Published in the April 19, 2018 edition
NORTH READING — The fifth annual Hornet Hustle 5K and Kids’ Fun Run to benefit the Physical Education Departments of the North Reading Public Schools returns on Sunday, May 20.
Prizes will be awarded to the top female and male competitor in each age bracket as well as the first place overall female and male finishers.
The school with the highest percentage of registered participants will receive an additional $250 contribution plus their photo in the Transcript, and bragging rights for an entire year.
$12K donated to date
Since this fun community event was resurrected by Fit Revolution in 2013, the company has donated over $12,000 from funds generated by the race to the North Reading Public Schools’ Physical Education Departments.
PE instructors from the town’s three elementary schools, the middle school and the high school have used these funds to purchase new sports equipment such as: scooter hockey sets, climbing wall supplies, sports netting systems and more.
This year’s event will help the schools purchase new gym equipment to keep North Reading’s kids healthy and active throughout the school year and for years to come.
Event details
The race begins at the Third Meetinghouse on the Common starting with the kids’ 1-mile Fun Run for boys and girls ages 10 and under.
The Fun Run is followed by the 5K Hornet Hustle race.
The entry fee for the Kids’ Fun Run is $15 per child
Entry fees for the 5K race are: $20/student, $30/adult, $65/family with 4-plus members.
Participants can pre-register at: www.fit-rev.com/hustle.
Those who sign up by Thursday, May 10 will receive a free race t-shirt. Online registration ends Friday, May 18 at noon.
Race packets may be picked up on Friday, May 18 from 4-6 p.m. at Fit Revolution, 23 Concord St., North Reading.
For questions email info@fit-rev.com or call 339-933-0293.
