Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, Princeton MA
Saturday, June 14th, 2025
🏃♀️ Race Overview
8th Annual 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Foundation's violence prevention, safety awareness & gender equality programs.
- Date: June 14, 2025
- Location: Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, Princeton, MA
- Kids' Run: (100-Yard Dash, ages 3-10) at 9:00 AM
- 5K Run/Walk: At 9:30 AM
- 5K Run/Walk (Virtual): At 9:30 AM
ℹ️ Race Day Info/FAQs
- Bib and Shirt Pickup: Opens at 8 AM on Saturday, June 15th at Wachusett Mountain. For GPS, use 499 Mountain Rd., Princeton, MA. Check-in lines will be by Bib Number. Please know your bib number in advance. Link will be provided.
- Race Results: Provide a cell phone number to receive a text with your finish time after the race or search your name post-race. Link will be provided.
- Virtual Race Experience: Sign up to show your support if you can't attend the event. Join us on Instagram LIVE for opening remarks and then run on your own.
- Silent Auction Bidding: Available for anyone in the U.S. The auction closes on Saturday, June 15th at 11:30 AM.
👨👩👧👦 Event Details
The 5K Run/Walk is a fun event for the whole family! The course is mostly flat with one small hill. See the course map for details.
- Participation: Runners and walkers from out of town can still participate and show their support.
- Virtual Runners: Tune in to the beginning of the race via Instagram Live and post your photos.
🎯 Purpose of the Race
Funds raised from the 5K allow the Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation to provide valuable safety programs to the community. The Foundation envisions a world where women live free from harassment. They advocate for safety awareness, violence prevention, and gender equality.
- Self-Protection Training: The foundation provides self-protection training.
- Partnerships: They partner with organizations to provide programming and mentorship opportunities to address the root causes of violence against women.
- Inspiration: Vanessa Marcotte inspires their work, and her kind, philanthropic and compassionate spirit continues to influence people of all ages.
🎉 Post-Race Party
Enjoy the fun, post-race atmosphere with DJ, food, ice cream truck, beer, and more! You can also enter to win several raffle items. Activities for kids, too!
🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities
Please show your support! Visit 5Ksponsor.org to sign up.
🏅 Race Awards
Top male & female finishers overall, and top finishers (male & female) in the following categories:
- Under 18
- 18-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70+
🎁 Online Auction
The auction items will be displayed online soon. Additionally, be sure to check out our raffle tables at the event with over 30 items.
Starting Line Map
Coaching
Race Strong, Smart & Healthy with Online or In-Person Coaching!
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