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Run for the Pies in Ipswich

Burn some calories before the Thanksgiving Feast at Ipswich's Run for the Pies!

Start your turkey day by burning off some calories with a run or walk along the Ipswich River on Turkey Shore Drive and Labor-in-Vain-Road and you'll have a chance to win a ready-to-bake pie from Russell Orchards! Racers, runners, walkers or stroller pushers are invited to the Ipswich Town Hall bright and early on Thanksgiving Day for a 2.8 mile riverside race along Turkey Shore Drive and Labor in Vain Road. The 1.2 mile kids run starts at 8am.

Russell Orchards Pies will be awarded to every 10th finisher of the 2.8 Mile Race. Enter in person at the Ipswich YMCA or for more information, please call 978.356.9622.

All proceeds to benefit Ipswich Dinner Bell & the Ipswich Family YMCA Financial Assistance Program.

When:

Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2021

1.2 Mile Kids Race/Walkers: 8am

2.8 Mile Run for the Pies: 8:30am

Location:

Ipswich Town Hall

Phone:

978.356.9622

Link(s):

Ipswich YMCA Run for the Pies

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Adirondack Leadership Program at Gordon College’s La Vida Center

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Where: Stevens-Coolidge Place

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