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Law Enforcement Torch Run’s 6th Annual Holiday Sweater Fun Run 5K

The Law Enforcement Torch Run’s 6th Annual Holiday Sweater Fun Run 5K will be held Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Moe’s Tavern, 10 Railroad Street, Lee, MA 01238.

The event is organized by the Law Enforcement Torch Run with the Lee Police Dept. and Special Olympics MA.

Ugly Christmas sweaters and holiday costumes are encouraged.

The entry fee for the run/walk is $25 per person online until Nov. 9th. Race day entry fee is $30.

Go here to register online:  https://specialolympicsma.donordrive.com/event/SweaterRun2019

Entrants are also encouraged to do additional fundraising.

The first 100 registrants get an official 2019 T shirt.

The event fundraising goal is $10,000.

Race day schedule:

8:30 – 9:45 am Check in

10:00 am Run/Walk begins

11:00 am Awards

Celebration at Moe’s Tavern after awards

Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each age group.

Proceeds from the Run will benefit Special Olympics Massachusetts.

For more information about the Holiday Sweater Run go here: torchrun@specialolympicsma.org or call   508-485-0986.

To learn more about Special Olympics, Massachusetts  visit specialolympicsma.org.

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Midnight Run with the Cops 5K Copstacle Fun Run/Walk

The Midnight Run with the Cops 5K Copstacle Fun Run/Walk will be held Saturday, July 7, 2018 starting at the Berkshire Running Center, McKay Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

This is a fundraising event for Special Olympics MA where participants form teams to compete against other teams to raise money.

The event schedule:

7/06/18 10:00 am Registration Deadline

7/07/18 10:30 pm – 11:45 pm Check in

11:45 pm Run/Walk begins

7/08/18   1:00 am   event concludes

8/01/18   9:00 pm Donation Deadline

For more information contact Xtra Mile at (508) 485-0986 ext. 245 or email xtramile@specialolympicsma.org.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Special Olympics MA to celebrate their 50th year and help in their ongoing efforts to provide athletic opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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