5K to Support Maureen M. Welch Playground Fund

Maureen M. Welch Elementary School is hosting a 5K run/walk on April 7 to raise money for a new playground at the school. 

The second annual Race to Play 5K will start at 9 a.m. at the Northampton Municipal Park, which is behind the school. 

The course runs through the township park and behind the school.

All community members are invited to the event to support the school's effort for a new playground. "This will also benefit the Northampton Community as the playground is used by both students at Maureen M. Welch Elementary as well as others that visit and use the fields and facilities at the Northampton Municipal Park," the event website says.

No dogs, bikes or roller blades are allowed. Strollers are welcome and adults must accompany all registrants under 12.

The cost to register is $15 for adults and $10 for kids up until Friday. After Friday, the cost is $18 for adults and $12 for kids.

Register for the race at www.active.com or visit the race website.