The Race/Walk:
The 5K loop course starts and finishes at the Elks Lodge in Chelmsford, 300 Littleton Road (Route 110), and runs through scenic and historic neighborhoods
Free Tech T-shirts with the “Nancy’s Run Logo” (above) for all walkers and runners pre-registered before May 1. Shirts are available in women’s and men’s sizes, as well as two youths sizes. Walkers and Runners start together at
10:00. Link for the 5K course: www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=573351
Accurate timing by the highly regarded Yankee Timing. There will be lots of awards. Three deep in 5 year age groups, except for teenagers which have slightly smaller age groups: 0-12 years, 13-16 years, 17-19 years, 20-24 years, 25-29 years, and so on up to 80+. Age group winners (first second and third) will receive Nancy’s Logo Coffee Mug (hot chocolate mug for the youngsters). Overall Female and Male winners will receive gift certificates. There will be a ‘fun run’ for kids, not registered in the race, at 9:30 and each participant will receive a medal. We celebrate your success at the finish! Participants will receive a complimentary flute of Sparkling Grape Juice or Sparkling Wine (over 21), as well as water and some interesting snacks. Music, appropriate for a festive day, will be provided by the popular DJ Patch. Everyone loves raffles so there will be 5 great baskets if you wish to take a chance. Running to show your support for someone or in memory of someone? We will provide a (free) clear vinyl pouch so you can wear a favorite picture (4” by 6” picture) during the race! We will provide a card so that you can be creative and proudly wear your message: “Running for:………..” or your running mantra or whatever motivates you on this special day. Super Early Entry fee, until February 14, is $25. Standard Entry fee is $30. Race day entry is $35. On-line entry only, until race day. Our Cause
The purpose of this Mother’s Day Run is to raise money to help fund education addiction awareness programs or materials for our kids. In 2016, all of the profits/contributions ($10,000+) went to Healthy Chelmsford an organization overseen by the Board of Health. The money was used to bring in speakers for 8th, 9th ad 10th grade student about Substance Use, as well as to support the Candlelight Vigil, which is held each year in memory of those who lost the battle with Substance Use. Again this year, all of the profits and contributions will be used to help educate our local kids about the dangers associated with opioids and other substances. Our Experience:
For the organizers, Nancy and Don Patch, the idea of a Mother's Day run began several years ago when Nancy and 5 girlfriends ran together on Mother's Day morning to support one of the friends who was going through a sad time. This unconventional start to Mother’s Day touched us deeply and caused us to think about the day a bit differently. Beginning Mothers Day with a group of friends, and getting a bit of exercise, only made the day more special. A few years later Nancy organized her own own unconventional start to Mothers Day from our home, with a “fun run” followed by a festive brunch. During the next six years the run/walk grew each year and evolved into a celebration of life, friendship, and especially, motherhood. We saw the opportunity to build on our experience, to share our Mother’s Day celebration with more friends, and soon to be friends, and raise both awareness and money for this important cause. In 2016, there were 359 old and new friends who participated in the event. We have already received lots of local support in preparing for this year's event:
Key to the organizers (Nancy and Don) is that you can be confident that the funds raised will be independently controlled and will go to the designated purpose. This year we are partnering with the Chelmsford Elks, who will manage the money for the race. Why the Elks Lodge? Because the Elks have been involved in Drug Awareness for decades and partner with the DEA specifically on Opioid Education. At the National and State levels, the Elks have their own drug awareness programs, and we will leverage parts of their program to support our efforts to again educate our local kids about opioids. Check out our website www.Nancysrun.com. Can’t participate? We welcome volunteers. All receive a volunteer T-Shirt. If interested email us at [email protected].
