Give 'Em the Bird 5k Run / 2K Walk (12th Annual)
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Easthampton, Massachusetts
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 12th Annual Give 'Em the Bird 5K Run and 2K Walk on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in the charming town of Easthampton, Hampshire! This exciting community event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports a noble cause. Proceeds from the race benefit the Easthampton Community Center, ensuring that hundreds of families receive warm meals during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. Last year, participants and sponsors helped raise an impressive $40,000, and we aim to match or exceed that this year!
The 5K run/walk features a flat to rolling course that takes you past scenic mills and fields, starting and finishing at Millside Park. The route is well-marked and supported by enthusiastic volunteers, with an aid station conveniently located near mile 2. For those looking for a shorter distance, the 2K walk offers a pleasant route along the bike path. Registration is open now, and to secure an event shirt, make sure to sign up by November 3, 2026. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to give back to the community while enjoying a morning of fitness and fun!
The 5K run/walk features a flat to rolling course that takes you past scenic mills and fields, starting and finishing at Millside Park. The route is well-marked and supported by enthusiastic volunteers, with an aid station conveniently located near mile 2. For those looking for a shorter distance, the 2K walk offers a pleasant route along the bike path. Registration is open now, and to secure an event shirt, make sure to sign up by November 3, 2026. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to give back to the community while enjoying a morning of fitness and fun!
Organiser's Description
We very excited to be able to hold the 12th 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 $40,000 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 11/03/26.
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 pbrough@finckandperras.com
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 $40,000 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 11/03/26.
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 pbrough@finckandperras.com
Races
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Give Em the Bird 5k Race (12th Annual)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$32.80
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Give Em the Bird 2K Walk (12th Annual)
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$27.50
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Virtual - Give 'Em the Bird 5k Race 2K Walk (12th Annual)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
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Millside Park, 2 Ferry St, Easthampton, 01027, MA, United States
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