Nashoba Valley Medical Center Hunger Run
Registration is open for Nashoba Valley Medical Center’s (NVMC) 7th annual Hunger Run 5K road race on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. All proceeds from the event will benefit Loaves & Fishes, a non-profit organization that provides food and temporary support services to residents of Ayer, Devens, Groton, Harvard, Littleton, and Shirley. Since its inception, NVMC’s Hunger Run 5K has generated more than $34,750 for Loaves & Fishes and recruited over 1,000 participants who have donated more than 2,500 pounds of food to the organization.
The Hunger Run 5K, which is professionally timed by Wilbur Race Systems and certified by USA Track and Field, will begin at Nashoba Valley Medical Center, 200 Groton Road, at 11 a.m. and travel along the scenic back roads of Ayer and Groton. Walkers are also welcome to participate in the race.
In addition to the Hunger Run, children are encouraged to dress in their favorite Halloween costumes (optional) and enjoy the “Harvest Half Mile Run.” Fun activities for the whole family will be available at the finish line.
The cost to register for the 5K race is $20 in advance, $5 for the Kids Half Mile Run and $10 for 5K walkers. Each runner should bring one, non-perishable food item to be donated to Loaves & Fishes.
Advanced registration is strongly recommended and can be accomplished online by visiting www.nashobamed.org/hunger-run-5k. Register by Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 and receive a FREE T-shirt. Registration the day of the event is from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.