First Day 5K
- Date Fri 1st January 2027
- Time 11:00AM EST
- Location Whitinsville, Massachusetts
- Price $33.63
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Kick off the new year with a bang at the First Day 5K on Friday, January 1, 2027! This exciting race will take place in a vibrant atmosphere, featuring a USATF Certified fast and flat 5K course that promises an exhilarating experience for all runners. The race starts on Main Street, just west of the Whitin Community Center, and takes you through scenic Memorial Square and Linwood Avenue. With a capped race field of only 300 runners, it’s essential to sign up early to secure your spot!
Participants will enjoy a downhill start before maneuvering through the Northbridge High School parking lot and turning around at the Linwood Mill. After an adrenaline-pumping run, racers will celebrate their achievements back at Memorial Square with a custom hat for the first 225 registered participants, delicious pizza, and a beer ticket at the Gray Barn post-race. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to welcome the new year with health and camaraderie! Be sure to register by December 31, 2026, at noon, and join us for early bib-pickup on New Year's Eve from 4-6 PM.
Participants will enjoy a downhill start before maneuvering through the Northbridge High School parking lot and turning around at the Linwood Mill. After an adrenaline-pumping run, racers will celebrate their achievements back at Memorial Square with a custom hat for the first 225 registered participants, delicious pizza, and a beer ticket at the Gray Barn post-race. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to welcome the new year with health and camaraderie! Be sure to register by December 31, 2026, at noon, and join us for early bib-pickup on New Year's Eve from 4-6 PM.
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), pizza and a beer ticket post-race at the Gray Barn.
Online registration closes at 12:00 pm on December 31, 2026.
Early bib-pickup and registration will be at the Gray Barn on New Year's Eve from 4-6 PM.
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), pizza and a beer ticket post-race at the Gray Barn.
Online registration closes at 12:00 pm on December 31, 2026.
Early bib-pickup and registration will be at the Gray Barn on New Year's Eve from 4-6 PM.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.63 Fee
Fri 1st January 2027 (11:00AM EST)
$33.63
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