West Acton 5K & Fun Run supporting ABC Compass
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Acton, Massachusetts
- Price $16.90 - $54.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant West Acton 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Acton, Middlesex! This family-friendly event is designed to bring the community together while supporting the Acton-Boxborough Community Compass mental wellness program. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a leisurely stroll, there's something for everyone. Participants can choose to tackle the 5K course at their own pace or join the One-Mile Fun Run, perfect for kids and families.
Get ready for an exciting atmosphere filled with cheers, bubbles, and noisemakers along the route! Plus, for dog lovers, there's a special Dog Dash where you can walk or run with your well-behaved leashed furry friends. Enjoy professional timing provided by Yankee Timing, with medals awarded to top finishers in each age group. Don't miss this chance to connect with neighbors, meet new friends, and have a blast together. Check-in opens at 9:10 AM at Spruce Street, with the race kicking off at 10 AM. Let’s come together to make a difference and have fun while doing it!
Get ready for an exciting atmosphere filled with cheers, bubbles, and noisemakers along the route! Plus, for dog lovers, there's a special Dog Dash where you can walk or run with your well-behaved leashed furry friends. Enjoy professional timing provided by Yankee Timing, with medals awarded to top finishers in each age group. Don't miss this chance to connect with neighbors, meet new friends, and have a blast together. Check-in opens at 9:10 AM at Spruce Street, with the race kicking off at 10 AM. Let’s come together to make a difference and have fun while doing it!
Organiser's Description
MOVING TOGETHER TO MOVE OUR COMMUNITY FORWARD!
All are welcome at this family-friendly run/walk event to support Acton-Boxborough Community Compass [https://abccompass.org] - the mental wellness program and the AB Resource Center [https://sites.google.com/abuw.org/resources/resource-center?authuser=0]. Let's come together as a community (rain or shine!) and enjoy the power of connection.
Yankee Timing will be there to provide professional race timing to all participants (iresultslive.com [https://iresultslive.com/]), and medals will be awarded to the top finishers in each age group. But dont let that intimidate you you can go at any pace run or walk, stroll with neighbors, or mingle with new friends. Its all about having fun together!
Get the kids involved in giving back to the community with a One-Mile Fun Run! They'll be cheered along the route with bubbles and noisemakers. Fun prizes for the fastest and most spirited!
And NEW - you wan walk/run the 5k with your well behaved leashed dog in the dog dash!
WHEN : Saturday May 9 2026, 10am (check-in opens at 9:10am, medal ceremony at 10:55am)
WHERE : Spruce Street, Acton. Best to park at the Boardwalk School parkings. 21 Elm Street (walk over the boardwalk to Spruce Street) or at 75 Spruce Street
And if you just want to volunteer (mostly Saturday 9-11am), Email Pi~na at pina@abccompass.org or sign-up here [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B44ABAF2DA02-63590004-2026]!
All are welcome at this family-friendly run/walk event to support Acton-Boxborough Community Compass [https://abccompass.org] - the mental wellness program and the AB Resource Center [https://sites.google.com/abuw.org/resources/resource-center?authuser=0]. Let's come together as a community (rain or shine!) and enjoy the power of connection.
Yankee Timing will be there to provide professional race timing to all participants (iresultslive.com [https://iresultslive.com/]), and medals will be awarded to the top finishers in each age group. But dont let that intimidate you you can go at any pace run or walk, stroll with neighbors, or mingle with new friends. Its all about having fun together!
Get the kids involved in giving back to the community with a One-Mile Fun Run! They'll be cheered along the route with bubbles and noisemakers. Fun prizes for the fastest and most spirited!
And NEW - you wan walk/run the 5k with your well behaved leashed dog in the dog dash!
WHEN : Saturday May 9 2026, 10am (check-in opens at 9:10am, medal ceremony at 10:55am)
WHERE : Spruce Street, Acton. Best to park at the Boardwalk School parkings. 21 Elm Street (walk over the boardwalk to Spruce Street) or at 75 Spruce Street
And if you just want to volunteer (mostly Saturday 9-11am), Email Pi~na at pina@abccompass.org or sign-up here [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B44ABAF2DA02-63590004-2026]!
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 9th May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$43.40
CLOSED -
Kids 1-Mile Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 9th May 2026 (10:15AM EDT)
$16.90
CLOSED -
5k Dog Dash
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Sat 9th May 2026 (10:10AM EDT)
$54.00
CLOSEDWell behaved leashed dogs only. Dog needs to be calm and friendly around kids and other dogs.
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