Whippany, NJ: The Calais School is excited to announce its first ever 5K Charity Run on Saturday, October 15th to support special needs children and young adults through its life-changing therapeutic services and programs, including animal therapy, social skills and independent living skills building, development of workplace readiness, special needs family support, and so much more! For over 50 years, The Calais School, a state-approved private, non-profit special education school in Whippany, New Jersey, has been helping children and young adults with special needs rebuild their self-esteem and confidence.

“This year, more than ever, we wanted to connect with our local community in a social way. What better means than an outdoor, physical event like a 5K?,” said newly appointed Calais Principal Theresa Fritzky, “I am looking forward to seeing our Calais students come together and take part in our 5K with their families and friends.”

The 5K Charity Run begins at the school campus located 45 Highland Avenue, Whippany, NJ at 8:30 am and continues throughout the local residential neighborhoods on a clearly marked, USATF sanctioned Grand Prix route. The Calais School has partnered with the local police department to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants during the run. All are welcome to take part in the 5K including walkers, runners, and people of all ages and abilities.

Map of the Calais 5K

Map of the Calais 5K

Registration is $35 per participant. All registrants receive a race t-shirt and a medal upon completion of the race. To register and learn more, visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Whippany/TheCalaisSchool5k

Can’t make our event? Sign up for our virtual option available throughout the month of October and complete the 5K on your own time. For details https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Whippany/TheCalaisSchool5k

Local businesses can support the Calais 5K Charity Run with a sponsorship, joining the ranks of NJM Insurance Group, Provident Bank, The Godfather Pizzeria of East Hanover, Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy in Whippany, The American BBQ Company, Sterling Rose LLC, NJ Elite Soccer Academy, and others. All sponsorships include your company logo and name on our website and event banner plus many other benefits. To purchase a sponsorship, visit: https://thecalaisschool.org/calais5k/

We hope you’ll join us and run for LEARNING, FULFILLMENT & DISCOVERY! See you at the FINISH LINE!

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About the Calais School: The Calais School is a state-approved provider of special education for students in grades K through 12 Plus with multiple learning disabilities including ADHD, reading and math weaknesses, and anxiety, mood, behavior, and autism spectrum disorders. The Calais School provides a safe, nurturing and academically challenging environment for students requiring new behavioral and academic strategies in a non-judgmental atmosphere.