Don Maynard Memorial 5K
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Greenfield, Massachusetts
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the uplifting Don Maynard Memorial 5K on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in the beautiful town of Greenfield, Franklin. This exciting event offers participants the chance to engage in a spirited 5K run or a leisurely 2-mile walk, making it perfect for runners and walkers of all ages. Until race day, entry fees are just $30 for the 5K and $25 for the 2-mile walk, with a special rate of $20 for students from elementary school through college.
The race honors the legacy of Don Maynard, with proceeds benefiting the Don Maynard Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to graduating seniors in Franklin County. Participants can look forward to a scenic course starting on Colrain Road, winding through the picturesque Meadows section, and finishing on the bike path bridge. Don’t miss the chance to earn a $50 prize as the fastest teenage male and female finisher, and enjoy a refreshing dip in the river after the race! With age group awards and a $5 discount for participants aged 65 and older, this community event promises to be both fun and meaningful. Come out and support a great cause while enjoying a fantastic day of fitness and camaraderie!
The race honors the legacy of Don Maynard, with proceeds benefiting the Don Maynard Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to graduating seniors in Franklin County. Participants can look forward to a scenic course starting on Colrain Road, winding through the picturesque Meadows section, and finishing on the bike path bridge. Don’t miss the chance to earn a $50 prize as the fastest teenage male and female finisher, and enjoy a refreshing dip in the river after the race! With age group awards and a $5 discount for participants aged 65 and older, this community event promises to be both fun and meaningful. Come out and support a great cause while enjoying a fantastic day of fitness and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
Until race day, the entry fees are $30 for the 5K run and $25 for the 2-mile walk, with a special $20 entry fee for students ranging from elementary school up to college. Race-day entry fees are $35 for the 5-mile run and $30 for the walk.
Donations also are encouraged. In Dons memory, proceeds go to the Don Maynard Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to graduating Franklin County public school seniors.
Race shirts to the first 50 entrants.
The race is endorsed by the New England 65-Plus Runners Club [https://www.ne65plus.org/] and will have 5-year age groups starting with 65-69. There's a $5 discount for 5K participants who are 65 or older.
Thanks to a generous race supporter who has donated money to encourage younger people to run this race, a $50 prize will be awarded to the fastest teenage male and female finisher.
The 5K course starts on Colrain Road and loops around through the Meadows section of town, back to the starting line, taking a left onto Nashs Mill Road heading east to the bike path entrance and finishing on the bike path bridge.
Walkers will walk a 2-mile loop of the bike path.
Be sure to take a dip in the river to cool off afterward!
Donations also are encouraged. In Dons memory, proceeds go to the Don Maynard Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to graduating Franklin County public school seniors.
Race shirts to the first 50 entrants.
The race is endorsed by the New England 65-Plus Runners Club [https://www.ne65plus.org/] and will have 5-year age groups starting with 65-69. There's a $5 discount for 5K participants who are 65 or older.
Thanks to a generous race supporter who has donated money to encourage younger people to run this race, a $50 prize will be awarded to the fastest teenage male and female finisher.
The 5K course starts on Colrain Road and loops around through the Meadows section of town, back to the starting line, taking a left onto Nashs Mill Road heading east to the bike path entrance and finishing on the bike path bridge.
Walkers will walk a 2-mile loop of the bike path.
Be sure to take a dip in the river to cool off afterward!
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