House Rabbit Network 5000 _______________________________ After-Party at Craft Food Halls

🐇 House Rabbit Network 5K & Family "Bunny Hop" Fun Run

💖 100% OF RACE PROCEEDS WILL GO TO HRN TO SUPPORT THE BUNS!

This day is all about raising funds and awareness for the House Rabbit Network.

🌟 The House Rabbit Network's Mission

• Foster Care: Providing foster care for discarded domestic rabbits and arranging for adoption to permanent, indoor homes.
• Assistance: Assisting humane societies and shelters with rabbits.
• Healthcare: Providing spay/neuter surgery and veterinary care through arrangements with area practitioners.
• Rehabilitation: Rehabilitating and socializing mistreated or neglected rabbits.

🎉 PRE AND POST RACE FESTIVITIES

• Location: Hosted by CRAFT FOOD HALL.
• Complimentary Drink: One free drink sponsored by CFH included in each registration!
• Family Friendly: A great venue for the entire family to enjoy a beautiful fall Saturday!
• Pet Friendly: Well-mannered dogs (on leash at all times) are welcome but must start behind the runners.

📅 EVENT DETAILS

• Date and Time: Saturday, October 18th, 2025 - 9:30 AM.
• Venue: Craft Food Hall, 500 Beaver Brook Rd, Boxboro, MA 01719.
• Parking: Ample parking available at Craft Food Hall parking areas HERE.
• Honorary Guest: To Be Announced.

📝 ONLINE REGISTRATION TIMELINE

• Early Registration: April 20th to July 31st ($25).
• 1st Price Increase: August 1st to August 31st ($30).
• 2nd Price Increase: September 1st to October 17th ($35).
• Race Day Price: October 18th ($40).

📦 EARLY PACKET-PICKUP

• When: Friday October 17th from 5 PM to 7 PM.
• Location: TBD.

🕒 OCTOBER 18TH EVENT SCHEDULE

• Parking & Check-in Opens: 8:30 AM.
• Registration Closes: 9:20 AM.
• 5K Run/Walk Starts: 9:30 AM.
• Family Fun Run Starts: 10:30 AM.

👥 CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!

If you can't run, walk. If you can't walk, volunteer! HRN wouldn’t be able to function without the generous volunteers who give their time and effort every day. If you would like to volunteer and receive a free HRN 5K giveaway, use the VOLUNTEER link.

💼 CALL FOR SPONSORS!

As a non-profit race, we rely on our generous sponsors to help offset the expenses of putting on the event. If you or a business you know would like to sponsor or donate their services, reach out to us immediately!

⏱️ ALL EVENTS PROFESSIONALLY CHIP-TIMED BY NEW ENGLAND TIMING

• Live tracking: Results posted HERE.
• Mile Splits: Live mile-by-mile splits will be provided.
• Instant results: Email notification of your results upon finishing.

🏃 TIMED EVENTS

• 5K Run or Walk:

🏆 5K SCORING BRACKETS & PRIZE STRUCTURE

• Top Finishers: TOP 3 MALE/FEMALE.
• Age Groups: (TOP 1 M/F):
  • 17 & U
  • 18-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60-69
  • 70+

📜 COURSE RECORDS

• Male: Gabe Miller - 2024 - 16:25.
• Female: Lindsay Willard - 2024 - 21:41.

🎉 5K TEAM COMPETITION

Running is always more fun with friends and family! Don't forget to CREATE or JOIN a team for the team competition! Surprises for the largest and fastest teams await!

🔗 Visit the Race Page

For more information, please visit the House Rabbit Network Race page.