Event Information
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT T-SHIRTS
T-SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED FOR THE FIRST 200 REGISTRANTS. ALL SUBSEQUENT REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT BASED ON REGISTRATION DATE AND AVAILABILITY.
See Me 5K Run/Walk/Roll
Join us Saturday, May 6 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! Activities for the kids include a fun run, games, and more. Refreshments will be provided.
Registration
Registration is open through Friday, May 5, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. Same-day registration is available between 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Checks and cash are accepted for payment.
Race Course & Accessibility
The course will take you through scenic Hopkinton State Park. The course is on pavement with some rolling hills and fully handicap accessible.
ASL interpreters are confirmed for this event. If you require additional accommodations, please contact Racedirector@Advocates.org.
Walk. Run. 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. 5K and 1 miler kicks at 11a.m.
Kids Fun Run
The fun run for kids 12 and under kicks off at 10:45 a.m. and includes 50 and 100-yard dashes. Registration is $15 and includes a kid's t-shirt.
Race Packet Pick-Up
Race packets and bibs will be available for pick up on Friday, May 5, 2023, from 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Advocates Main Office, 1881 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701. Race packets can also be picked up the morning of the race beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the registration booth.
About Advocates
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.
About The Mike Jones Memorial Fund
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.
Schedule of Events
9AM - Pre-registered packet pick-up, same day registration begins, kids activities/vendors opens
10 AM- same day registration closes
10:45 AM- Kids fun run
10:50 AM- Open remarks by Advocates CEO Diane Gould and National Anthem
11 AM-- 5K and 1miler kick off
11:50 AM- Awards
12:30 PM Event Ends