Register now for Old Home Day 5K Race
PELHAM – Nashua Special Olympics, in partnership with the town of Pelham and sponsored by the First Congregational Church, is hosting the Old Home Day 5K Race and Walk on Sept. 12 in Pelham. The proceeds will benefit the Nashua Special Olympics program.
The race will be officially timed by New England Timing, and, in addition to the 5K run, there will be a simultaneous 2.5-mile walk. The race and walk start at the Pelham Library and meander through Pelham neighborhoods. Starting time is 8:30 a.m., with registration and T-shirt pick up from 7-8:15 a.m. at the Pelham Common in front of the First Congregational Church.
Nashua Special Olympics, a local division of Special Olympics New Hampshire, is a program dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with developmental disabilities through competitive sports training. A nonprofit organization, Nashua Special Olympics consists of more than 300 athletes, coaches, volunteers and family members, who work together to train, organize and promote athletic opportunities for Special Olympics Athletes. The program offers both unified sports – partnering developmentally challenged athletes with peer mentors – and traditional sports.
Some of the many sports offered include Unified Basketball, Unified Bowling, Unified Softball, Unified Soccer, Swimming, Bocce, Track and Field, Unified Floor Hockey, Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoe and Unified Golf. Athletes train throughout the year and participate in local, regional, state and national competitions.
Nashua Special Olympics relies on the dedicated volunteers and family members, who donate their time coaching, partnering and organizing events. Fundraising and sponsorship is key to ensuring the program has the facilities and equipment it needs to provide opportunities to our athletes.
The cost to participate in the race and walk is $15 fee, which is waived by raising a minimum of $30 in donations. To register, visit www.pelhamoldhomeday. org/roadrace.htm for forms, contacts and more information.
