When
Sunday, September 28th, 2025
Where
O'Toole's Pub, Whitman MA
Distance
5K
About this race
💖 About This Event
The La Vita e Bella 5K was created for our beautiful Nicole Dondero who was tragically killed by a reckless driver in a car accident Nov. 8, 2019 at the young age of just 21.
Nicole's passions other than her family and friends were those in need. Nicole donated her time at soup kitchens beginning at a very young age. She loved animals and spent years looking after them at shelters. She lived life to its fullest and spread nothing but happiness to those who are lucky enough to have known her. "La Vita e Bella" (The Life is Beautiful)
💸 Proceeds and Donations
Proceeds and donations from this event will help those in need such as:
- Massachusetts Vest a Dog
- Big Brother Big Sister
- Make A Wish Foundation
- St Jude Children's Research Hospital
- JL11 Fund
- Conway House
- Cradles to Crayons
- Local Food Pantries
- Teen Challenge Bloom Home
- Sunshine Farm Sanctuary
- BSU Scholarships
- Bridge Over Troubled Waters
⏱️ Event Timing
Chip timing for this event!
🥳 Post Race Party
Immediately following awards, a post-race party will be held at O'Toole's Pub hosted by Tommy O'Toole and his award-winning staff!!! Last year was AMAZING and we anticipate this year will be even bigger with more raffle items, auction items and balloons with gift certificates to various businesses that you can purchase and are guaranteed to win!
👕 T Shirts / Bibs
T Shirts and bibs will be distributed Fri. 9/26 as well as race day. Those who register by 9/11 will have t shirts for race day. Anyone who registers after 9/11 is not guaranteed a shirt by race day.
📝 Late Registration
In person registrations will be held in person on race day beginning 9am.
Late registration:
- Adults: $30
- Kids under 13: $20
🏆 Awards
Medals awarded to Top 3 in each age category:
- Female: 1-10, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
- Male: 1-10, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Parking will be available and additional information on parking will be available prior to race.
🔗 Race Link
For more information and to register, visit: La Vita e Bella 5K.
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