5th New Life 5k Trail Run Hits The Trails In May

NATICK, MA - New Life is hosting its 5th annual New Life Trail Run on Saturday, May 7th on the Medfield State Hospital grounds, located at Hospital Road and Service Drive in Medfield.

"The course winds from the Medfield State Hospital campus through trails in conservation land along the Charles River," said organizer Tod Dimmick. "Folks can run or walk, or a mix. It’s a beautiful course."

Traditionally, residents from Natick, Framingham, Hopkinton and Holliston have participated in the event, he added.

To celebrate being back in person after two years of virtual runs, New Life has partnered with the Cultural Alliance of Medfield to provide live music on race day. Also, the Furniture Matters club of Medfield High School will introduce a Kids Fun Run for children 4-10 years old.

Trail Run registration is open at www.newlifefb.org/5ktrailrun. An “early bird” discount registration of $25 is available until April 23; after that registration will be $30 between April 24 to May 5; and $35 on race day.

On-site Kids Fun Run registration will be $5 via cash or check. There is a $5 group discount for teams of four or more when the registrations are made at the same time. On-site registration opens at 7:30 on race day.

The Kids Fun Run starts at 9 a.m., and the Trail Run starts at 9:30 a.m., with live music to follow. The first 300 people to register will receive a t-shirt on race day.

The Trail Run benefits New Life Furniture Bank of MA and its mission to provide essential home furnishings to those in need.

“The funds we raise go directly to helping those coming out of homelessness to furnish their new homes,” said Rich Purnell, Executive Director of the New Life Furniture Bank.

New Life Furniture Bank of MA collects high-quality gently-used furniture and household essentials that are made available at no cost to individuals and families in need. The Medfield-based not-for-profit organization operates a Walpole Donation Center, and it serves the MetroWest and Greater Boston area.

New Life provides a meaningful option for folks who are downsizing, renovating or disposing of a loved one’s property. Those interested in being a sponsor, volunteering, donating home furnishings, or making a financial contribution are encouraged to visit www.newlifefb.org.