Ipswich Family YMCA Run For The Pies
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Event Overview
The Ipswich Family YMCA Run For The Pies is a community running event on Thanksgiving Day. It is described as a family-friendly local tradition that supports the YMCA's mission.
Distances and Format
The event offers two untimed running courses:
- 1.2 Mile Fun Run for kids and families.
- 2.8 Mile Run as the main course.
Location and Course
The event starts and finishes at Ipswich Town Hall on Green Street in Ipswich, Massachusetts. The course is noted as being stroller and dog-friendly for well-behaved dogs.
Registration and Logistics
Registration is available online until the day before the event, with fees increasing for late registration. Early bib pick-up is available at the Ipswich Family YMCA on County Road. Race day registration and bib pick-up occur at the Town Hall lot. Payment methods include cash, credit, and checks. Free parking is available at Ipswich Town Hall and a nearby MBTA Commuter Rail lot. A participant tee shirt is offered on a first-come, first-served basis and must be picked up before the race starts.
Beneficiaries and Fundraising
Proceeds from the race support the Ipswich Family YMCA Financial Assistance Program and local food pantries: The Open Door and ACCORD Food Pantries. The event encourages additional fundraising, with themed levels such as "Gravy," "Whole Pie," and "Turkey."
Prizes
Prizes are apple pies. Every 10th adult finisher in the 2.8-mile run receives a large pie from Russell Orchards. Every child finisher in the 1.2-mile fun run receives a small pie. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
