Sunday May 21st 2023 • 9:00 am
Jordan's Furniture, 450 Revolutionary Drive, Taunton, MA
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At MARE, we know that all children deserve a safe, loving place to call home. However, the reality is that in Massachusetts, there are currently 1,160 children and teens in foster care awaiting adoption who have no relatives or other potential adopters. That's why we're hosting our 14th Annual Jordan's Furniture Walk/Run for Adoption!
This event includes festivities, food, games, balloons, and family-friendly fun! Walkers and runners are invited to complete a 5k fun-run, consisting of three loops around the course.
All the funds raised from this event go towards helping children and teens in foster care find adoptive homes!
Want to participate but can't make the live event? No problem! Participants are welcomed to join virtually; that way you can spread awareness about adoption from foster care wherever you may be.
Types Of Registration
Walkers
If you're looking for a non-competitive option to enjoy the 5k, this option is for you! Walkers stroll around the track at their own pace. If you don't plan on walking, you should still register as a walker so that you can fundraise AND participate in the day’s fun activities.

Runners
The “Runner” option is for participants who want to race around the track and compete for the best time. Each runner will receive a bib at the registration table and line up on the starting line before the walkers. Times will be officially recorded and posted on the event page within a week of the race day.

Virtual
The “Virtual” option is a great choice if you’d like to participate but can’t make the live event. You can walk or run wherever you’d like while still raising awareness!

Walker Prices
Adult Walker: $35
Child Walker:$15
Prices After May 20th
Adult Walker: $40
Child Walker:$20
Runner Prices
Adult Runner: $35
Child Runner:$15
Prices After May 20th
Adult Runner: $40
Child Runner:$20
Virtual Price
Adult: $35
Child:$35
Prices After May 20th
Adult: $40
Child:$40
Event Schedule
9:00AM
CHECK-IN / REGISTRATION & RAFFLE SALES OPEN
Visit your designated booth depending on whether you're walking or running.
10:00AM
Welcoming Remarks
Join us by the start line to hear from Eliot Tatelman of Jordan's Furniture and Bridget Chiaruttini, Executive Director of MARE.
10:10AM
5K WALK/RUN START
Line up on the starting line for the race! Runners line up before walkers to get a head start.
11:00AM
After-Race Party Begins
Accompanied by tunes spun by a DJ, the after-race party features activities for all ages including crafts, glitter tattoos, and face painting.
11:30AM-1:00pm
Lunch
A light lunch will be provided for all.
12:30PM
Raffle and race winners announced
Check out some of our raffle prizes, brought to you by our amazing sponsors.