Event Information
The Quinn Amsler Memorial 5K Run
Bridge Elementary School is hosting the second 5K run in honor of Quinn Amsler. Quinn was a rising 4th Grader who lost his battle with cancer in July of 2016. He was an active boy who loved all sports and had a spirit that was evident in everything that he did. Even while battling his own illness, Quinn started his own charity while at Children's Hospital in Boston - the Quinn Bin - collecting toys for other children less fortunate than himself. There will be Quinn Bins at Bridge School the day of the race, so please consider donating an unwrapped new toy. The proceeds of this run will be donated to the Quinn Amsler Memorial Scholarship Fund benefiting a Lexington High School Senior. The scholarship is managed by the Trustees of Public Trusts, Town of Lexington.
About the 5K Course
This fast, nearly flat 5K is a great first time race for the running novice or the perfect warm-up for the experienced runner’s Fall race schedule. The course kicks off at Bridge Elementary School with two kilometers of flat roadway followed by a gentle hill at the halfway point. The course finishes off with a straight away on a paved, wooded path along Lexington’s Lincoln playing fields bringing you back to Bridge School.
Number Pick-up
Number pick-up will be available the morning of the race as well as at Bridge Elementary School at morning drop-off and afternoon pick up on the following dates and times:
Wednesday the 20th at 8:30 am to 9:15 am and 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm
Friday the 22rd at 8:30 am to 9:15 am
Race Day pick up starts at 8:45 am.
Post Race Events
Bring a picnic basket and blanket and join the Bridge Community for a post race picnic on the school playing fields. Bridge teachers and volunteers will be hosting a children's fun run along with other activities on school grounds.
Parking
Some parking is available at the Bridge School and along neighborhood side streets. You may also find parking at Lexington's Old Res, located behind the school - there is a walking path leading to the race starting point. Carpooling and walking for local residents is encouraged. If you plan to park at Bridge please plan on arriving no later than 8:45am. The Bridge parking lot will be closed between 9:30 and 11:30 for the race.
Directions
Bridge Elementary School is located at 55 Middleby Road, off of Lincoln Street in Lexington, Ma.
https://goo.gl/maps/ZBGbY
Registration Fee
Register by June 21st for the "early bird" $30 registration fee. Pre-race registration goes up to $35 on June 22. Late and same day registration is $45 and starts September 5th, 2017. For same day registration please bring a cash or check made out to the Quinn Amsler Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Commemorative T-Shirts
You can purchase Team Quinn t-shirts by visiting the online store at this link:
https://quinn5k2017.itemorder.com/sale