Sixth Annual Krit Classic 5K Run/Walk

On March 14, 2014 By The Running GriffinLeave a comment

Registration is now open for the Sixth Annual Krit Classic 5K Run/Walk which will be held on June 1st in Andover, Massachusetts.

This race is held in memory of Kristin Kearins who lost her life after a tragic bicycle accident. To read more about the amazing life of Krit, please click here.

This 5K road race/walk will raise money for the Krit (Kristin) Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund. Krit had a heart of gold and an enthusiasm for life that was infectious. She touched an amazing number of lives in her 26 short years… as a loving daughter, sister, friend and dedicated Nursing Assistant at Children’s Hospital in Boston.

To register for the race, please click here. Be sure to also “Like” the race on Facebook by clicking here.

Rye By The Sea 5k & Duathlon

On March 1, 2014 By The Running GriffinLeave a comment

Registration is now open for the Rye By The Sea 5k & Duathlon which will be held on June 7, 2014 in Rye, New Hampshire. This is the 18th annual running of the Rye By the Sea 5k and Duathlon which benefits Annie’s Angels Memorial Fund.

The 5k race has a very reasonable $20 entry fee with a tee-shirt included. If you register before April 30th, you are also entered into the gift card drawing held at the race.

Annie’s Angels is dedicated to helping families struggling financially with the challenges of life threatening diseases and disabilities by connecting neighbor to neighbor and friend to friend in a caring fundraising network.

With the race benefiting such a great cause, let’s pack the starting line of the Rye by the Sea 5k. Click here to register for the race!

ERA for MDA 5K

On February 23, 2014 By The Running GriffinLeave a comment

On Saturday, May 3rd join ERA Webb Associates as they sponsor the ERA for MDA 5K which will raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

This race takes place in Downtown Augusta, Maine and the course is a fast and flat race along the beautiful rail trail along the Kennebec River. There will be awards for the top overall male and female runner as well as awards for winners within various age categories. Finishing times will be published in the Kennebec Journal.

The race starts bright and early at 8AM so once done running you can enjoy all that Downtown Augusta has to offer. To register, please click here to print out a race application.

Kittery Fire Association 5K Run and Walk

On February 21, 2014February 21, 2014 By The Running GriffinLeave a comment

Sign up today for the 8th Annual Kittery Fire Association 5K Run and Walk. The race takes place along the waterfront in beautiful coastal Kittery, Maine. All proceeds from the race benefit the Kittery Fire Association.

The first 200 registrants will receive a tee-shirt and the post-race festivities will include raffles, awards and refreshments. The 5K race course is USTAF certified and given that it is along one of the most beautiful waterfronts in New England you definitely will not want to miss this race.

You can register online for the Kittery Fire Association 5K Run and Walk by clicking here. Be sure to also “Like” the race on Facebook by clicking here.

2014 Correctional Officers 5K Memorial Race

On January 25, 2014 By The Running GriffinLeave a comment

After the Boston Marathon we will all be looking for the next race to sign up for and the 2014 Correctional Officers 5K Memorial Race in Billerica looks to be a great one to register for today!

This race includes both a 5K run and walk as well as a kids race! The race starts at the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Memorial Wall on April 27, 2014 and all proceeds from the race go to benefit the Middlesex Corrections Officer Memorial Fund. All race participants will receive a T-Shirt with their registration if pre-registered before April 20, 2014.

The race kicks off at 10:30 AM and there will be events for the kids both before, during and after the race and food, refreshments and a DJ will be some of the added amenities for this race.

To register for the 2014 Correctional Officers 5K Memorial Race, please download a race application by clicking here.