Register for the 27th Annual 5k Run/Walk to the Chop and Kids Fun Run

  Register for the 27th Annual 5k Run/Walk to The Chop!

All registered participants will be entered into a raffle drawing for gift certificates or Friends merchandise



This year, the Friends of Vineyard Haven Public Library's 27th Annual 5k Run/Walk to benefit the library will be a "hybrid" event, with both in-person and virtual "run on your own" options. Advance registration is strongly encouraged, visit runsignup.com.

[In-person] The traditional 5k event will be held at the library on Sunday, September 22nd at 10 am. A free half-mile fun run for kids will be held at 9:45 am. The 5K course for this race begins next to the library on Greenwood Avenue, turning left onto Main Street and proceeding up Main Street to the West Chop Lighthouse, then returning down Main Street to the library. Registration for the in-person 5k is $30 and includes a t-shirt.

[Virtual] For those who prefer to run the race on their own time, register today, and go virtual -- run or walk a 5k anytime, anywhere, between now and September 30th. Your donation of $25 for the "virtual" option will help the Friends continue to support library programs and services in the coming year.

Thank you to our Race Sponsors: Cape Cod 5, Cronig's Market & Healthy Additions, Donnelly + Co., The Green Room, Island Source, Martha's Vineyard Bank, Miller Sederholm Law Office, andVineyard Grocer

Register for the 27th Annual Run to the Chop 5k & Fun Run!

  Register for the 27th Annual 5k Run/Walk to The Chop!

All registered participants will be entered into a raffle drawing for gift certificates or Friends merchandise



This year, the Friends of Vineyard Haven Public Library's 27th Annual 5k Run/Walk to benefit the library will be a "hybrid" event, with both in-person and virtual "run on your own" options. Advance registration is strongly encouraged, visit runsignup.com.

[In-person] The traditional 5k event will be held at the library on Sunday, September 22nd at 10 am. A free half-mile fun run for kids will be held at 9:45 am. The 5K course for this race begins next to the library on Greenwood Avenue, turning left onto Main Street and proceeding up Main Street to the West Chop Lighthouse, then returning down Main Street to the library. Registration for the in-person 5k is $30 and includes a t-shirt.

[Virtual] For those who prefer to run the race on their own time, register today, and go virtual -- run or walk a 5k anytime, anywhere, between now and September 30th. Your donation of $25 for the "virtual" option will help the Friends continue to support library programs and services in the coming year.

Thank you to our Race Sponsors: Cape Cod 5, Cronig's Market & Healthy Additions, Donnelly + Co., The Green Room, Island Source, Martha's Vineyard Bank, Miller Sederholm Law Office, andVineyard Grocer

In-person 5k Results; Virtual 5k continues to 9/30/22!

Congratulations to Carson Rickey and Cynthia Chau from Golden Colorado, the top finishers in the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library in-person 5k on Sunday September 25th! This was the 25th year for this annual event and the first in-person event since 2019 (the 5k was held virtually in 2020 and 2021.)

This year's 5k was a hybrid event, and "Virtual" 5k runners and walkers have until September 30th to register and enter results online at https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/VineyardHaven/VineyardHavenLibrary5kRunWalktotheChop

Registration for the virtual event is $25. All registered participants, both in-person and virtual, will be entered into a raffle drawing at the end of the month. 

NATALIE LOZANO & ADAM KIEVMAN ARE THE WINNERS OF THE RAFFLE 9/30/22!

Complete results for in-person participants are below:

1 323 Rickey, Carson M34 Golden, CO 18:23.00

2 333 Nannes, Cal M37 Vineyard Haven, MA 19:52.00

3 305 Chau, Cynthia W31 Golden, CO 23:12.00

4 307 Ganaway, Aaron M57 New York, NY 24:23.00

5 304 Bowen-Kievman, Shannon W49 Manchester, CT 25:07.00

6 324 Segundo, Nyder M42 Oak Bluffs, MA 25:25.00

7 313 Kievman, Adam M48 Manchester, CT 26:06.00

8 314 Kolev, Dinyo M52 Vineyard Haven, MA 28:31.00

9 322 Rich, Henry M9 Arlington, MA 28:38.00

10 326 Sullivan, Ellen W47 Arlington, MA 28:40.00

11 335 Nolan, Diane W57 West Tisbury, MA 29:11.00

12 301 Aprea, Allan M60 Chatham, NJ 29:56.00

13 329 Goldfarb, Steven M62 New York, NY 30:08.00

14 328 Wild, Kristin W53 Potomac Falls, VA 30:24.00

15 321 Read, Katherine W61 Waban, MA 32:30.03

16 312 Houston, John M67 Waban, MA 32:30.57

17 327 Tarnawsky, Nina W32 Sherman Oaks, CA 33:45.00

18 302 Austin, Jim M80 Vineyard Haven, MA 33:53.22

19 308 Gerosa-Beal, Brenda W71 Hingham, MA 33:53.78

20 316 Mulvey, Jim M60 Stirling, NJ 34:08.00

21 318 Nevens, Drew M12 Plymouth, MA 44:52.00

22 319 Nevens, Kari W40 Plymouth, MA 44:58.00

23 311 Graham, Hali W29 Plymouth, MA 45:11.00

24 306 Drude, Meg W68 Plymouth, MA 45:56.00

25 309 Gershun, Anna W8 Scarsdale, NY 47:47.00

26 315 Markov, Sergey M42 Scarsdale, NY 47:48.00

27 334 Smith, Susan W65 Vineyard Haven, MA 49:29.00

28 332 Collins Sullivan, Jane W75 Arlington, MA 50:07.00

29 325 Street, Pamela W75 Vineyard Haven, MA 50:08.00

30 331 Gersh, Michelle W59 Vineyard Haven, MA 50:19.00

31 330 Goldfarb, Stacy W61 Vineyard Haven, MA 50:19.00

25th Annual 5k Run / Walk: In-Person or Virtual

 

This year, the Friends of Vineyard Haven Public Library's 25th Annual 5k Run/Walk to benefit the library will be a "hybrid" event, with both in-person and virtual "run on your own" options. To register, visit runsignup.com.

[In-person] The traditional 5k event will be held at the library on Sunday, September 25th at 10 am. A free half-mile fun run for kids will be held at 9:45 am. The 5K course for this race begins next to the library on Greenwood Avenue, turning left onto Main Street and proceeding up Main Street to the West Chop Lighthouse, then returning down Main Street to the library. Registration for the in-person 5k is $30. A limited number of past year's t-shirts in a variety of colors will be available to 5k participants on race day.

[Virtual] For those who prefer to run the race on their own time, register today, go virtual -- run or walk a 5k anytime between now and September 25th. Virtual participants can run or walk any 5k course of their choosing.  Your donation of $25 for the "virtual" option will help the Friends continue to support library programs and services in the coming year.

All registered participants, both in-person and virtual, will be entered into a raffle drawing!

Please note that due to COVID-19 there is a risk that the in-person event on September 25th will be cancelled. In the event of cancellation no refunds will be issued, thank you for understanding.

22nd Annual 5k Run/Walk & Free Kid's Fun Run on September 22nd!

On Sunday, September 22nd, the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library will host the annual Run to benefit the Library. The USATF-Sanctioned 5k Run/Walk starts at the library with runners proceeding to the West Chop lighthouse and back. There will also be a free 1/2 Mile Fun Run for Kids.

Medals will be awarded to winners in all age groups, and all participants will be eligible to win raffle prizes including gift certificates from local stores. 5k registration includes a t-shirt. 5k starts at 10 am; Fun Run for Kids starts at 9:45 am; Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

Community sponsors for this year's event include Brickman's, Broadway Screen Printing, Cape Cod 5, Cronig's Market, The Green Room, Island Source, Martha's Vineyard Harley Riders, Martha's Vineyard Savings Bank, Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Rentals & Sales, Stop & Shop, and Vineyard Grocer.

Save $5 by registering in advance! You can register online, or pick up a registration form at the library.

21st Annual 5k Run/Walk & FREE Kid's Fun Run on September 16th!

On Sunday, September 16th, the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library will host the annual Run to benefit the Library. The USATF-Sanctioned 5k Run/Walk starts at the library with runners proceeding to the West Chop lighthouse and back. There will also be a FREE 1/2 Mile Fun Run for Kids.

Medals will be awarded to winners in all age groups, and all participants will be eligible to win raffle prizes including gift certificates from local stores. 5k registration includes a t-shirt. 5k starts at 10 am; Fun Run for Kids starts at 9:45 am; Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

Community sponsors for this year's event include Brickman's, Broadway Screen Printing, Cape Cod Five, Cronig's Market, The Green Room, Island Source, Martha's Vineyard Harley Riders, Martha's Vineyard Savings Bank, Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Rentals & Sales, Stop & Shop, and Vineyard Grocer.

Save $5 by registering in advance! Registration forms are available at the library or may be downloaded from our website.

Online registration is now available here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/VineyardHaven/VineyardHavenLibrary5kRunWalktotheChop

20th Annual 5k Run/Walk & FREE Kid's Fun Run on September 10th!

On Sunday, September 10th, the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library will host the annual Run to benefit the Library. The USATF-Sanctioned 5k Run/Walk starts at the library with runners proceeding to the West Chop lighthouse and back. There will also be a FREE 1/2 Mile Fun Run for Kids.

Medals will be awarded to winners in all age groups, and all participants will be eligible to win raffle prizes including gift certificates from local stores. 5k registration includes a t-shirt. 5k starts at 10 am; Fun Run for Kids starts at 9:45 am; Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

Community sponsors for this year's event include Brickman's, Broadway Screen Printing, Cape Cod Five, Coldwell Banker Landmarks Real Estate, Cronig's Market, The Green Room, Island Source, Martha's Vineyard Harley Riders, Martha's Vineyard Savings Bank, Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Rentals & Sales, Stop & Shop, and Vineyard Grocer.

Save $5 by registering in advance! Registration forms are available at the library or may be downloaded from our website.

Annual 5k Run/Walk & FREE Kid's Fun Run on September 20th!

On Sunday, September 20th, the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library will host the annual Run to benefit the Library. The USATF-Sanctioned 5k Run/Walk starts at the library with runners proceeding to the West Chop lighthouse and back. There will also be a FREE 1/2 Mile Fun Run for Kids (13 and under).

There will be medals for winners in all age groups, and all participants will be eligible to win raffle prizes including gift certificates from Brickman's and The Green Room. 5k registration includes a t-shirt. 5k starts at 10 am; Fun Run for Kids starts at 9:45 am; Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

This year's race sponsors include: Brickman's, Broadway Screen Printing, Coldwell Banker Landmarks Real Estate, Cronig's Market, The Green Room, Island Source, Martha's Vineyard Savings Bank, Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Rentals & Sales, Plum Perfect Painting, Stop & Shop, and Vineyard Grocer.

Save $5 by registering in advance! Registration forms are available at the library or may be downloaded from our website.

Annual 5k Run/Walk & FREE Kid's Fun Run on September 14th!

On Sunday, September 14th, the Friends of the Library will host the annual Run for the Library. The USATF-Sanctioned 5k Run/Walk starts at the library with runners proceeding to the West Chop lighthouse and back. There will also be a FREE 1/2 Mile Fun Run for Kids (13 & under).

There will be prizes for winners in all age groups, and a raffle. 5k registration includes a t-shirt. 5k starts at 10 am; Fun Run for Kids starts at 9:45 am; Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

Save $5 by registering in advance. Registration forms are available at the library or downloaded from our website, www.vhlibrary.org.