Race Information
Sunday, October 6, 2024
The Thomas Giunta 5k Road Race is a wheel measured 3.1 mile loop. The course is open to all runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes. The race will start at 10:00 am at 320 Airport Road.
About This Race
Officer Thomas J. Giunta, a 21 year veteran of the Fall River Police Dept., was shot and killed in the line of duty on August 24, 1994. A memorial scholarship fund has been set up in his name. All of the proceeds from this race are to benefit this fund.
Course: A wheel measured 3.1 mile loop with a slight upgrade during the first half mile. The course is open to all runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes. The race will start in front of 320 Airport Road.
Awards: Long sleeve t-shirts to all pre registered participants. Individual achievement awards to the top male and female finishers, kids age group (boy & girl), top overall police officer (male & female), top police team and first wheelchair finisher.
Registration: A $25 non-refundable entry fee.
Pre- Race Pickup and In-Person Registration: Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the Fall River Police Department (Community Room) 685 Pleasant Street, Fall River, MA, 02721 - between 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM.
Race Day Registration: Sunday, October 6, 2024 at the Fall River Elks, 4500 North Main St., MA, between 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM.
Post Race Party: Is immediately after the race, at the Fall River Elks, 4500 North Main St., Fall River, MA.
Directions:
From the East: Interstate 195 West to Exit 8B onto Route 24 North. Follow Route 24 North and take Exit 8A, Airport Road. At traffic light, turn left and drive to rotary. Enter rotary and take second right, North Main Street. Entrance to Fall River Elks is not n the left.
From the West: Interstate 195 East over the Braga Bridge. Take Exit 8B ( left lane exit ) onto Route 24 North. Follow Route 24 North and take Exit 8A, Airport Road. At traffic light, turn left and drive to rotary. Enter rotary and take second right, North Main Street. Entrance to Fall River Elks is on the left.
From the South: Take Route 24 North to Interstate 195 East, and then follow above directions.
From the North: Take Route 24 South to Exit 8A, Airport Road. At end of exit, enter rotary and take first right, North Main Street. Entrance to Fall River Elks is on the left.