Whether you exercise regularly or want to help out a good cause, following is a list of walks and runs this spring and early summer:
Oak Bluffs Memorial Day 5K Road Race and Fun Run: Sunday, May 30, 11 am. 10:30 am fun run. Benefits Hospice of M.V. Pre-register Saturday, 3 to 6 pm at the Wesley House in Oak Bluffs ($15) or day of race ($20). Race starts at Ocean Park and ends at the Wesley House. Call Roger Wey at 508-693-7887 for more information.
American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life 5K Fun Run and Walk: Saturday, June 5, 8:30 am. 8:45 am walk. Benefits M.V. Relay for Life. Pre-register by visiting relayforlife.org/marthasvineyardma ($15) or day of race ($20). Seniors/children under 12: $10. Race starts and ends at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School in Oak Bluffs. Visit above website for more information.
Murdick’s Fudge Run the Chop Challenge 5 Mile Road Race: Sunday, July 4, 9 am. 8:30 am fun run for children 12 and under ($5). Benefits Big Brothers/Big Sisters Martha’s Vineyard. Pre-register before June 15 ($15) or after ($20). Day-of registration: 7–8:45 am. Visit runthechop.murdicks.com.
Vineyard Scoops 5K Tour of Edgartown Sunday, August 1, 9 am. 8:45 am 1/2 K fun run. Benefits children’s charities. Hosted by M.V. Multisport Inc. $15 in advance; $20 day of from 7–8:45 am; $5 fun run; $50 family cap. Starts and ends at The FARM Institute. Visit mvmultisport.com/scoops5k.
