Norwood's St. Catherine School Preparing for 5K Fundraiser

The St. Catherine of Siena School 5K Road Race has helped supplement the school for over five years now, and this year is looking to be the best attended yet.

“This is going to be a great year,” Race director Kathy Ekberg said.

This year's race starts on June 1 at 5:30 p.m. Race day registration starts at 4 p.m.

Ekberg said the race was originally started in 2008 during tough economic times to help the school connect with Norwood.

“There was a bit of a disconnect at the time,” she said. “We thought we’d connect with the town of Norwood to promote a healthy environment.”

The 5K race is designed for racers of all types, from walkers to runners, from the old to the young.

“It’s very family oriented,” Ekberg said. “Any level, any age, we want you in this race. We have serious runners who run the race, and their pace is amazing, and we also have children and grandparents.”

Ekberg said the funds raised from the race help to supplement programs at the St. Catherine School. She said the first year funded new mulch for the school’s playground.

“Now I know that doesn’t seem like a lot, but it was $2,000,” she said.

Ekberg said the second year’s race funded the purchase of defibrillators and training for teachers in the school.

Ekberg said last year, even in the down pouring rain, they had over 288 racers registered for the race.

“We’re hoping to beat 300 this year,” she said.

 More info on the race:

• Community event perfect for all ages and abilities.

• Raffle Table

• Activities for the kids

• Post Race Party: Free food for all participants

• Free t-shirt to first 50 registrants

AWARDS

Cash Prizes:

$100 1st place m/f runners

$50 2nd place m/f runners

$25 3rd place m/f runners

$25 1st place m/f walker

Awards to: 

Top 3 men and women in age groups 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.

Special Awards to: 

First SCS alumni, SCS Faculty member and SCS family member.

Top 3 m/f SCS students will receive a special award plus free registration to next year's race.

Event schedule and times

Race Day registration opens @ 4:00pm

Race time 5:30pm

Post Race Party 5:45pm

• Awards 6:30pm

• Raffle prizes anounced 6:45pm

Sponsors for the race include:

1st Level Sponors

Vincent Diiorio Inc
Roche Bros
Eye Tile/Brighton
Ravens Nest/Walpole
Swisses of Sherborn
Zammito Insurance

2nd Level Sponsors

Bill Skerry-Realtor-RE/MAX Leading Edge
Advanced Energy LTD
Barron Family
Cedar markets/To Beruit
Connors Pediatric Dentistry, PC
Get In Shape for Women/westwood
Gillioly Funeral Home
Iron Mike/Norwood
Lewis's Restaurant
Norwood Theater
Sabbs market
To Beruit/Cedar Markets
Norwood Firefighters
Academic Fun Pre School and DayCare INC
Vogt Realty Group, Dedham and West Roxbury
United Liquors in Braintree
Babels Paint & Decorating store
Borges Family
DaCosta Family
Haymes Family
Hyde Park Masonry Supplies, inc
Lovell's Nursey/Medfield
Medfield Orthodontics
Norwood Bank
Ro Jo Company
Szczepanowski Family
Walpole Music
Kimmel Family
Escada Hair and Beauty Spa
Gus & Donnas Barber Shop
Pediatric Dental Healthcare