Happy as a Clam 5K Race,
Walk & Fun Dashes
The 17th Happy as a Clam 5k Race, Walk & Fun Dashes is Friday, September 18, 2026!
When:
5:00 PM Walkers Start
5:30 PM Kids' Fun Dashes Start
6:00 PM 5K Race Start
Where:
Essex Elementary School, 12 Story St, Essex, MA
Who:
Runners and walkers of all ages!
Event schedule
- Fri, September 18, 2026 5:00 PM - 5K Walk
- Fri, September 18, 2026 5:30 PM - Fun Dashes
- Fri, September 18, 2026 6:00 PM - 5K Run
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5K Run
Price changes in 1 month 14 days-
Registration includes a complimentary long sleeve t-shirt, guaranteed until August 31st!
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Register for 5K Run$43.85
Early bird pricing
Now registering Jul 20 – Sep 4 -
$49.18Sep 5 – Sep 16
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$54.50Sep 16 – Sep 16
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ClosedSep 17 – Sep 16
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$45.00 – In Person 9/12 or 9/13
At packet pickup 9/12 or in person starting at 4:30 on 9/13
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5K Walk
Price changes in 1 month 14 days-
Registration includes a complimentary long sleeve t-shirt, guaranteed until August 31st!
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Register for 5K Walk$43.85
Early bird pricing
Now registering Jul 20 – Sep 4 -
$49.18Sep 5 – Sep 16
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$54.50Sep 16 – Sep 16
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ClosedSep 17 – Sep 16
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$45.00 – In Person 9/12 or 9/13
At packet pickup 9/12 or in person starting at 4:30 on 9/13
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Fun Dashes
Price changes in 1 month 14 days-
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Register for Fun DashesFreeNow registering Jul 20 – Sep 4
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FreeSep 5 – Sep 16
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FreeSep 16 – Sep 16
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ClosedSep 17 – Sep 16
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– In Person 9/12 or 9/13
At packet pickup 9/12 or in person starting at 4:30 on 9/13
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Caroline Gressler
- Website
- Visit website
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Sponsors
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Gold Sponsors
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Bronze Sponsor
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