Contact
Lynda Cekala
The Julia Cekala Charitable Foundation
lynda@thejuliafoundation.com
508-699-4153
When
Sunday August 24, 2014 from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm EDT - Race begins promptly at 10:0 amAdd to Calendar
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
YOU MANY STILL REGISTER FOR OUR BUTTERFLY 5K
ON SATURDAY AUGUST 23rd FROM 12 NOON TO 5 PM AT THE WWI MEMORIAL PARK
AND ON RACE DAY, SUNDAY AUGUST 24th !
CHILDREN'S FUN RUN REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN ONLINE AT
THANK YOU AND SEE YOU ON RACE DAY!
Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome!
The Butterfly 5k will be held at 10:00 am on Sunday, August 24th 2014. All proceeds from the race will support The Julia Cekala Charitable Foundation. The ongoing mission of the foundation is the maintenance and expansion of "Julia's Garden and Playground" located at the WWI Memorial Park.
Location: The 5k start is at the gate of the World War I Memorial Park at 401 Elmwood St., North Attleboro (across from the Hockomock YMCA). The kids' race starts by the Julia's Playground at the top of the WWI Park. Parking is provided in the back parking lot near Petty Field and at the North Attleboro Middle School.
5k Course: Some races brag that their course is flat…ours is downhill! Get a personal record on this net downhill, USATF Certified, 5k (3.1 miles) course. The 5k start is at 10:00 am at the entrance to the World War I Memorial Park. The first mile drops over 100 feet, the second mile is level, the last mile is rolling.
The Free Kid's Fun Run:The kid's race starts at 11:30 am right next to Julia's Playground inside the WWI park. All participants will receive medals. Ribbons will be awarded to the top 3 runners in each age category. Kid's Fun Run registration is only available online. Click here for more information and to register your child. Limited to 250 participants.
Registration: Online registration is available until 9:00 am Friday, August 22nd. Mail in forms are available online. Registration Fees: $25 per runner/walker on or before Aug 17th, $30 after Aug 17th. Race day registration is $30 and starts at 8:00 AM at the entrance arch to Julia's Garden. Walk in race day registration will end promptly at 9:45 am.
Saturday Registration/Number Pickup: Walk in Registration and bib number pickup will be available at Julia's Garden on the grassy picnic area just from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Saturday August 23rd.
Butterfly 5K Awards- $100 check and trophies awarded for the 1st overall male and female; $50 check and trophy awarded for 2nd place male and female; $25 check and trophy for 3rd place male and female. Age group trophies for top 3 male and female:U13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39,40-49,50-59, 60+ . Trophies are awarded at 11 am by the arch at Julia's Garden.
Team Award– Trophies for the top three placing team runners will be awarded in the following categories: High School Team, Open Team. You must write your team name on the application. You must print the full name of your team on the application. No abbreviations or initials are allowed.
T-Shirts: T-shirts to the first 500 applicants! Register early for best size selection. Additional shirts may be purchased for $10.
Post Race: Meet us back up at Julia's Garden for the Kid's Race, entertainment supplied by Luke's DJ service, the trophy announcements, and live butterfly release. Also, Willow Tree Farm will be supplying food and drink for all runners and volunteers.
Raffle: Each year we have a variety of exciting raffle prizes available that appeal to all ages! Tickets will be available for purchase on race day.
Volunteer: Volunteers are an essential part of our road race. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Alex Cekala at acekala@gmail.com.
We have teamed up with the b Positive Project to create these great shirts. Proceeds will benefit The Julia Cekala Charitable Foundation. They are available on a pre-order basis to be picked up on the morning of the Butterfly 5K race. Limited quantities will be available on race day for purchase. Be supportive, Be generous, Be giving.
Click the image below to order yours today
The Last Mile Racing LLC uses the MYLAPS BibTag.
Offical Timing Company of the Butterfly 5K and The Julia Cekala Charitable Foundation.