Enjoy the scenic beauty and peak autumn foliage and support West Newbury Elementary School at this Sunday's 27th annual Apple Harvest Run! The annual event is a fundraiser for the West Newbury Parent Teacher Organization (WNPTO) benefiting the Dr. John C. Page Elementary School, with 100% of proceeds supporting educational and cultural programs for the school’s students.The Apple Harvest Run has become a strong tradition in the region, drawing top runners from around New England and was just listed on Boston.com as one of the recommended fall races in the area. The day’s events offer something for everyone - including a 5-mile USATF certified run (voted best 5-mile race in North Shore Road Race Guide in 2013), a 5K USATF certified run and health walk and a children’s 1-mile fun run.
Date & Time ~ Sunday, October 14
9:30 AM - Registration Opens
10:45 AM - Warm-up Exercises
11:00 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run
11:30 AM - 5 Mile Run
11:40 AM - 5K Run and Health Walk
10:45 AM - Warm-up Exercises
11:00 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run
11:30 AM - 5 Mile Run
11:40 AM - 5K Run and Health Walk
The race will step off on Bachelor Street in West Newbury, adjacent to the Action Cove Playground. Spectators will enjoy great food, music and a beautiful fall day at this wonderful community event!
Click here for more information, and to register online.
The WNPTO, a non-profit organization, is committed to high-quality education for the Dr. John C. Page Elementary School students between the grades of preschool and 6th grade. The PTO relies on this annual event to fund various programs at the Page School with special supplies and programs to enrich the classroom experience as well as more than two dozen cultural programs and field trips and after-school activities programs.
