In persuit of 'hoppiness' to support the local community

Local runners and walkers can still register for the annual Jack’s Abby United Way 5K, scheduled on Saturday, October 15.

The annual event begins and end at Jack’s Abby, 100 Clinton Street in Framingham at 10:00 am. The cost to pre-register is $35 and 100% of the fee will support local programs and services including food security, early literacy, and suicide prevention.

To register please visit the United Way's website at https://www.uwotc.org/5K through October 13. Registration will also be available on race day between 8:00 am and 9:30 am for $40.

Awards will be presented to the top male and female runners in several age categories, and everyone 21+ will receive a complimentary larger after the race.

Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers Events Manager, Jordan Griffin said, "we're so excited to host the United Way 5K again this year. We love the enthusiasm and support this event gets from our local community, and knowing proceeds benefit so many important programs really energizes runners on race day. We cannot wait to see everyone 21+ at the finish line with a cold beer."

Jack’s Abby owners are also donating 10% of the afternoon’s food sales back to the United Way, so everyone is encouraged to celebrate after the race with something delicious from the Jack’s Abby kitchen.

Event sponsor and longtime supporter of the United Way of Tri-County Alira Health CEO Gabriele Brambilla adds, “Alira Health is grateful for the great and important causes the United Way represents, and we are glad to be part of the team.”

To ensure a safe and fun event for everyone the race will be capped at 700 runners. Long sleeve t-shirts will be offered to everyone who registers, but sizes can only be guaranteed to those who register by September 5th. The deadline to register online at www.uowtc.org/5K is October 13th. Participants can also register on race day for $40.

The United Way would like to recognize the generosity of the event sponsors including Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers, St. Mary’s Credit Union, Bowditch Attorneys, BRZ Insurance, DCU, Alira Health, Auto Bright Car Care, and Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects.

Additional supporters include event photographer Charlie Pasewark, Realtor® at Keller Williams Chestnut Hill, Framingham, MA, The Framingham Medical Reserve Corps., Dunkin Northern Management, and Trader Joe’s in Framingham.

For anyone interested in running, walking, volunteering, or sponsoring the event, please visit the United Way’s website at www.uwotc.org/5k or contact Special Events Manager Sandy Baldi at Sandra.Baldi@uwotc.org / 508.370.4873.