We are not sure how old this race is (and maybe no one knows), but it has been on our schedule for at least 20 years. Each year the starting line for the 5K resembles the start of a high school cross-country race as local runners test their fitness before their season begins.

Last year over 450 runners entered the event. Andrew Fea was the overall winner in 16:51. Allie Castro won the female title in 20:33. The course records are held by Jeff Martin (15:24) and Jennifer Sallez (18:39).

The race starts and finishes at the Newton Recreation Department located at 23 South Brady Avenue in Newton.

The entry fees are low compared to other area events. The entry fee for the 5K is only $15 ($20 after 8/14) and the fees for the mile are $10 and $15, respectively. The entry fees include a t-shirt and goody bag.

In the mile, awards are given to the three males overall, to the top three females overall, and to the top finisher in each of the following age divisions (both sexes): 11 and under, 12-15, and 16-over

In the 5K, awards are given to the three males overall, to the top three females overall, and to the top three finishers in each of the following age divisions (both sexes): 11 and under, 12-15,16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70-over.

Additionally, the top three military veteran finishers of each sex in each of the following age divisions receive awards.- 49-under, 50-59, and 70-over.