The Jog for Joy 5K

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  • 12.05.2021 @ 02:00 PM
  • Needham, Massachusetts
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Online registration is now closed but you can still register on the day of the race. We\'ll accept cash and checks, and we may have a few hats left, too!
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Event Details
12 .05 .2021
starts at 02 :00 PM
ends at 03 :00 PM
754 Greendale Ave , Needham , Massachusetts 02492
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The Jog for Joy 5K
In 2019 Highrock MetroWest Church hosted a 5K fun run in support of mental health resources for teens and a rockin’ party to celebrate. We raised enough money to sustain Youth Mental Health First Aid courses offered locally for several years, and we partnered with people from all over to spread a little light into a dark season.

The following year, Highrock MetroWest joined with sister churches around Greater Boston as well as online to host a The Virtual Jog for Joy 5K supporting SIX amazing organizations that are providing care for teenagers and families facing challenges to their mental health.

In those first two years we donated over $40,000 to mental health resources for teens!

This year we’re back IN PERSON at Highrock MetroWest! On December 5th join us for a classic 5K race experience with professional timing, pre and post race snacks and warming stations, and some holiday fun for the whole family! We’d love to have you join as a participant OR volunteer in hosting the event. For those who can’t make it in person, register as a virtual participant, do your jog during the week of December 5th - December 12th, and support the cause from wherever you are!

Whether you walk, jog, roll, or stroll, you’ll be supporting each of the following organizations:

Arlington Youth Counseling (Arlington, MA)
Bridge Over Troubled Waters (Cambridge, MA)
Families for Depression Awareness (National resource based in Waltham, MA)
Interfaith Social Services (Quincy, MA)
Needham Youth and Family Services (Needham, MA)
NuPath, Inc. (Regional resource based in Woburn, MA)
Bib Pickup
Get your bib number, hat, and other goodies (and avoid the line on race day) on Saturday, December 4, from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Marathon Sports in Wellesley and enjoy 20% off in the store while you're there!

Bibs will also be available Sunday, December 5th beginning at 11:30am at Highrock MetroWest at the registration table.
Parking
Parking is available in the parking lot at 754 Greendale Ave. and along Greendale Avenue south of the building.
Prizes
Prizes for best in age groups by gender and largest team.
The first 400 participants will receive a coveted Jog for Joy hat designed especially for us by BOCO Gear.
Highrock Online CELEBRATION
Whether you jog with us on December 5th in Needham OR you participate virtually during the week of December 5-12, come join us for a VIRTUAL CELEBRATION at https://www.facebook.com/HighrockOnline/ at 3pm.
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Team Counts
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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.
ASSUMPTION OF RISKS IN CONSIDERATION OF Highrock MetroWest allowing me or my child to participate in events, activities, or travel with Highrock MetroWest and all related activities associated with The Jog for Joy 5K, Highrock MetroWest or any associated Highrock Church, I acknowledge that I am aware of the possible Risks, Dangers and Hazards associated with participation in The Jog for Joy 5K including the possible risk of severe or fatal injury to myself or others. RELEASE OF LIABILITY and AGREEMENT IN CONSIDERATION OF Highrock MetroWest Church allowing me or my child to participate in The Jog for Joy 5K, I agree on behalf of myself and/or my child: 1. TO ASSUME and ACCEPT ALL RISKS arising out of, associated with or related to my or my child’s participation in the activities. 2. TO WAIVE and RELEASE Highrock MetroWest, The Jog for Joy 5K, and all Highrock Churches from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that I or my child may suffer, or that my next of kin may suffer as a result of my or my child’s participation in the activities due to any cause whatsoever. 3. TO INDEMNIFY and HOLD HARMLESS Highrock MetroWest, The Jog for Joy 5K, and all Highrock Churches from any and all liability for any damage to the personal property of, or personal injury to, any third party resulting from my or my child’s participation in the activities. 4. TO INDEMNIFY and HOLD HARMLESS Highrock MetroWest, The Jog for Joy 5K, and all Highrock Churches from any and all claims, demands, actions and costs for any loss, injury, damage or expense whatsoever that might arise out of my or my child’s participation in the activities. SecureFee™ Registration Cancellation Insurance is offered in most states. If purchased, your registration may be covered for one of the covered reasons stated in the policy.