Run Westfield - Flat Fast 5k
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Past event
1:00 PM EDT
Westfield, Massachusetts
$16.90–$48.70 · 3 races
5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Run Westfield - Flat Fast 5k, taking place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in the vibrant city of Westfield, Hampden! This exhilarating race promises to be a highlight of the spring season, as participants will tackle Americas Fastest 5k course, starting at the South Lot of Westfield State University and finishing in the heart of downtown Westfield on Elm Street.
With an exciting atmosphere and a post-race block party, this event is perfect for runners of all ages and skill levels. Don’t miss your chance to win cash prizes, with awards for overall finishers as well as age group winners! Participants are encouraged to register by April 24, 2024, to secure a commemorative T-shirt. Join fellow fitness enthusiasts for a day filled with competition, camaraderie, and community spirit at the Run Westfield - Flat Fast 5k!
With an exciting atmosphere and a post-race block party, this event is perfect for runners of all ages and skill levels. Don’t miss your chance to win cash prizes, with awards for overall finishers as well as age group winners! Participants are encouraged to register by April 24, 2024, to secure a commemorative T-shirt. Join fellow fitness enthusiasts for a day filled with competition, camaraderie, and community spirit at the Run Westfield - Flat Fast 5k!
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Races
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Flat Fast 5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed1:00 PM EDT
$48.70
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5k Walk
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed1:00 PM EDT
$48.70
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5k - Junior Walk
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Middle School Age or Younger
Entries closed1:00 PM EDT
$16.90
Organiser's description
RACE DATE: SATURDAY MAY 4, 2024 1:00PM
T-SHIRT DEADLINE: You must register by April 24, 2024 to receive a T-Shirt.
COURSE
Americas Fastest 5k, START South Lot Westfield State University FINISH Elm St in downtown Westfield. (USATF Certified Course MA13002JK)
AWARDS / PRIZE MONEY FOR FLAT FAST 5K RUN
(please see bottom of this page for details on eligibility for Prize Money)
OVERALL MEN AND WOMEN FINISHERS (PRIZE MONEY AWARDED VIA ORDER OF FINISH GUN TIME)
1st Place $300
2nd Place $200
3rd Place $100
WINNERS OF THE MENS AND WOMENS AGE GROUP WINNERS 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ (PRIZE MONEY AWARDED VIA NET TIME)
1st Place $100
2nd Place $50
3rd Place $25
WESTFIELD RESIDENT MEN AND WOMEN ( PRIZE MONEY AWARDED VIA NET TIME)
1st Place $100
2nd Place $50
3rd Place $25
Fitness Expo - Bib# - T-Shirt Pickup
Friday May 3, 2024 3:00PM 7:00PM
Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall 127 Holyoke Road Westfield MA 01085
POST RACE PARTY
A Block Party will be held in Downtown Westfield, near the Finish Line Area
Entry Fee Schedule
$30 - Feb 15,2024 - Feb 29, 2024
$35 Mar 1, 2024 Mar 31, 2024
$40 Apr 1, 2024 Apr 30, 2024
$45 May 1, 2024 May 4, 2024
$15 Junior Walk (middle school age and younger)
Entry Fees are non-refundable
ELIGIBILITY FOR PRIZE MONEY
All individual prize money winners must have a valid US Social Security Number or valid US Federal Tax ID Number. The Social Security Number or Federal Tax ID Number must belong to the money winner. Any earning in excess of $600 will receive an IRS Form 1099. By taking prize money, you may lose your eligibility to compete as a High School and College athlete (please check with your athletic dept). No Awards will be handed out on Race Day, we will e-mail you a Prize Money Form the week after the race (make sure you provided us with your correct e-mail address).
T-SHIRT DEADLINE: You must register by April 24, 2024 to receive a T-Shirt.
COURSE
Americas Fastest 5k, START South Lot Westfield State University FINISH Elm St in downtown Westfield. (USATF Certified Course MA13002JK)
AWARDS / PRIZE MONEY FOR FLAT FAST 5K RUN
(please see bottom of this page for details on eligibility for Prize Money)
OVERALL MEN AND WOMEN FINISHERS (PRIZE MONEY AWARDED VIA ORDER OF FINISH GUN TIME)
1st Place $300
2nd Place $200
3rd Place $100
WINNERS OF THE MENS AND WOMENS AGE GROUP WINNERS 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ (PRIZE MONEY AWARDED VIA NET TIME)
1st Place $100
2nd Place $50
3rd Place $25
WESTFIELD RESIDENT MEN AND WOMEN ( PRIZE MONEY AWARDED VIA NET TIME)
1st Place $100
2nd Place $50
3rd Place $25
Fitness Expo - Bib# - T-Shirt Pickup
Friday May 3, 2024 3:00PM 7:00PM
Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall 127 Holyoke Road Westfield MA 01085
POST RACE PARTY
A Block Party will be held in Downtown Westfield, near the Finish Line Area
Entry Fee Schedule
$30 - Feb 15,2024 - Feb 29, 2024
$35 Mar 1, 2024 Mar 31, 2024
$40 Apr 1, 2024 Apr 30, 2024
$45 May 1, 2024 May 4, 2024
$15 Junior Walk (middle school age and younger)
Entry Fees are non-refundable
ELIGIBILITY FOR PRIZE MONEY
All individual prize money winners must have a valid US Social Security Number or valid US Federal Tax ID Number. The Social Security Number or Federal Tax ID Number must belong to the money winner. Any earning in excess of $600 will receive an IRS Form 1099. By taking prize money, you may lose your eligibility to compete as a High School and College athlete (please check with your athletic dept). No Awards will be handed out on Race Day, we will e-mail you a Prize Money Form the week after the race (make sure you provided us with your correct e-mail address).
Location
START South Lot Westfield State University FINISH Elm St in downtown Westfield, Western Ave, Westfield, 01086, MA, United States
Run Westfield - Flat Fast 5k
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