Thank you, TLC Community!
Our 2025 5K Run/Walk was a wonderful day filled with energy, excitement, and lots of TLC love from nearly 300 of you! We appreciate your support for our programs, our schools, and our work to ensure Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals can design the future of their choice.
A Thank You Message from TLC CEO Dr. Sarah Glenn-Smith
Click here to download our program booklet.
Lead the Way 2025
Sunday, May 4, 2025
TLC Campus, Framingham, MA
Join The Learning Center for the Deaf for a fun and family-friendly 5K (3.1 mile) run/walk in Framingham, MA. This event will directly benefit Deaf and hard of hearing students, individuals, and families that TLC supports across the Commonwealth and nationwide.
Tentative Agenda:
- 7:30: Registration Opens
- 8:00 - 11:30 AM: Vendor Booths and Kids Activities
- 8:30 AM: Kick-off Remarks and Pre-Race Warm Ups
- 9:00 AM: Race begins
- 9:30 - 11:30 AM: Food Truck - La Qchara
- 10:30 AM: Kids Fun Run
- 10:45 AM - Prizes/Awards
Support our event:
- Join us in-person on May 4th
- Register as a Virtual Participant
- Donate to support TLC
- Become a Sponsor
Our Sponsors
Course Map
- START at 848 Central Street
- RIGHT on Summer Street
- RIGHT on Indian Head Rd
- LEFT to Donna Road
- LEFT on Blackthorne Road
- LEFT on Bantry Road
- RIGHT on Lohnes Road
- LEFT on Beacon Street
- LEFT on Summer Street
- LEFT on Central Street; return to 848 Central St.
Click here to enlarge course map.
Just Added: Kids Fun Run
We will host a quick Fun Run for kids following our 5K. There is no cost, and it's open for children ages 2-10. All children must be signed up with a completed waiver to participate. If you've already registered your whole family - you're all set! If you want to sign up your child, please select the Kids Fun Run from our web page.
Campus Map
Check out this map for parking, event details, and more!
Registration Information:
T-shirts are included with each registration for ages 11 and older. The deadline to sign up for a guaranteed t-shirt is April 4, 2025. Kids 10 and under are free; Youth t-shirts may be purchased for an additional cost during registration.
- Early Bird - February 21st through April 4th
$30 - Ages 18+
$15 - Ages 11-17 - Regular - April 5th through April 20th
$35 - Ages 18+
$20 - Ages 11-17 - Late - April 21st through May 4th
$40 - Ages 18+
$20 - Ages 10-17
Day of registration will be available.
