Brookline Bolt 5K Run/Walk by Scribbles

🏃‍♀️ Event Overview

Join us for the Brookline PTOs 9th Annual Brookline Bolt 5K Run/Walk by Scribbles on Sunday, May 18, 2025! We will again be holding this year’s run/walk at beautiful Camp Tevya, located next to Lake Potanipo.

📍 Course Details

The 5K course is out and back on the picturesque Tevya Section of the Brookline Rail Trail.

• Terrain: Mostly flat, might be difficult to navigate with a stroller (jogging strollers handle the course just fine).
• Participation: Walkers and runners are all welcome!
• Bibs: Can be picked up the morning of the race.
• Pets: Please note that pets are not allowed for this event.

🎽 Fundraising Efforts

Traditionally this race has been a major fundraiser for the Brookline PTO.

• Support: Graciously supported by many local businesses.
• Shirts: Race day shirts to highlight our sponsors!
• Inclusion: Each 5K registration includes a race day shirt with Early Bird registration!
• Purchasing: A limited number of race day shirts available for purchase via Advanced registration and on the day of the event for $20. Cash, check, or credit card will be accepted.

👦 Kids Fun Run

The Kids Fun Run is back! The Fun Run is free for all kids, regardless if participating in the 5K Run/Walk or not.

• Start Time: The Fun Run will begin at 9:30am sharp.
• Follow-Up: It will be immediately followed by the 5K at 10:00am.
• Shirt Option: Fun Run registrants have an option to purchase a shirt at sign-up for $20 (fee is waived if also registering for the 5K).
• Award: Make sure to collect your Fun Run award at the end of the Fun Run race!

💲 Pricing Information

5K pricing for this year is as follows:

• Ages 4 and under: Free!
• Ages 5-12: $20 through 4/15, or $25 from 4/16 through 5/16.
• Ages 13+: $30 through 4/15, or $35 from 4/16 through 5/16.
• Same-Day Registration: Limited amount available for $30 (ages 5-12) or $40 (ages 13+).

🎟️ Raffle and Donations

Donate to the food pantry on race day to enter to win amazing raffle prizes!

• Ticket Inclusion: Each 5K race participant will receive one free raffle ticket with a donation of one or more unexpired items for the Brookline Food Pantry.
• Additional Tickets: Additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase.

📩 Sponsorship Information

If you are interested in being a sponsor for the 2025 race, please contact the Bolt Committee at BrooklineNHPTOBolt@gmail.com for more information.

🎉 Final Note

We look forward to cheering for all our runners and walkers on Sunday, May 18, 2025!

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