Not a Walk in the Park 5K

🏃‍♀️ Event Overview

• Cause: Run for a cause. Run with the Y. Join the Saugus Family YMCA's Not a Walk in the Park 5K and help support your community.
• Location: This family-friendly run/walk takes you through the beautiful scenery of Breakheart Reservation in Saugus.
• Registration Benefits: Registration includes post-race refreshments and prizes for runners in every age category.
• Proceeds: All proceeds support the YMCA of Metro North Annual Fund to provide access to YMCA child care, camp, and health and wellness programs to everyone.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Rate

• New This Year: Our "Family Rate" allows 4 participants from the same family household to register together for just $100.
• Eligibility: This rate is for family members only-- perfect for parents, kids, and siblings ready to get active together!

📅 Race Details

• Date: Saturday, April 25th, 8:30am Race Start
• Packet Pick-up: for Pre-Registered Runners: 7:00am
• Race Day Registration: 7:00am
• Location: Breakheart Reservation - 177 Forest Street, Saugus, MA 01906

📦 Packet Pick-up

• Date: Friday, April 24th, 3:00pm-6:00pm
• Location: Saugus Family YMCA, 298 Main Street, Saugus, MA 01906

🏆 Race Features

• Timing: Chip Timing by Bay State Race Services
• Refreshments: Post race refreshments
• Awards: Awards to the top finishers in each age group
• T-shirt: Guaranteed to those who register prior to April 4th

💖 Community Impact

• Fundraising: The YMCA of Metro North Road Race Series raises funds for a variety of charitable activities that benefit our community.
• Participation: Participants in our four unique 5K races run or walk to support the YMCA of Metro North Annual Fund.
• Support: Raise money to provide access to YMCA child care, camp, and health and wellness programs to everyone.
• Aid Provided: In 2025 the YMCA of Metro North provided more than $3 million in financial aid.

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