Abington COPES 5K

The Saint Catherine of Siena Home & School Association is excited to invite you to the 2026 5K Road Race. SCS 5K T-shirts will be available for the first 100 pre-registered runners/walkers, though sizes cannot be guaranteed.

Online Race Registration will remain open until the start of the event on race day.

In-person race day registration is available and we will be accepting cash, check, and credit card as payment.

In-person race day registration will occur behind the school on Friday, May 29th, 2026 from 2:15 - 3:30 and on race day starting at 7:30 am.

Family of 4 discount is for families with more than two children and capped at $120 per family. The discount may only be applied to 2 adults

The Saint Catherine of Siena School Kiddie Race will also return for 2026, with short races being held for preschoolers through 2nd graders at 10 am. The children will be seeded per grade and race on school property.

A parent or guardian must be present for the child to compete.

Please join us for The Jump Aboard foundation’s first annual, Jumping Bean Jamboree, a day of family fun which helps raise funds for pediatric cancer families.

This year proceeds will go towards building Jumping Bean Junction.

This project aims to build a vacation home in New Hampshire’s White Mountains for families affected by pediatric cancer, honoring the life, spirit, and memory of Jase Russell.

We hope you will join us to support this meaningful cause.

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!

Why Join Us?

On Saturday, June 6, 2026, join us at Bridgewater State University, Massachusetts, for the 10th Annual Run to End Addiction 5K. Whether you run or walk, you're taking a stand against addiction, impacting communities across Massachusetts and New England. Your participation supports those battling addiction and alcoholism and honors the memory of those we've lost. This important occasion will unite individuals and families in a shared mission of freedom, change, and healing. Each participant receives an 10th Annual Run to End Addiction T-shirt, Medal, and Swag Bag, and is welcomed to a cookout with complimentary food, refreshments, resources, and activities.

Like a race, recovery demands training, perseverance, and daily commitment to a sober, transformative lifestyle. With alcoholism, drug addiction, and a record amount of overdoses devastating the lives of so many, your attendance, support, and encouragement provide hope to countless men and women.

Team Incentive

Rally a team of 10 or more, and earn a PROMO CODE for one FREE Registration! Simply email your proof of participation (screenshot, link, receipt, etc.) to [email protected], and we'll send your code. (Limit: one free registration per team)

About Adult & Teen Challenge Massachusetts

For nearly 60 years, Adult & Teen Challenge Massachusetts has been a beacon of hope for those grappling with alcoholism, addiction, and life-controlling issues. Our long-term residential treatment offers individualized studies, clinical counseling, recovery coaching, vocational training, and spiritual development for profound life change.

Honor a Loved One

For an additional $50 donation:

Participate in memory of a loved one lost to overdose. We'll honor them on social media and with a memorial sign along the race course. Share their story, photo, name, and date of birth/date of death with us at [email protected].

Let's inspire change together with this powerful way to help others!

Come enjoy the 50 foot long inflatable obstacle course sponsored by ABB Moonwalks!

DO YOU OR WANT TO SUPPORT THE RUN/WALK IN MEMORY OF A LOVED ONE?

For our event, all participants can donate to run or walk in memory of a loved one they have lost to overdose. We will include their name and story on social media along with a memorial sign which will be placed along the race course. This is a very powerful expression of their lives. Please email and share with us a little about the person along with their photo name and date of birth/date of death to [email protected]. This is a powerful way to help others!

Your Support Matters

Thank you for joining the 10th Annual Run to End Addiction and supporting this vital cause!

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]