Motif #1 Day 5K

About this Event

Welcome to the annual 5k and 1-mile fun run for the Rockport Public Schools Health and Wellness Programs. This event was created to engage our students and community in health and wellness activities. We are proud to be partnering with the Educational Foundation for Rockport (EFR) for the third consecutive year. The funds raised from this year's race will directly support the EFR in enhancing our health and wellness programs at Rockport Public Schools. Our mission is to cultivate a lifelong commitment to fitness and wellness by offering programs that promote well-being.

In the past year, we organized a school wide motivational sesionwith Nick Woodard, a national jump rope champion. Additionally, we provided each student with their own jump rope and sponsored an 8-week before-school jump rope program to encourage physical activity before classes. The funds also supported our school garden by providing equipment and supplies. Previously, we organized a family online health cooking class with Becca Gutstadt and distributed wellness kits to elementary school students to support fitness activities at home. Furthermore, we initiated a "choose your passion" unit where students could select a wellness activity and collaborate in small groups with a teacher or coach who shared their interest. This initiative encompassed activities such as hiking, mountain biking, tennis, orienteering, and healthy cooking.

Over the years, we have invested in various resources, including 35 pairs of snowshoes for physical education classes, guest speakers, yoga instructors, equipment for the juggling club, support for the elementary school run club program, water fountains, water filtration systems, composting programs led by 5th-grade leaders, and the jump rope for health program, among others.

We are thrilled by the success of these initiatives and are committed to expanding our programs further. Thank you for joining us in promoting health and wellness in our community!

Awards

Cash prizes and free race entry to next years race will be awarded to the overall top male and female runners. There will also be prizes awarded for the top 2 runners male and female per age division. All 5K runners who cross the finish line will earn a Motif #1 5K race medal.

Directions

The race will start and finish at Harvey Park in downtown Rockport. The address is 4 High Street Rockport, MA 01966.

Parking- Important

Limited parking is available downtown. We encourage everyone to carpool whenever possible. If you live nearby we encourage you to walk.

Number Pick up

Number and t-shirt pickup will be Friday May 17th 5-7pm at the Rockport Baptist Church located in Harvey park. You will also be able to pick up your t-shirt and bib number on race day.

T-Shirts

All runners pre registered by May 1st will be guaranteed a T-Shirt in their chosen size.

Medals

All 5K racers who cross the line get an official 5K race medal.

Volunteer

All volunteers will receive a free race registration themselves, a friend or family member that would like to participate. To volunteer, please email Erin Canniff at ecanniff@rpk12.org

Location

The race starts and finishes on T Wharf in Downtown Rockport

Dates

Saturday, May 18 2024, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Fees

Registration Opening-March 31
5K $35
1M $15

April 1st - April 30th
5K $40
1M $18

May 1st - May 18th
5K $45
1M $20