Wednesday, April 19, 2017

EBC 5K Race for Hope - May 13

What: EBC 5K Race for Hope is a great 3.1-mile route through the quaint town of Norfolk, MA. 

When: Saturday May 13, 2017.  Registration opens at 8:00am.  Race start time is 9:00am.

Where: Race start and finish is at Emmanuel Baptist Church - 63 Rockwood Road, Norfolk, MA.  Overflow parking is available at the Freeman-Kennedy School - 70 Boardman Street, Norfolk,MA.

Who: The race is for people of all ages.  You can run, walk or push a stroller!

Why:   This year, we have selected, Bloom – A Place for Girls, as our proceeds recipient. Bloom, a branch of Teen Challenge, is a new faith-based residential program helping teen girls overcome addiction, abuse, wounds of sex trafficking, neglect and more. 

“For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”. Jeremiah 29:11

Cost: The registration fee is $25 per person if registered before May 1.  After May 1, the cost will be $30 per person.  We will have T-shirts for the first 100 entrants as well as awards and prizes for the top finishers.

Additional Information:  After the initial $25 registration fee, we are asking that each participant raise funds for Bloom. Please visit our crowdrise site to set up a fundraising page or to support another participant.

The purpose is for this race is less about competition and more about coming together for a common cause. 

At the race site, there will be informational booths, food, music and a few kid friendly activities.

Click HERE to sign up for the race! 

Click HERE to create a fundraising page or donate to a runner.

Click HERE for additional information about our proceeds recipient, Bloom.

Click HERE to Volunteer for the Race.

EBC 5K Race for Hope - May 13
EBC 5K Race for Hope - May 13

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