Give 'Em the Bird 5k Run / 2K Walk (11th Annual)
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Easthampton, Massachusetts
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of community spirit and healthy fun at the 11th Annual Give 'Em the Bird 5K Run and 2K Walk, taking place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the beautiful town of Easthampton, Hampshire! This exciting event has already sold out, showcasing the enthusiasm of participants eager to support the Easthampton Community Center. Join fellow runners and walkers as they embark on a scenic 5K course that winds through picturesque mills and fields, starting and finishing at Millside Park. For those looking for a more leisurely experience, the 2K walk offers a delightful stroll along the bike path.
Last year, this heartwarming event raised an impressive $35,000, helping ensure that hundreds of families enjoy warm meals during the holiday season. With a flat to rolling route and dedicated volunteers providing support along the way, participants can look forward to a well-marked course and a fun-filled atmosphere. Mark your calendars for this rain or shine event, and don’t forget: if you want an event shirt, be sure to register before November 3, 2025. Bring your friends and family, and join us in making a positive impact in our community while enjoying a day
Last year, this heartwarming event raised an impressive $35,000, helping ensure that hundreds of families enjoy warm meals during the holiday season. With a flat to rolling route and dedicated volunteers providing support along the way, participants can look forward to a well-marked course and a fun-filled atmosphere. Mark your calendars for this rain or shine event, and don’t forget: if you want an event shirt, be sure to register before November 3, 2025. Bring your friends and family, and join us in making a positive impact in our community while enjoying a day
Organiser's Description
SOLD OUT!!!
We very excited to be able to hold the 11th 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.
THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE!
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 11/03/25.
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]
We very excited to be able to hold the 11th 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.
THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE!
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 11/03/25.
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 (11th Annual)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$32.80
CLOSED -
Give Em the Bird 2K Walk (11th Annual)
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$27.50
CLOSED -
Virtual - Give 'Em the Bird 5k Race 2K Walk (11th Annual)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
CLOSED
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