First Day 5K
- Date Thu 1st January 2026
- Time 11:00AM EST
- Location Whitinsville, Massachusetts
- Price $38.96
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off the new year with a bang at the First Day 5K on January 1, 2026! This exciting race will take place on the picturesque closed roads of Main Street, right outside the Whitin Community Center. With a capped field of just 300 runners, it's the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself on a USATF certified fast and flat 5K course.
Runners will enjoy a thrilling downhill start, followed by a scenic route through Memorial Square and Linwood Avenue, with a quick detour into the Northbridge High School parking lot before a turnaround at the Linwood Mill. After crossing the finish line back at Memorial Square, participants can look forward to a festive post-race celebration, complete with hot chocolate, pizza, and an ice-cold frosty beer at The Gray Barn! Don't miss out on this fantastic event—registration includes a custom hat for the first 225 sign-ups, so make sure to secure your spot before online registration closes at noon on December 30, 2025. Join us for a memorable start to the year!
Runners will enjoy a thrilling downhill start, followed by a scenic route through Memorial Square and Linwood Avenue, with a quick detour into the Northbridge High School parking lot before a turnaround at the Linwood Mill. After crossing the finish line back at Memorial Square, participants can look forward to a festive post-race celebration, complete with hot chocolate, pizza, and an ice-cold frosty beer at The Gray Barn! Don't miss out on this fantastic event—registration includes a custom hat for the first 225 sign-ups, so make sure to secure your spot before online registration closes at noon on December 30, 2025. Join us for a memorable start to the year!
Organiser's Description
RACE FIELD WILL BE CAPPED AT 300 RUNNERS- sign-up early so you don't miss out on this great race!
USATF Certified Fast and flat 5K course on closed roads! Start with a downhill running start on Main St just west of Whitin Community Center at Grove St before going through Memorial Square onto Linwood Ave. Take a quick spin into the Northbridge High School parking lot before continuing out Linwood Ave and turning around at the Linwood Mill (New China Pacific restaurant). Then it's a straight shot back to the finish line at Memorial Square on Linwood Ave.
Registration includes a custom hat (for 1st 225 registered), hot chocolate, pizza afterwards AND an ice cold frosty beer at The Gray Barn following the race! Proper ID required.
Online registration closes at 12:00 pm on December 30, 2025.
USATF Certified Fast and flat 5K course on closed roads! Start with a downhill running start on Main St just west of Whitin Community Center at Grove St before going through Memorial Square onto Linwood Ave. Take a quick spin into the Northbridge High School parking lot before continuing out Linwood Ave and turning around at the Linwood Mill (New China Pacific restaurant). Then it's a straight shot back to the finish line at Memorial Square on Linwood Ave.
Registration includes a custom hat (for 1st 225 registered), hot chocolate, pizza afterwards AND an ice cold frosty beer at The Gray Barn following the race! Proper ID required.
Online registration closes at 12:00 pm on December 30, 2025.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.96 Fee
Thu 1st January 2026 (11:00AM EST)
$38.96
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Gray Barn, 2 Elm Pl, Whitinsville, 01588, MA, United States
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