Valley Friendship Tour

See you on June 7th for our 40th year!

2025 Event & Registration Page

2024 Photo Album

Join us on Saturday, June 7, 2025 to run, walk, bike, and have fun at the Alternatives' Whitin Mill (50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, MA) while raising funds for Open Sky's programs.

Thank you to everyone who participated in last year's event and we hope to see you again!

Questions? Email us at events@openskycs.org

New to VFT? Here's what you need to know!

Walk, jog or ride throughout the Blackstone Valley on one of three non-competitive routes:

30-Mile cycling route (9am)
5K walk/run (10am)
*NEW for 2025* This year's 5k will be timed!
Golden Mile walk (11am)

The variety of routes means that people of all ages and abilities, those with and without disabilities or mental health challenges, are able to come together as equal participants.

All routes begin and end at the Alternatives' Whitin Mill, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, MA.

Fun for everyone:

lunch
live music
entertainment
raffles
family-friendly activities

Fundraising

Rise to the top of the leaderboard by raising funds for your team.

Team and individual registration will open in the Spring, but some teams have already started raising money! We encourage you to get creative with car washes, raffles, bingo cards, and more - the possibilities are endless!

Awards and prizes will be awarded to the top individuals and team during the event.

The more you raise, the more incentives you get!

Stay tuned for more information on fundraising levels and incentives.

Why Support Open Sky?

All proceeds from the Tour fund essential programs at Open Sky serving individuals with complex challenges such as mental health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and homelessness.

By coming together with others, sponsors and participants are helping to ensure the youth, young adults, and families Open Sky serves will have the support they need to lead fulfilling lives.