Schvitz for Scholarship 5K Run/Walk and Family Fun Run
Schvitz for Scholarship 5K Run/Walk and Family Fun Run is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Newton Center, MA, with an entry fee of $36.
- Date
- October 18, 2026 (101 days to go)
- Price
- $36
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us on Sunday, October 18, 2026, for JCC Greater Boston's second annual Schvitz for Scholarship 5K Run/Walk and Little Schvitzers Dash! Lace up your sneakers and hit the flat and fast, tree lined course on Wells Ave loop in Newton. You’ll enjoy fresh fall air and a lively community atmosphere. All ages and abilities are welcome. Bring your family and friends to help support camp, early learning center, and Discovery Club scholarships at JCC Greater Boston. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome! Whether you're running, walking, or cheering, it’s a chance to move with purpose, give back, and Find Your Impact!
JCC Greater Boston's mission is to create a vibrant, thriving community where everyone belongs. We achieve that goal by nurturing meaningful and lasting relationships, and nourishing minds, bodies, and spirits through dynamic, innovative, and accessible experiences grounded in Jewish values. We proudly welcome a growing and increasingly diverse set of individuals and families from all over Greater Boston, and actively support the building of individuals’ unique identities and connections to Jewish life.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
63°
Typical Low
42°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jamaica Plain, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Newton Center, MA
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Race Location
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101
Days to train
- Race
- Schvitz for Scholarship 5K Run/Walk and Family Fun Run
- Date
- October 18, 2026
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Newton Center than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Schvitz for Scholarship 5K Run/Walk and Family Fun Run
Oct 18, 2026