The signs are going up all over town. The Florence Adler 5k Road Race/Walk is coming on May 5. Registration starts at 9:30am that day at Wayland Middle School. The race starts at 11am. There is a kiddie race at 10:45and face painting during the event. A Mother’s Day craft is available. Vendors will offer sugar scrubs and children’s art boxes from the local arts group, Beehive. A local radio station will add to the celebration. To pre-register or to support the race with a tax-deductible donation, go on the website: www.LightBoxReg.com/FlorenceAdler_2018.

Started in 2004, the Florence Adler 5k was created by graduating seniors who wanted to leave a legacy and to commemorate Florence Adler, a strong METCO supporter who had recently passed away. The race has continued now for 14 years. The students who created it are now beyond college and have careers and children but their legacy for Wayland METCO continues. Please support their dream from so many years ago.

Proceeds from the race go to the Wayland Boston Parent Council, for book awards for their college-bound seniors and to support school programming throughout the year. Students collect pledges for their participation as runners or walkers. Do you know a student participating? Support their efforts by making a pledge. Are you a runner? Join the road race and your $25 fee will support this fundraiser. The race course has 2 water stops and we expect spring flowers and sprouting leaves along the route. Medals are given to top three fastest times in the male and female categories.

Wayland is recognizing the anniversary of 50 years as a METCO town. Celebrate this milestone by supporting this fundraiser. Come and enjoy the race!