Schvitz for Scholarship 5K Run/Walk and Little Schvitzer's Dash
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Join us on Sunday, October 18, 2026 , for JCC Greater Boston's second annual Schvitz for Scholarship 5K Run/Walk and Little Schvitzer's Dash! All ages and abilities are welcome. Bring your family and friends and join us in supporting Camp, Early Learning Center, and Discovery Club scholarships. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome. Whether you're a long-time runner, social walker, or just looking for an excuse to get outside and move, Schvitz for Scholarship is a great opportunity to turn your average Sunday into a lasting impact! We're excited to welcome our youngest participants to the Little Schvitzer's Dash! Children ages 8 and under (accompanied by an adult) are invited to kick off the morning with an energizing warm-up featuring games and music, led by Broadway Dancer and Fitness Coach Dave Heard, followed by a 400-meter dash. All little schvitzers will receive a medal to celebrate their hard work! The Little Schvitzer's Dash takes place before the 5K Run/Walk at 8:45 AM, giving families with older children and adult participants a chance to cheer on their little schvitzers before the main race begins. After the dash, little schvitzers are welcome to hop in a stroller or continue walking or running alongside their families in the 5K! The Schvitz for Scholarship 5K Run/Walk is open to all. Sensory accommodations will be available at the event, including sensory bags with headphones and a designated quieter area. A social narrative will be available soon. If you or a fa
