squirrel Run XXVII

The 28th Annual Jimmy Kennedy Memorial Run for ALS, (The Squirrel Run XXVI), includes a 5K run, 5k fitness walk and family fun day which will be held on Saturday, June 6th 2026 at Pageant Field, Merrymount Parkway in Quincy. Proceeds from the Squirrel Run will benefit The Angel Fund for ALS Research. Jimmy Kennedy lost his courageous battle with ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, in 1997 at the age of 31. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate in the 5k run and a 5k walk that begins with registration at 8 a.m. The 5k run at 10 a.m followed by the 5k fitness walk at 10:00 a.m. Children’s events begin at 11 a.m.

Registration

The registration for the 5k and 5k fitness walk will be $40 before June 1, 2025 and $45 after that date. The first 150 online registrations will receive a free goodie bag and all registrants will get a souvenir t-shirt. Break Rock Brewing Co. will also be on site from 11AM-1PM offering free samples as well as selling cans for post run refreshment!. Numbers will not be mailed prior to the race. We do accept same day registration.

Children’s races, games and rides will be held from 10am – 12pm. The registration fee will be $15 per child.

Entertainment and Awards

In addition to the race and walk, the day will be filled with entertainment for children, plenty of refreshments, and awards for competitive runners in all divisions for men and women. There will be trophies, gift certificates, and other awards for the 5k race.

Award Categories

• Top Male & Female

• Top 3 Male & Female High School

• Top 3 Male & Female Middle School

• Top 3 in Age Group for Male & Female19-29

• 30-39

• 40-49

• 50-59

• 60-69

• 70-79

• 80+

Bib Pick Up

Early bib pick up will occur on Thursday, June 4th from 5:00-7:00pm at Pageant Field (race location). Pageant Field: 1 Merrymount Parkway, Quincy, MA 02170. Otherwise, bib pick up will start on race day morning starting at 8:00 AM

For additional registration information, or for further information please email:

• Louis Tozzi at: [email protected] or 617-947-1031

• Rich (Ratt) Kennedy at: [email protected]

Event details

The race begins and ends at Woodsdale Elementary School, 120 Chestnut St, Abington at 9 a.m. The t-shirt deadline is 9/9/2025. The first 200 are guaranteed a free t-shirt.

*This race has plenty of family fun, while working towards a healthier community. Proceeds will go toward funding efforts to prevent and reduce youth substance use, as well as providing resources and support for those struggling with substance use alongside their families.

*Early bib pick up will be on September 20th from 3-5 p.m. at the Woodsdale Elementary School.

*Early bird registration closes 8/15/2025 and then will go up to $35. Same day registration will be $40.

The t-shirt deadline is now closed.

The 22nd Annual Canton Road Race will take place on Sunday, September 27, 2026 beginning at 10:00am from Trillium Brewing located at 100 Royall Street in Canton with both a 5K and a 10K run as well as a kids fun run to start the day.

Canton Association of Business & Industry (CABI) distributes 100% of race proceeds to support local charities, civic organizations and scholarships. Recipients have included the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children, the Canton Library , and the Canton Food Pantry. Proceeds also fund scholarships for students at Canton High School and Blue Hills Regional Technical School who are actively involved in the community. For more information about CABI, please visit their website at: http://www.cantonbusiness.org/

Shirt Deadline: September 11th

WALKERS WELCOME!!

Running strollers please start in the back

Dogs are not allowed on the race course or on the Trillium property