First Day 5K
- Date Thu 1st January 2026
- Time 11:00AM EST
- Location Whitinsville, Massachusetts
- Price $33.63
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the New Year with the First Day 5K, taking place on January 1, 2026, in the vibrant town of Whitinsville, Worcester! This exciting race features a USATF certified fast and flat 5K course, perfect for runners of all levels. With a capped field of just 300 participants, be sure to sign up early to secure your spot in this exhilarating event.
The race begins with a thrilling downhill start on Main St, just west of the Whitin Community Center, and takes you through the scenic Memorial Square onto Linwood Ave. Runners will enjoy a quick detour through the Northbridge High School parking lot before making a turnaround at the Linwood Mill. After an invigorating run, participants will sprint back to the finish line at Memorial Square. Registration includes a custom hat for the first 225 sign-ups, delicious post-race pizza, refreshing hot chocolate, and a frosty beer at The Gray Barn (ID required). Make sure you don't miss out on this fantastic start to the New Year!
The race begins with a thrilling downhill start on Main St, just west of the Whitin Community Center, and takes you through the scenic Memorial Square onto Linwood Ave. Runners will enjoy a quick detour through the Northbridge High School parking lot before making a turnaround at the Linwood Mill. After an invigorating run, participants will sprint back to the finish line at Memorial Square. Registration includes a custom hat for the first 225 sign-ups, delicious post-race pizza, refreshing hot chocolate, and a frosty beer at The Gray Barn (ID required). Make sure you don't miss out on this fantastic start to the New 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.
First Day 5K
