The Hopedale Athletic Boosters 5k Run/Walk is held annually in memory of Coach Larry Olsen who led Hopedale’s Girls Cross Country and Track teams to tremendous success. Coach Olsen was a highly decorated runner is greatly missed by Hopedale and the entire running community. It has been wonderful to see the community rally for the past 13 years around this event!

This event is the biggest fundraiser for the Hopedale Boosters and the money raised is used to support the student athletes of Hopedale Junior/Senior High School and many other student body activities. The Boosters provide senior scholarships, donations to senior activities and year book committee in addition to funding requests that support the school athletic teams.

Number pickup and race-day registration will begin at 8:00 AM. The pre-entry fee is $30; $20 for ages 21 and younger. A free dry-fit T-shirt will be given to those who register by April 20th. Runners can register online at www.active.com or by using the QR code shown here. In addition to the race, there will be a variety of raffle prizes to be won that are being graciously donated by local businesses. The 5K race will begin at 10:00AM.