First Day 5K
Friday, January 1, 2027, first start 11:00 AM, in Whitinsville (2 Elm Place). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after November 30.
- Date
- Friday, January 1, 2027
- Start time
- 11:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- 2 Elm Place, Whitinsville, MA 01588
- Area
- MetroWest & Worcester, Boston
- Distances
- 5K
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $30 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Monday, November 30, 2026: 5K $30 → $35
- Registration
- Open. Opened September 28, online signup closes Friday, January 1, 2027
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by November 30 to pay $30 instead of $35.
Course and race notes
Race field will be capped at 300 runners - sign-up early so you don't miss out on this great race! USATF Certified Fast and flat 5K course on closed roads! Start with a downhill running start on Main St just west of Whitin Community Center at Grove St before going through Memorial Square onto Linwood Ave.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.