Medfield's 'Angel Run' Upgrades to Official 5K Race

Photo: MFi Angel Run Co-Chairs Rose Colleran (left) and Susan Weisenfeld (right) at the new starting location for the December 7th run/walk. (Credit: Medfield Foundation, Inc.)

The upcoming ninth annual Angel Run has been measured and certified as an official 5K race route by the USA Track and Field Association, according to an announcement Monday by the Medfield Foundations, Inc. (MFi).

The previous route measured over the route standard by .1 miles, and the MFi said the reason for the change was that it “felt the time was right to explore the opportunity,” as the run now offers something extra to runners looking to officially track their results.

“This means websites like Coolrunning and New England Runner will carry the time for participants if they choose to submit it,” said Rose Colleran, Angel Run Co-Chair in a statement.

The new course is essentially the same from previous years, with main difference being the starting location, which is now at the Medfield High School parking lot.

A post-race party will also take place inside the Blake Middle School cafeteria.

“We are excited about the new location,” event Co-Chair Susan Weisenfeld said in a statement. “Runners and walkers can still expect to see some of their favorite sights and signs along the course and enjoy a roomier location for the post-race party.”

The first Angel Run was held in 2006, and the MFi took over organizing the holiday event in 2011; the run had previously been organized by volunteers in celebration of the life of Natasha Domeshek, a Medfield resident who passed away in 2002.

This year’s Angel Run will be held on Sunday, Dec. 7. To register for the 5K run/walk or to volunteer to help with the event, visit medfieldfoundation.org. Those registered by Nov. 3 will receive an Angel Run t-shirt.

All proceeds from the race will support Medfield families in need.

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