Runners and walkers of all ages are Welcome
The Butterfly 5k will be held on Sunday August 23rd 2009. 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 start of the race is at the entrance to the WWI Memorial Park at 401 Elmwood Street in North Attleboro. Parking is available throughout the park and across the street at the Hockomock YMCA.
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. The first mile drops over 100 feet, the second mile is level, the last mile is rolling.
The Kids Race: 400 meters (1/4 mile) starts at 11:00 am right next to Julia's playground inside the WW1 park.
Registration: Online Registration is available until 10:00 am Saturday Aug 22nd. Or print out and mail the PDF with your entrance fee. Fees: $20 per runner/walker. Kids quarter mile race is free! Race day registration starts at 8:00 AM at the entrance arch to Julia's Garden.
Prizes: 5k – $100 check and trophies awarded for for 1st overall male and female; $50 each for 2nd male and female; $25 each for 3rd male and female. Age group trophies for top 3 male and female: 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Team Prizes – A prize for the top team (3 runners) will be awarded in the following categories: School, Open. You must name your team on the application.
Kids Prizes: All kids will receive a prize for running! Medals for top 3 boy and girl runners in the following age groups: 0-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-12.
Shirts: Shirts to the first 350 applicants! Register early for best size selection. Additional shirts may be purchased for $8.
Post Race: Willow Tree will be sponsoring the post-race food and drink for all runners and volunteers. The race prizes will be awarded, as well as a raffle, and kids activities.
Raffle: All 5k entrants will receive 1 raffle ticket and additional tickets will be available for purchase on race day.
Volunteer: Help in working the course, registration, kids activities, and the finish area will be greatly appreciated. Please contact veronica@butterfly5k.com.
2007 Race Results 2007 Race Day Pictures
2008 Race Results 2008 Race Day Pictures 2008 Kids Quarter Mile Results
