About the 17th Annual Mother's Day 5K Walk & Run
The course follows the oceanfront at a brewery on the New Bedford waterfront, with open water visible for most of the route before turning back toward the finish. The terrain is flat and the surroundings are unobstructed, so there is not much to navigate mentally. The race benefits the Women's Fund SouthCoast, and that purpose draws a broad crowd, from strollers to serious runners.
After the race, there is live music, food and drink, and space to linger by the water. The post-race area is set up for staying a while, which fits the occasion.
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Distances & Start Times
5K5/9/2027 10:00$25
Kids Fun Run5/9/2027 09:30Free
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