Ayer Shirley Regional High School, Ayer MA
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
🏃♂️ Event Overview
The start and finish will be at the Ayer Shirley Regional High School, located at 141 Washington St. in Ayer, MA.
🕒 Schedule of Events
- Registration/Sign-In: 10:00 AM (located at the High School)
- Tot Trot: 10:30 AM
- Kids Activities: 11:00 AM (activities run throughout the event)
- 5K Run and Lunch: Noon
Awards ceremony following the finish of 5K.
👟 Race Categories
- 5K Run: Age Categories: Under 10, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
- 2K Fun Run: Open to all ages
- 2 Mile Walk: Open to all ages
💲 Registration Fees
- Pre-registration: $25 for the 2K Fun Run, 5K Run & Walk
- Race Day Registration: $30 for the run and fun run & walk
- Tot Trot: $15
Register Early! Only the first 300 registered runners/walkers will receive a short sleeve t-shirt. We encourage early registration, as it will allow us to plan accordingly.
🏆 Prizes
- Top Finishers: $100 will go to the first place male and female overall finishers for the 5 kilometer run.
- Age Category Prizes: Prizes will also be given out to the top finishers in all age categories!
- 2K Fun Run & Walk: Non-competitive.
🔗 More Information
For more details and to register, please visit the official race page: Janis Bresnahan 5K for Education.
