Hockomock Area YMCA to Host 14th Annual Foxboro 5K, Family Day

From Hockomock Area YMCA:

On Sunday, Oct. 9, the Invensys Foxboro Branch of the Hockomock Area YMCA will host its 14th annual Foxboro 5K and Family Day at their 67 Mechanic St. location. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The USTAF-certified 5K race begins at 10 a.m. The route is a flat course through Foxboro, which makes it perfect for all fitness levels. There will be both running and walking divisions, awarding the top three finishers in each running division. The Kids Fun Run will begin at 9:15 a.m. for children ages 4 and above, with each youth getting a finisher prize.

The cost to participate is $30 per 5K participant and $15 per Fun Run participant. Everyone who signs up will be given a runner bag and bib, and the 5K results will be made available from a professional timing company.

The Foxboro 5K and Family Day is a great way for families to support an active lifestyle while giving back to the community. From 10 a.m. to noon, the YMCA will offer family activities that include favorite camp games, a D.J., bouncies, face painting, refreshments and more. The Y wants to get your entire family active and having fun at this event!

The event is sponsored by Ashworth Awards, Bay State Physical Therapy, Dooley Disposal Services, Finns Graphics, Law Office of Sotiri Sougaris PC, Lodge at Foxboro, Miller Recycling Corporation, Rodman Ride for Kids and TD Bank and is held in loving memory of Linda Cavossa, Michael Baker and Jackie Thomas. Funds raised will support the Hockomock YMCA’s Reach Out for Youth and Families Campaign to provide anonymous scholarships to families and individuals in our community.

The Y gives special thanks to Mansfield Rotary for their partnership in planning and providing event volunteers. Team LIVESTRONG participants will also raise funds for the Hockomock Y’s 12-week strength and conditioning program for adult cancer survivors de-conditioned and fatigued from cancer and/or treatment.

Online registration is available.

Photos courtesy of Hockomock Area YMCA