Cape Challenge 2026

Sunday, May 31, 2026

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EVENTS:

Kid’s Fun Run: Ages 8 and under – 8:30 a.m.
1-Mile Dash: Ages 12 and under – 9:00 a.m.
5K Run – 9:30 a.m.

Cape Challenge Co-Chairs: Elly Pepper, Gretchen Cullenberg, Jenn Grymek, Regan St. Pierre

For more information, email capechallenge5k@gmail.com.

The Cape Challenge is a collaborative effort of all three schools’ parent associations: PCPA, MSPA and HSPA. Proceeds from this fundraiser provide critical support to students and teachers of all three Cape schools. In the past, funds have supported teacher grants, technology grants, STEM programs, Pond Cove’s Visiting Artists program, the Middle School Outdoor Experience (Chewonki, Boston Freedom Trail) and Project Graduation.

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Volunteers Needed!

Would you be interested in a volunteer role in the 2026 Cape Challenge? If so please reach out to this year’s Chairs for further information and also keep your eyes out for our SignUp Genius website. Below is a short description of some volunteer roles:

Pre-Race Sunday morning – Runners or parents of runners can help in these pre-race volunteer roles:

5k Course Set-up/Take Down – distribute cones, mile markers, sponsor signs along the 5 K race course.
Race Day Food Acquisition and Distribution – Food Run in days leading up to Race, set up outside of Middle School
Race Day General Set-Up – set up tents, create start line, hang sponsor signs
Race Day Registration – sign up for 5k or 1mile
Manage T-shirt Table / Sell raffle tickets
Manage Race Day Number Pick-up

Critical support roles that help make the 5k and Fun Run Happen:

Staff the volunteer table
Water Station – pour water, distribute at Wainwright Drive
5k Flaggers – Flaggers are placed at turns on the course to help guide runners
Finish Line – Hand out medals
Help Organize Awards
Kids Mile Coordinators – put out cones, organize volunteers, announce rules/race
5K Volunteers – start/finish line attendants, flaggers, crowd control