More than 1,600 runners are expected to show up to the Girls on the Run 5K at Smith College on Saturday. The race begins at 10:30 a.m, beginning at the Smith athletic fields.
The event is open to the public, costing $25 for adults and $10 for children. A t-shirt is provided with the sign-up. Race day registration is also allowed, costing $30.
Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program that uses fun running games and dynamic discussions to teach life skills to girls in third through eighth grade. For more information and to sign up, visit www.girlsontherunwesternma.org
Registration for the annual Sawmill River 10K has begun. The race is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 1 in Montague Center beginning at 10 a.m. near the Village Common on Main Street.
Race day registration begins at 9 a.m. at the Montague Common Hall and online registration is available at RunReg.com or www.montague.net. Divisions of the race include Youth (17 and under), Open (18-39), Master (40-49), Senior (50-59) and Senior+ (60 and up). Entry fee is $30 by Dec. 30 and $35 anytime after.
Hot and cold refreshments are provided. The event benefits MPRD’s Sponsor-A-Child Scholarship Program. The race is a USA Track and Field sanctioned event. You may also call MPRD at 413-863-3216 to receive a registration form and additional information.
Football tickets are available in advance at a discount in Athol and Orange for the Thanksgiving football game between Athol and Mahar at the Woodward Complex.
Tickets can be purchased at Athol High School, Athol-Royalston Middle School, Athol Community Elementary School, Athol American Legion and Joe’s Barber Shop.
In Orange, tickets can be purchased at Highland Spirits and through Mahar Key Club members at the high school.
Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the gate.