Advocates' See Me 5K and 1 Mile Run, Walk, and Roll

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  • 05.05.2024 @ 10:30 AM
  • Hopkinton, Massachusetts
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Event Details
05 .05 .2024
starts at 10 :30 AM
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General Race Information
Join Advocates on Sunday, May 5, 2024 to celebrate all abilities. Help spread the message that a person with any challenge or disability is a person, not a diagnosis. See the person! See the individual! See me!

Bring the whole family! Family-friendly activities include a fun run, face painting, balloon animals, games, and more. Refreshments will be provided.

This year's race will include prizes for both individuals and teams. Individual prizes include those for overall top finishers (male, female, and non-binary), and top finishers by gender in the following age categories: 12 and under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; and 60+.

There will be FOUR team prizes this year:

1) BIGGEST TEAM: Biggest team represented at the race wins! Check in at 10 a.m. at the registration desk for a head count! Team can consist of participants of the 5K, 1-mile and kids fun run! All team members must be present to win!
2) FASTEST 5K TEAM: The fastest four 5K times from the team are added together.
3) MOST CREATIVE TEAM NAME: Names that give us a chuckle earn extra points!
4) MOST TEAM SPIRIT: Show your team pride and camaraderie by cheering each other on, wearing team outfits, and making noise!
Registration
Registration is open through Friday, May 3, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. Register as an individual or as a team!

T-shirts are guaranteed for the first 250 registrants. All subsequent registrants will receive a t-shirt, if available, based on registration date. Same-day registration on race day is available between 8:00 a.m. and 10 a.m. Checks, credit card, and cash are accepted for payment. Please don't wait to register - previous years have sold out up to a week before the event!
Race Course and Accessibility
The course will take you through scenic Hopkinton State Park. The course is on pavement with some rolling hills and fully handicap accessible. The 1-mile course is untimed. ASL interpreters are confirmed for this event. If you require additional accommodations, please contact RaceDirector@Advocates.org.

Walk, run, or roll! Walkers, joggers, runners, strollers, wagons, and wheelchairs are welcome. Due to safety concerns, bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, racing wheelchairs, or racing handcycles are not permitted.
Race Day Schedule
8:00AM -10:30AM: Registration packet pick-up
8:30AM: Vendors and kids activities open
9:45 AM: Kids fun run (50 yard and 100 yard fun run)
10:00 AM: Opening remarks by Advocates CEO Diane Gould
10:15 AM: DJ invites participants to line up, moment of silence, and national anthem
10:30: 5K and 1-miler kick off
11:15 AM: Awards and closing remarks
12:00 PM: Event Ends
Race Packet and Bib Pick-up
Race packets and bibs will be available for pick up on Friday, May 3, 2024 from 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Advocates' Main Office at 1881 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701. Race shirts and bibs can also be picked up the morning of the race beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the registration booth.
About Advocates and The Mike Jones Memorial Fund
Advocates champions people who face developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. We partner with individuals and families to shape creative solutions to even the greatest obstacles. First, we listen. Then, together, we do what it takes to help people thrive.

Proceeds benefit The Michael Jones Memorial Fund at Advocates. The Michael Jones Memorial Fund provides funding for activities, material items, and operational resources that will positively impact the quality of life, health, and wellness of persons receiving support and services within any of Advocates' programs. Some items/activities that have been funded are materials needed for employment, exercise equipment, driving lessons, gym memberships, healthy cooking lessons, holiday dinners, expressive art lessons, and rock climbing.
Team Registration Style
Please select a method of registration below:
   Join a Team: Pick from a list of team names on the next page and join your team.
   Create a Team: Once you create a team, participants can join your team under the "join a team" option above.
   Individual Registration: Register as an individual participant.
I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against Advocates Inc, Town of Hopkinton, Town of Ashland, DCR, sponsors, coordinating groups and any individuals associated with the event, their representatives and assigns, and will hold them harmless for any and all injuries suffered in connection with this event. I attest that I am physically fit to compete in this event. Further, I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use my likeness in all media including photographs, pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. Race management reserves the right to postpone or cancel the event due to events out of management's control such as weather, natural disasters or other emergencies. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. Management may also alter the course and distances for the safety of the athletes. I understand that the entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Event will take place rain or shine. I agree to the use of any pictures or photographs taken at the event to be used for fundraising, public relations, and other marketing material.