HOUSE RABBIT NETWORK 5000

HOUSE RABBIT NETWORK 5000

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.

About House Rabbit Network

• Purpose: The House Rabbit Network is a 501c3 organization in the greater Boston area formed in 2000 with two primary purposes.
• Rescue: To rescue homeless rabbits and find them good indoor homes.
• Education: To educate the public about rabbits and their care.
• Activities: Includes foster care, assisting shelters, providing veterinary care, and educating on pet ownership.

Pre and Post Race Festivities

Festivities hosted by Craft Food Halls.

• Free Drink: One free drink sponsored by Wachusett Brewing included in each 5K entry.
• Family-Friendly: A great venue for the entire family to enjoy a beautiful fall Saturday!
• Dog-Friendly: Well-mannered dogs are welcomed to participate in the race.
• Strollers: Running/walking with baby strollers is allowed.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
• Time: 9:30 AM
• Location: 500 Beaver Brook Rd, Boxboro, MA 01719
• Parking: Ample parking available at Craft Food Hall parking areas.

Honorary Guest

TBD!

Online Registration Timeline

• Early Registration: April 5th to July 31st ($25)
• 1st Price Increase: Aug 1st to Aug 31st ($30)
• 2nd Price Increase: Sept 1st to Oct 2nd ($35)
• Race Day Price Increase: October 3rd ($40)

Early Packet-Pickup

Friday, October 2nd from 5 PM to 7 PM at Marathon Sports Westford.

October 3rd Event Schedule

• Parking &: 5K Check-in Opens: 8:15 AM
• 5K 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! Our race relies on volunteers for its success. Volunteers will receive a free HRN 5K giveaway.

Call for Sponsors!

As a non-profit race, we rely on sponsors to help offset event expenses. The more sponsors we have, the more proceeds will go to helping rabbits.

All Events Professionally Chip-Timed

• Results: Live tracking and finish results on-site and posted HERE.
• Mile Splits: Live mile-by-mile splits provided at each mile of the 5K.
• Email Notification: Instant email notification of your results upon finishing.

Timed Events

• Event: 5K Run or Walk

5K Scoring Brackets &: Prize Structure

• Top 3: Male/Female
• Scoring Age Groups: Top 1 Male/Female in each age group.

Course Records

• Male Record: Gabe Miller - 2024 - 16:25
• Female Record: Lauren Cummings - 2025 - 18:51

Team Competition

Running is always more fun with friends and family! Don’t forget to CREATE or JOIN a team to participate in the team competition. $5 discount/refund for every team member on a team with 6 or more runners!

For more information and to register, visit the official race page.