Give 'Em the Bird 5k Run / 2K Walk (10th Annual)
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Location Easthampton, Massachusetts
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 10th Annual Give 'Em the Bird 5K Run and 2K Walk, taking place on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in the charming town of Easthampton, Hampshire! This exciting community event not only promotes fitness and fun but also supports a noble cause—the Easthampton Community Center. By participating, you'll help provide warm meals for hundreds of families during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season.
The 5K course features a scenic flat to rolling route that winds through the picturesque mills and fields of Easthampton, starting and finishing at Millside Park. Runners and walkers alike will enjoy a well-marked course with dedicated volunteers and an aid station near mile 2. For those looking for a shorter experience, the 2K walk follows a delightful path along the bike trail. With a goal to match or exceed last year's impressive $35,000 fundraising total, this event promises to be a heartwarming and uplifting way to kick off the holiday season. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic day outdoors!
The 5K course features a scenic flat to rolling route that winds through the picturesque mills and fields of Easthampton, starting and finishing at Millside Park. Runners and walkers alike will enjoy a well-marked course with dedicated volunteers and an aid station near mile 2. For those looking for a shorter experience, the 2K walk follows a delightful path along the bike trail. With a goal to match or exceed last year's impressive $35,000 fundraising total, this event promises to be a heartwarming and uplifting way to kick off the holiday season. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic day outdoors!
Organiser's Description
We very excited to be able to hold the 10th Annual Community 5K run/walk (2K walk) to benefit the Easthampton Community Center this year!!.
The money raised by this event has ensured that hundreds of families will have a warm meal during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. Last year's event with your help and the help from our sponsors we raised $35,000 and we hope to raise the same or more again this year.
AS OF 11/1/24 WE HAVE SOLD OUT!!!
The 5K run/walk course is a flat to rolling route past the mills and fields of Easthampton, starting and finishing at Millside Park. A course map can be found posted on the main page. The course will be well marked and staffed with volunteers. There is one aid station near mile 2. Approximately half of the course is on the rail trail closed to traffic and half is on rural roads that are open to traffic.
The 2K WALK ONLY starts and finishes at Millside Park the 2K walk will head south on the bike path towards Union Street and turn around BEFORE Union Street. The course will be well marked and staffed with volunteers.
If you would like an event shirt you must sign up before 11/04/24. PLEASE NOTE THIS YEARS SHIRT WILL BE 100% COTTON.
The schedule for the morning is as follows (give or take a few minutes):
7:15AM - Day of bib pick up
8:15AM line up for race and pre race ceremony
8:30AM START
Roughly 9:15AM we will start awards ceremony
If you or your organization is interested in becoming a sponsor please contact Patrick Brough at [email protected]
The money raised by this event has ensured that hundreds of families will have a warm meal during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. Last year's event with your help and the help from our sponsors we raised $35,000 and we hope to raise the same or more again this year.
AS OF 11/1/24 WE HAVE SOLD OUT!!!
The 5K run/walk course is a flat to rolling route past the mills and fields of Easthampton, starting and finishing at Millside Park. A course map can be found posted on the main page. The course will be well marked and staffed with volunteers. There is one aid station near mile 2. Approximately half of the course is on the rail trail closed to traffic and half is on rural roads that are open to traffic.
The 2K WALK ONLY starts and finishes at Millside Park the 2K walk will head south on the bike path towards Union Street and turn around BEFORE Union Street. The course will be well marked and staffed with volunteers.
If you would like an event shirt you must sign up before 11/04/24. PLEASE NOTE THIS YEARS SHIRT WILL BE 100% COTTON.
The schedule for the morning is as follows (give or take a few minutes):
7:15AM - Day of bib pick up
8:15AM line up for race and pre race ceremony
8:30AM START
Roughly 9:15AM we will start awards ceremony
If you or your organization is interested in becoming a sponsor please contact Patrick Brough at [email protected]
Races
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Give Em the Bird 5k Race (10th Annual)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 28th November 2024 (8:30AM EST)
$32.80
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Give Em the Bird 2K Walk (10th Annual)
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 28th November 2024 (8:30AM EST)
$27.50
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Virtual - Give 'Em the Bird 5k Race 2K Walk (10th Annual)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
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