Frequently Asked Questions
What is the address of the 2023 Flutie 5K? | Leonard Morse Hospital 67 Union Street, Natick, MA CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS |
What time is the 5K? | The race will begin promptly at 8:30am. Please arrive with ample time to park and collect your race materials! |
What is the schedule for the morning? | Check out our full event schedule HERE! |
Where can I park? | Parking is available at Leonard Morse Hospital on campus, as well as off-site at the Natick Community Senior Center. Parking at Leonard Morse Hospital is limited and will close once full, with cars then being redirected to the Senior Center. Please plan accordingly and arrive early! Free shuttle service will run from the senior center starting at 7AM for participants who wish to park there to avoid traffic on campus. The Senior Center is also a short 0.5mi walk to the start. For more information on parking, please refer to your participant email. |
When does parking at Leonard Morse close? | Parking will fill on a first-come, first-served basis, and will close before 8:00am |
When does the last shuttle bus leave Natick Community Senior Center? | The last bus to arrive in time to pick up your race materials on race morning is at 7:55pm. If you arrive after this time we cannot guarantee that you will be able to get your race materials in time before race start. |
When is race day bib pick up / registration? | Race day bib pick-up and registration will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, close 30 minutes prior to the race. Please plan accordingly and arrive with ample time to pick up your materials! |
Is there a pre-race bib pick-up option? | Yes! We encourage all participants who are able to pick-up their race materials before race morning to make for a smoother race day experience for you and your group! Pre-race pickup will be held at Leonard Morse Hospital from 2-7pm on Saturday, October 28th. |
Can I pick up someone else's bib? | Yes! |
Are strollers allowed? | Yes, strollers are allowed but please start towards the back of the race and use caution when on the course for potential hazards as well as your fellow runners/walkers! |
Can a friend or family member pick up bib? | Yes! Friends and family can pick up your race materials, but must have your confirmation number/email in hand when doing so. |
Will food and water be available? | Yes, both food, water, and other goodie will be available post race, graciously provided by our friends at Wegmans, as well as Ben & Jerry's, Deep River, and others. |
Is there anything happening after the race? | Yes! After the race ends, the fun has just begun! Hang out to for live music from Spectrum of Sound, meet our charity partners, watch our Kids' Race, enjoy snacks and treats from our partners, enjoy kids' lawn games, awards, and more! |
Are there awards? | Yes, we will have awards for overall finishers, age group winners, top fundraisers, and our new Chirichella Adaptive Division! |
Are dogs allowed at the 5K? | We welcome service dogs to attend the 5K. Unfortunately, we are not able to accomodate other pets. |
Is there a virtual option? | Yes there is, with the Flutie 5K Your Way!, you can run, walk, or roll the Flutie 5K wherever you are on October 28th and 29th! Register by October 20th to guarantee your race materials arrive by race weekend! |