Last Hurrah For Foxborough Against Diabetes 5K

FOXBOROUGH, MA — The 17th running of the Foxborough Against Diabetes 5K will be the last for long-running charity run.

Friday night, the event organizers announced on Facebook that the race will not continue beyond 2017. No reason was given other than it was the choice of the event's committee.

"After careful consideration, the FAD committee has decided this June will be the final Foxboro Against Diabetes 5K. Thank you to all of our supporters, sponsors, volunteers, donors, participants, and especially those who inspire us to continue this fight. While the FAD race may be ending, our fight to make diabetes a disease of the past carries on," the announcement read.

Since 2001, the popular race has served as a fundraiser for juvenile diabetes. This year's race will take place on June 3 at 10 a.m. The race starts and finishes in front of Schneider Electric. To register, head over to the race's sign-up page on Active.com.

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