Noble Hospital to Sponsor 30th Annual Run & Walk

WESTFIELD — Registration is open for the 30th Annual Noble Hospital 5K Run & Walk for a Noble Cause being held Saturday, April 26. The race begins at 9 a.m., with registration from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., in the Children’s Pavilion at Stanley Park in Westfield.

The 5K run is a competitive road race for all levels of runners, from the novice to the serious athlete. The 3.1-mile course is flat out and back through Stanley Park and the surrounding residential area. A non-competitive walk, ideal for families, follows the same route as the road race. Individuals, teams, wheelchair racers, and school groups are all encouraged to participate. Refreshments, activities, and vendor tables will be located near the finish line, and awards will be given out.

Early registration is encouraged. The registration fee for ages 13-59 is $35 through April 25 ($25 for seniors age 60 and older), or $40 on April 26 ($30 for seniors). Children under age 12 participate free when accompanied by a paying adult. T-shirts and sizes are available to registrants on a first-come, first-served basis while inventory is available.

New this year is the opportunity to raise money for Noble’s Oncology Unit by getting friends, family, and co-workers to sponsor a walker. To download the fund-raising form, visit noblehospital.org/5k. That site also allows participants to register online, download registration materials, and access general event information.