3rd Annual Elks Care, Elks Share 5k Run and Walk - May 9

The Franklin Elks, Lodge #2136, is proud to announce the Third Annual Elks Care, Elks Share 5k Run and Walk on May 09, 2015.

The Wounded Warriors Project and the Franklin Food Pantry are the beneficary organizations for this event.

Registration Information

Register by Apr 24th to receive a t-shirt on race day

http://franklinelks5k.com/?page_id=13

the finish line as set up for the 2014 race

Results and photos from the 2nd Annual Race can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/05/elks-care-elks-share-5k-results-photo.html

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Continue reading to find additional info on exercising to get better health
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The start of the Elks race in 2014

If you want a goal to work for, there are a number of road races and walks coming up in Franklin in May. 

• May 2 - Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee 5th Annual (5 mile run, 1.5 walk, 3.5 walk)  register here  

• May 9 - Elks Care, Elks Share 5K   register here

• May 17 - 14th Annual HMEA Independence 5K Run and Walk, Roll and Stroll   register here 

Register for the 5th Annual Franklin & Bellingham SNETT Road Race

Help support our effort to develop the Southern New England Trunkline Trail into a multi-use path for Franklin and Bellingham Registration: 8:30 – 9:45am Start Time: Walk 9:45 AM / Run 10:00 AM Start / Finish: 628 Washington St. Franklin, MA (Remington School) Run: 5 mile loop of paved roads through residential neighborhoods Walk: 1.5 mile & 3.5 mile walk through residential neighborhoods Entry Fee: $25 prior to race day $30 day of the race $15 Students Participation Medals to All Registrants Post race refreshments Prizes awarded by category Commemorative T-shirts Participation Medals & Raffle Prizes Race Timing by Spitler Race Systems or download and register by mail

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Calling All Runners: WGBH 5K

There are several road races in Franklin during May. This one in April can help get the kinks out before those local May races!

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Elks Care Elks Share 5K - race results (photo essay)

Cort Francis and Kerry Walsh were first male and first female finishers of the Elks Care Elks Share 5K road race and walk on Saturday, May 10.

The finish line

The National Anthem before the race/walk

Race Director Steve Niland with last minute instructions before the race

And they're off!

1st male - Cort Francis

1st female - Kerry Walsh

The full listing of results from the race can be found here
http://racewire.com/live_results.php?id=3650

The funds raised by the Elks from this race will benefit the Food Pantry and the Wounded Warriors Project

Join the team to run/walk on May 10

Join the Franklin Food Pantry team on Saturday, May 10 in the Elks Care Elks Share 5K Road Race and Walk!

The Race benefits the Franklin Food Pantry and Wounded Warrior Project. Contact Jenn Parrella, Franklin Food Pantry team coordinator, at jennifer@parrella.us for details on joining the team.

Franklin Elks

Visit http://franklinelks5k.com/ for race and registration details. The event features a 5K loop of paved roads for runners and walkers, post-race refreshments, giveaways, raffles, DJ, music and free prizes.

Wounded Warrior Project

Franklin Elks Care 5K Race/Walk - May 10

The Second Annual

Elks Care Elks Share 5K Road Race & Walk

to benefit the

Franklin Food Pantry & Wounded Warrior Project

SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2014
FRANKLIN ELKS
1077 Pond Street
FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS

Registration: 9:00 AM Start: 10:00 AM

Help Support the Franklin Food Pantry and Wounded Warrior Project

· Post race refreshments, giveaways, raffles, and prizes
· T-SHIRTS available to runners that register online. While supply lasts.
· REGISTER NOW to get your T-SHIRT!!!

· Run or Walk Route - 5K loop of paved roads
· Awards given to top three male & female finishers in each age group
· Professional Race Timing by RaceWire
· Giveaways, raffles, and prizes


Video of the race start from May 2012:




Online registration fee $25.00 https://www.franklinelks5k.racewire.com

More info on Web Site http://franklinelks5k.com/

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Franklin runs in May

April showers bring May runners to Franklin! Ready to shake away those winter doldrums? Get those running or walking shoes ready to go. There are three weekends in May that you can run/walk or any combination that fits your schedule.

All three race/walks are fund raisers so you get to exercise and help a Franklin charity. That sounds like a real winning deal!



Saturday, May 3 - 10:00 AM
The Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee will hold a fund raising 5K road race/walk
You can register for this race here  http://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/race

Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee

Saturday, May 10 - 10:00 AM
The Franklin Elks will hold the "Elks Care Elks Share" Annual 5K Road Race & Walk
The Elks race will benefit the Franklin Food Pantry and Wounded Warriors.
You can find information about the race on Facebook and register here
https://racewire.com/register.php?id=3650

Franklin Elks Care Elks Share

Sunday, May 18 - 9:00 AM
HMEA will hold their 13th Annual Independence 5K/Walk
You can register to run or walk (two different registrations) here
http://www.hmea.org/Get-Involved/special-events/2014-independence-5k-walk/index

Horace Mann Education Association

The Turkey Trot 5K returns for Thanksgiving

Have a good excuse for some second helpings by running or walking the Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving morning.

Details for this event can be found in the flyer here or on the race webpage http://feedtheneed.org/races/112813.html



Registration is 20 non-perishable food items or $20.


Updated 11/7/13 to correct a typo on the flyer

Franklin Elks Care 5K - Results

The Franklin Elks Care 5K road race attracted over 140 finishers on Saturday. The full listing of results can be found on Cool Running here.

As mentioned the race benefited the Franklin Food Pantry and the Wounded Warrior Project

The start of the race looked like this. A few cars go by on Pond St and then the start is announced.




At the finish line, this is a few minutes of the mid-pack finishers



Our thanks to the Franklin Elks for being part of this event!

First Annual Elks Care, Elks Share 5K Run and Walk

The Franklin Elks will be hosting a 5K road race and walk on Saturday, May 11. The road race will raise funds for two worthy causes: the Franklin Food Pantry and the Wounded Warrior Project.

Franklin Elks

The registration form is shown here:




You can visit the Franklin Elks 5K website for more information and to register online

Turkey Trot Family Fun Race - Nov 22

If you are a runner, or walker you can help the Franklin Food Pantry.

Registration, course map and additional race information can be found at http://www.feedtheneed.org/