2023 Michelle Benedetti Memorial Scholarship Fund 5k Run/Walk...

_ The 2023 Michelle Benedetti Memorial Scholarship Fund 5k Run/Walk:

After a wildly successful debut, the 2nd Annual Michelle Benedetti Memorial Scholarship Fund 5k is back on March 26, 2023. The course was very popular with our running club friends, so it returning. Our afterparty at Maria's on Essex St will also return. The 1st race turnout exceeded our expectations will give us some added flexibility in being able to improve our race day experience! We will highlight these as we lock them down!  

All of the proceeds of this 5k support four yearly scholarships awarded to students at Haverhill High school. Michelle Benedetti worked in social services for more than two decades, a majority of which was spent advocating for children in Haverhill and surrounding towns. Michelle was also an avid runner who enjoyed running many races with family and friends. On May 30th 2019, far too soon, Michelle lost a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. This event honors her love of running and her advocacy for children.

In true HaverHILL fashion the route is great for seasoned runners, avid walkers, or anyone in between.  There will be prizes for the top 3 male and female competitors in multiple age brackets, raffles and lots of great swag for purchase.  As mentioned, Maria's Restaurant (81 Essex St. Haverhill) will be hosting the afterparty where we will distribute the prizes and celebrate Michelle!  

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We thank you in advance for your support and generosity.