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5k & Walk for Barton In Memory of Rachel Thomas

Name: 5k & Walk for Barton In Memory of Rachel Thomas
Start: 2026-03-07
End: 2026-03-07
Location: Beverly

Beverly, Massachusetts, United States

calendar_today 07 Mar, 2026

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sell $40.00

About the Event

Join us in Beverly, Massachusetts for the 5K & Walk for Barton, a meaningful community event held in memory of Rachel Thomas. This special day brings together families, friends, alumni, and supporters to honor Rachel’s life while supporting children living with type 1 diabetes through the life-changing programs of The Barton Center for Diabetes Education.

Participants can choose to run the 5K or take part in a family-friendly walk, making this event accessible for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re racing for a personal best or strolling in remembrance, every step helps ensure that children with type 1 diabetes can experience the joy, independence, and confidence that comes from attending a Barton Center camp.

Proceeds from the event directly support Barton’s summer camps, day programs, and year-round initiatives, providing kids and teens with expert medical care, diabetes education, and unforgettable camp experiences—at little to no cost to families.

Come run, walk, remember, and make an impact. Together, we can honor Rachel’s legacy while helping create brighter, healthier futures for children with diabetes.

Races Offered

5k & Walk for Barton In Memory of Rachel Thomas

Mar 07, 2026

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Distance — 5k & Walk for Barton In Memory of Rachel Thomas

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Type — Running

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10:30

sell

$40.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Beverly.

thermostat Temperature

-0.4° / 8.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

-5.4° / 3.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 27m

water_drop Avg rainfall

5.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.5 cm

air Avg wind speed

14.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

68.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:52

nightlight Sunset

18:50

About Beverly

Learn more about the host city, Beverly.

Beverly is a city of 43,000 people (2020) in the North Shore region of Massachusetts. Dating back to the 17th century, Beverly has a long maritime history intertwined with resort, residential, and manufacturing roles that have helped defined the city as it is today. From the city's more urbanized western side to the rural estates of the east, Beverly possesses a diverse landscape that adds a number of different areas for visitors to explore.