Registration Open for 2nd Annual Footprints 5K Run/Walk in Melrose

From Melrose Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition:

Register now for 2nd Annual Footprints 5K Run/Walk!

Please join the Melrose Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition in our 2nd Annual Footprints 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, June 5th at Pine Banks Park in Melrose, MA. This will be the first race in a three-part regional series aiming to raise awareness about substance use disorder (SUD), promote support for recovery, and acknowledge our local police, fire, EMT’s, Melrose-Wakefield Hospital staff, and any first responder or community member who works hard to fight SUD and overdoses every day.

The disease of addiction affects virtually every person in some way, directly or indirectly; no person, no family is immune. It is a disease that does not discriminate and affects people of all race, gender, age, and socioeconomic status. The MA Department of Public Health estimates that there were over 1,100 overdose deaths in the state in 2015. Melrose Ambulance, Fire and Police regularly respond to overdoses and sadly we have lost many residents to opioid overdoses, especially in recent months.

All proceeds raised will benefit the Melrose Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition in order to continue and enhance prevention efforts in the schools and our community implemented over the last twelve years!

Families, running clubs/teams, school organizations/teams, and individuals are encouraged to register! The day will feature music, children’s activities, food, and some great prizes! Awards will be given for 1st and 2nd place male and female finisher, as well as team awards.

Footprints 5K Run/Walk Series is offering a FREE Couch to 5K Newbie running plan!

Specials thanks to these supporters who will also be represented at the run/walk! (with more to come!)

• Learn 2 Cope

• Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR)

• Families Anonymous

• Magnolia New Beginnings

• Wicked Sober

• Runners in Recovery

• Melrose Family Chiropractic

• Runwell The Linda Quirk Foundation

• Eternal Waters Massage

• Stoneham Substance Abuse Coalition

To register please visit here. T-shirts guaranteed for all participants who pre-register! Race number pickup will be held at Melrose Family Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center at 653 Main St. Melrose on Saturday, June 4th from 11am-2 pm.

Special discounts for:

• Family or team of 3-4 people: save $2 per person (code: SAVE2)

• Family or team of 5-9 people: save $3 per person (code: SAVE3TEAM)

• Family or team of 10 or more people: save $5 per person (code: 10MORE)

• 2016 Melrose High School graduate: save 50% (code: GRAD2016)

Interested in volunteering at the event? Please contact Lauren Dustin of the Melrose Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition at 781-979-4128 or ldustin@cityofmelrose.org.