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Stonehill College Celebrates Founding with 1,600 Runners in 2026 Founder’s Day Run
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🗓 19 Sep 2026, 10:46 AM
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Stonehill College marked its founding with a 2026 Founder’s Day Run that attracted more than 1,600 participants. The event, held on campus, celebrated the institution’s history and community spirit.
Stonehill College marked its founding anniversary with a large-scale running event on Saturday, drawing a crowd of over 1,600 participants. The 2026 Founder’s Day Run was held on the college’s campus, featuring a 5‑kilometre course that wound through the historic grounds.
The event was organized to celebrate the college’s heritage and to promote health and community engagement among students, alumni, and local residents. Organizers reported that the turnout surpassed previous years, reflecting growing interest in campus activities.
In addition to the run, the college hosted a brief ceremony at the main quad, where the founder’s portrait was displayed and a speech highlighted milestones achieved since the institution’s inception. Participants received commemorative medals and certificates.
The run also served as a fundraiser, with proceeds directed toward scholarships and campus improvement projects. Stonehill College officials expressed gratitude to volunteers, sponsors, and the running community for making the event a success.
The 2026 Founder’s Day Run is expected to become an annual tradition, fostering a sense of pride and continuity among the college’s stakeholders.
The event was organized to celebrate the college’s heritage and to promote health and community engagement among students, alumni, and local residents. Organizers reported that the turnout surpassed previous years, reflecting growing interest in campus activities.
In addition to the run, the college hosted a brief ceremony at the main quad, where the founder’s portrait was displayed and a speech highlighted milestones achieved since the institution’s inception. Participants received commemorative medals and certificates.
The run also served as a fundraiser, with proceeds directed toward scholarships and campus improvement projects. Stonehill College officials expressed gratitude to volunteers, sponsors, and the running community for making the event a success.
The 2026 Founder’s Day Run is expected to become an annual tradition, fostering a sense of pride and continuity among the college’s stakeholders.