Event Information
                                                                
                                        
                                            ABOUT THIS EVENT:                                        
                                        Join us for the 14th annual Abby's House Hybrid 5k Run/Walk, presented by TJX. All proceeds raised benefit the women and children of Abby's House, a nonprofit organization that provides shelter and affordable housing, as well as advocacy and support services, to homeless, battered, and low-income women, with or without children. The course has gentle rolling hills and scenic views around the Wachusett Reservoir. NO PETS PLEASE. 
Abby’s House has received a matching gift challenge! 5K Founders, Sue Manero and Susan Lauring will match all gifts, dollar for dollar, up to $2,000 in donations in memory of dear friend and fellow 5K Founder, Peggy Dix. Find more information about fundraising below.                                    
                                                                    
                                        
                                            After October 10th                                        
                                        Missed registering online for the in-person race? You can sign-up for the Abby's House 5K Run/Walk by visiting us at Abby's House, 52 High Street, Worcester, MA 01609, on Thursday, October 12th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. You can also register on the In-Person race day, Saturday, October 14th between 8 - 8:30 a.m. Unfortunately, we cannot accept new registrations past 8:30 a.m.
Registrations for virtual participants will continue until Saturday October 14th! Please note, participants who registered for the virtual race are unable to participate in the in-person race, and all virtual participant times must be submitted by 9 am on 10/14 to be considered for top finisher prizes.                                    
                                                                    
                                        
                                            NUMBER PICK-UP:                                         
                                        Participants joining us for the In-Person Race on Saturday, 10/14 are encouraged to pick up numbers on Thursday, October 12th from 10:00 am-2:00 pm and 4:00 pm-7:00 pm at : Abby's House, 52 High Street, Worcester, MA 01609. Participants who are joining us virtually will receive an email with ways to log their times on 10/10. Virtual participants can register and submit times until Saturday 10/14 at 9am.                                     
                                                                    
                                        
                                            Race Fees                                        
                                        RACE FEES:
Adult: $35.00
Student: $30.00
You may continue to register online until Oct.10th for in-person participation.
Virtual participants may continue to register until Saturday 10/14.                                    
                                                                    
                                        
                                            AWARDS:                                        
                                        -Overall top male & female finishers. 
-Top male and female finishers in the following categories:
  *Under 18
  *18-29
  *30-39
  *40-49
  *50-59
  *60-69
  *70+
All virtual participant times must be submitted by 9 am on 10/14 to be considered for top finisher prizes.                                    
                                                                    
                                        
                                            RESULTS:                                        
                                        Timing results are posted on www.racewire.com                                     
                                                                    
                                        
                                            Online Auction                                         
                                        An online auction will be available from 10/7 at 9:00am to 10/14 at 8:00pm at www.32auctions.com/abbyshouse5k2023. Have fun bidding and thank you for your support!                                     
                                                                    
                                        
                                            For More Information:                                        
                                        Visit our website at: https://abbyshouse.org/event/14th-annual-abbys-house-5k-run-walk/                                    
                                                                    
                                        
                                            Ceremony                                         
                                        A speaking program will take place at the In-person race on Saturday, 10/14. 
You can visit our website at https://abbyshouse.org/event/14th-annual-abbys-house-5k-run-walk/ for more information as we get closer to the event