The United Way of Tri-County’s Marlborough Community Cupboard invites you to the MetroWest Corporate 5K on Thursday evening, May 16 for this fantastic, fun, fundraising, 5K event!

Teams of four or more will compete against other local businesses and teams of friends for bragging rights and to bring home the MetroWest Corporate Cup for the next year!

After the race, celebrate with your team and enjoy music from our DJ, free photobooth to capture the moment, medals, awards, and complimentary pizza and snacks. Flying Dreams Brewing will be pouring beer (for those 21+) and is donating a portion of each sale back to the United Way!

When: Thursday evening, May 16

Time: Race begins promptly at 6:30 pm

Location: Rawlins Ave, just outside of the Marlborough Community Cupboard, 255 Main Street, Marlborough, MA

Teams: Teams can be any size but must be a minimum of four people (two male/two female) or complete for the Corporate 5K Cup. The fastest team of four wins the Corporate Cup for the next year!

Individuals: Individuals runners and walkers are welcome. Trophies will be presented to the fastest male, female and non-binary runner!

T-Shirts: Teams are encouraged to design their own shirts and a prize will be presented to the best team shirt as chosen by our judges (United Way staff!) so be creative!

Medals: Finisher medals will be given to the first 300 people to cross the finish line.

Route: The route begins and ends at the Marlborough Community Cupboard, out and back on the scenic Assabet River Rail Trail.

How: Runners and walkers can register here at www.uwotc.org/corp5k for $35 through May 14. Day of race registration is available for $50 per runner.

Walter Dwyer, CEO at Main Street Bank, and the events Presenting Sponsor said “We are proud to support the United Way of Tri-County and their vital programs that address hunger, literacy, and mental health in our region. As a community bank, we believe in making a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors. We thank all the participants and sponsors for their generosity and enthusiasm. See you at the finish line!”

Funds raised will support the United Way of Tri-County’s three food pantries, two hot meal sites, early literacy, and mental health/suicide prevention programs that have impacted more than 657,000 individuals and families across the MetroWest/495 corridor in 2023. Families had a place to turn for groceries and hot meals, kids received hundreds of books and literacy kits to promote reading readiness, and residents across the state have continued access to highly trained call-takers to support them as they navigate through stressful life events.

For more information please contact Special Events Manager Sandy Baldi at sandra.baldi@uwotc.org or Resource Development Manager Jen Bray at Jennifer.Bray@uwotc.org