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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Millside Park, Easthampton MA
5K
30–44°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years
2025
45–63°F
rain
2024
30–45°F
rain
2023
25–42°F
dry
2022
35–49°F
dry
2021
33–42°F
rain
2020
40–55°F
rain
2019
31–58°F
dry
2018
27–40°F
rain
2017
32–45°F
dry
2016
35–43°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
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! !
Impact of Funds Raised
- Purpose: The money raised by this event has ensured that hundreds of families will have a warm meal during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season.
- Previous Success: Last year's event with your help and the help from our sponsors we raised $40,000.
- Goal: We hope to raise the same or more again this year.
Event Details
- Weather Policy: THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE!
- Course: The 5K run/walk course is a flat to rolling route past the mills and fields of Easthampton, starting and finishing at Millside Park.
- Course Features: A course map can be found posted on the main page. The course will be well marked and staffed with volunteers.
- Aid Station: There is one aid station near mile 2.
2K Walk Details
- Course Start/Finish: The 2K WALK ONLY starts and finishes at Millside Park.
- Route Information: The 2K walk will head south on the bike path towards Union Street and turn around BEFORE Union Street.
- Volunteers: The course will be well marked and staffed with volunteers.
Registration and Event Schedule
- Shirt Registration: If you would like an event shirt you must sign up before 11/03/26.
- Bib Pick-up: 7:15AM - Day of bib pick up.
- Race Line Up: 8:15AM line up for race and pre race ceremony.
- Race Start: 8:30AM START. Roughly 9:15AM we will start awards ceremony.
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you or your organization is interested in becoming a sponsor please contact Patrick Brough at pbrough@finckandperras.com.
Event Link
For more details, visit the race page: Give 'Em the Bird 5k Run / 2K Walk.
Course map
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