Run Into Summer/Blueberry Pie 5K, 1 Mile, Pie Eating Contest
- Date Sat 28th June 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Osterville, Massachusetts
- Price Free - $33.75
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join the excitement at the Run Into Summer/Blueberry Pie 5K in Osterville, Barnstable, on Saturday, June 28th, 2025! This vibrant event promises fun for the whole family, featuring a 5K race kicking off at 9:15 AM, a Challenger 1 Mile Run starting at 9:20 AM, and a thrilling kids race at 9:00 AM. Participants will enjoy a beautiful rolling course that begins and ends at the Cape Cod Cooperative School, making it an ideal setting for runners of all abilities to relish the joy of crossing the finish line.
But that's not all! This year introduces the highly anticipated Pie Eating Contest at 10:30 AM, where competitors can showcase their pie-eating prowess for a chance to win trophies and T-shirts. With categories for juniors and masters, everyone is encouraged to join in on the delicious fun. Plus, participants aged 7 and under and 80 and over can run for free! Don't miss out on the early race bib and T-shirt pickup party on Friday, June 27th, from 5-8 PM, featuring music and playground activities. Join us for a fantastic day of community
But that's not all! This year introduces the highly anticipated Pie Eating Contest at 10:30 AM, where competitors can showcase their pie-eating prowess for a chance to win trophies and T-shirts. With categories for juniors and masters, everyone is encouraged to join in on the delicious fun. Plus, participants aged 7 and under and 80 and over can run for free! Don't miss out on the early race bib and T-shirt pickup party on Friday, June 27th, from 5-8 PM, featuring music and playground activities. Join us for a fantastic day of community
Organiser's Description
Kids race starts at 9:00, 5k starts 9:15, mile starts 9:20, Pie Eating Contest at 10:30
Run into Summer/Blueberry Pie 5K Run plus an exciting Challenger 1 Mile Run designed for people of all abilities to participate and enjoy the thrill of crossing the finish line.
The course starts and finishes at the Cape Cod Cooperative School / Cape Cod Challenger Club at 418 Bumps River Road and takes runners through a beautiful rolling course through Osterville. This race is chip timed on every runner's racing bib. The race course is USA Track & Field officially measured but not officially certified; unfortunately, no world records can be set on our course.
Blueberry Pies from Centerville Pie Company are the prizes for both Overall and Category winners.
New categories to win this year are an "age-graded top ten" and "fastest team or family"
ALSO NEW THIS YEAR IS OUR PIE EATING CONTEST HELD AT THE FINISH LINE STARTING AT 10:30.
IT WILL BE LIMITED TO 10 COMPETITORS IN EACH OF THE THREE DIVISIONS.
JUNIORS: AGES 12 AND UNDER WILL BE EATING 1/2 OF A SMALL BLUEBERRY PIE.
MASTERS: AGES 13 AND ABOVE, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S DIVISIONS WILL HAVE TO EAT A COMPLETE SMALL BLUEBERRY PIE.
THE PIES ARE 6 INCHES.
WINNERS GET A TROPHY AND T-SHIRT.
EVERY PIE-EATING CONTESTANT WILL GET A BASEBALL HAT JUST FOR HAVING THE COURAGE TO SIT DOWN AT THE COMPETITION TABLE.
The Challenger Club promotes year-round healthy, active lifestyles to an underserved population and provides opportunities for inclusiveness, social interaction and personal growth. This is the 21st year the Challenger Club has been providing free athletic, recreational, and social activities to Cape Cod's special needs community. The Challenge Club does not receive any state or federal funding and operates solely through grants, fundraising, and our entrepreneurial businesses, Cape Cod Challenger Green Fertilizer and Challenger Vending. All proceeds from this event will be used to further support the mission and 100% of the funds will remain in the local community.
PARTICIPANTS AGES 7 AND UNDER AND 80 AND OVER RUN FOR FREE! DISCOUNT WILL BE APPLIED WHEN YOU CHECK OUT
THE NIGHT BEFORE THE RACE, FRIDAY, JUNE 27TH FROM 5-8PM WE WILL HAVE AN EARLY RACE BIB AND T-SHIRT PICK-UP PARTY AT THE STARTING LINE.
OUR PLAYGROUND WILL BE OPEN, AND A DJ WILL BE PLAYING MUSIC.
PLEASE PICK UP YOUR RACE BIBS AND T-SHIRTS FRIDAY, IF POSSIBLE. IT HELPS MAKE RACE DAY EASIER FOR EVERYONE AND IS APPRECIATED.
Race day bib pickup starts at 7:30 am.
Run into Summer/Blueberry Pie 5K Run plus an exciting Challenger 1 Mile Run designed for people of all abilities to participate and enjoy the thrill of crossing the finish line.
The course starts and finishes at the Cape Cod Cooperative School / Cape Cod Challenger Club at 418 Bumps River Road and takes runners through a beautiful rolling course through Osterville. This race is chip timed on every runner's racing bib. The race course is USA Track & Field officially measured but not officially certified; unfortunately, no world records can be set on our course.
Blueberry Pies from Centerville Pie Company are the prizes for both Overall and Category winners.
New categories to win this year are an "age-graded top ten" and "fastest team or family"
ALSO NEW THIS YEAR IS OUR PIE EATING CONTEST HELD AT THE FINISH LINE STARTING AT 10:30.
IT WILL BE LIMITED TO 10 COMPETITORS IN EACH OF THE THREE DIVISIONS.
JUNIORS: AGES 12 AND UNDER WILL BE EATING 1/2 OF A SMALL BLUEBERRY PIE.
MASTERS: AGES 13 AND ABOVE, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S DIVISIONS WILL HAVE TO EAT A COMPLETE SMALL BLUEBERRY PIE.
THE PIES ARE 6 INCHES.
WINNERS GET A TROPHY AND T-SHIRT.
EVERY PIE-EATING CONTESTANT WILL GET A BASEBALL HAT JUST FOR HAVING THE COURAGE TO SIT DOWN AT THE COMPETITION TABLE.
The Challenger Club promotes year-round healthy, active lifestyles to an underserved population and provides opportunities for inclusiveness, social interaction and personal growth. This is the 21st year the Challenger Club has been providing free athletic, recreational, and social activities to Cape Cod's special needs community. The Challenge Club does not receive any state or federal funding and operates solely through grants, fundraising, and our entrepreneurial businesses, Cape Cod Challenger Green Fertilizer and Challenger Vending. All proceeds from this event will be used to further support the mission and 100% of the funds will remain in the local community.
PARTICIPANTS AGES 7 AND UNDER AND 80 AND OVER RUN FOR FREE! DISCOUNT WILL BE APPLIED WHEN YOU CHECK OUT
THE NIGHT BEFORE THE RACE, FRIDAY, JUNE 27TH FROM 5-8PM WE WILL HAVE AN EARLY RACE BIB AND T-SHIRT PICK-UP PARTY AT THE STARTING LINE.
OUR PLAYGROUND WILL BE OPEN, AND A DJ WILL BE PLAYING MUSIC.
PLEASE PICK UP YOUR RACE BIBS AND T-SHIRTS FRIDAY, IF POSSIBLE. IT HELPS MAKE RACE DAY EASIER FOR EVERYONE AND IS APPRECIATED.
Race day bib pickup starts at 7:30 am.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th June 2025 (9:15AM EDT)
$33.75
A delicious blueberry pie from Centerville Pie for winners in EACH category. Overall winners get a LARGE blueberry pie. Guaranteed to get you invited to the cookout after you win! (Age Divisions/ Male and Female) Categories: Overall: Male 1st, 2nd & 3rd Female 1st, 2nd, & 3rd First Place Male & Female finishers in each age bracket: Under 17 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+ -
1 Mile
Incl. $2.55 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th June 2025 (9:20AM EDT)
$12.55
Fastest Male, Fastest Female win a large pie Fastest Male and Female student from Mashpee KC Coombs School win a small blueberry pie. -
Kids Events
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 28th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
Two free race events for the kids. Once around our 150 meter loop for 6 and under, Twice around the loop for 10 and under. Free Polar Cave ice cream cones or Wendy's Frosty coupons for finishers. Bonus Prizes for overall winners in each event. -
Blueberry Pie Eating Contest (12 and Under)
Incl. $2.55 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th June 2025 (10:30AM EDT)
$12.55
12 and under race to eat 1/2 a blueberry pie 13 and over race to eat a complete small blueberry pie -
Blueberry Pie Eating Contest (Men 13 and Over)
Incl. $3.15 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th June 2025 (10:40AM EDT)
$23.15
12 and under race to eat 1/2 a blueberry pie 13 and over race to eat a complete small blueberry pie -
Blueberry Pie Eating Contest (Women 13 and Over)
Incl. $3.15 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th June 2025 (10:35AM EDT)
$23.15
12 and under race to eat 1/2 a blueberry pie 13 and over race to eat a complete small blueberry pie
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