IN PERSON RACE:
Thursday, November 26th, 2026 @ 8:10 AM
The Whitin Five will be an in-person race unless the State of Massachusetts says that road races cannot be held for unforeseeable conditions.
Packet and Bib pick up:
Whitin Community Center
60 Main St
Whitinsville, MA 01588
Wednesday Nov. 25th, 5pm-6:30pm and Thursday Nov. 26th, 7am-7:45am
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5 Mile Run
Price changes in 9 days 20 hours-
Entries after October 30th are not guaranteed tee shirts.
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Register for 5 Mile Run$32.80Now registering Sep 7 – Sep 30
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$39.18Oct 1 – Nov 25
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2 Mile Walk
Price changes in 9 days 20 hours-
Entries after October 30th are not guaranteed tee shirts.
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Register for 2 Mile Walk$32.80Now registering Sep 7 – Sep 30
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$39.18Oct 1 – Nov 25
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Additional Race Information
Tee Shirts
Please enter by October 30th to be guaranteed a long sleeve cotton tee shirt. Sizes are not guaranteed so come early to pick the size you want at bib pick up. Entries after October 30th are not guaranteed tee shirts.
Race Day Amenities
Whitin Five mugs will be given to the first 50 finishers and the first 10 women after the 50. There are hot showers, lockers and refreshments available in the Whitin Community Center post-race. There is free parking at the Whitin CC and on surrounding streets.
This race will benefit the Whitin Community Center, Girls on the Run and Massachusetts Audubon Society.
The course is USATF certified, # MA19008JK. There are mile markers and a water stop halfway. The course is flat, rolling and fast. There is a video of the course on the Whitin Five website - whitin5.com
The race will be held rain or shine! Blizzard date is Sunday 30 November at 8:10 AM. For race updates, especially concerning weather, go to the Whitin Five Facebook page. Walkers are not eligible for awards and must walk on the walking course. They may do multiple loops for a longer walk. For safety reasons, the police do not want walkers on the race course where there is more traffic. Registration is non-refundable. This is a traditional fun family event!
CASH AWARDS: THIS RACE IS ENDORSED BY THE NEW ENGLAND 65+ RUNNERS CLUB BECAUSE WE HAVE AGE DIVISIONS EVERY 5 YEARS FROM 60+. Award ceremony will be held inside the Whitin Community Center.
1st Woman $100.00
2nd Woman $75.00
3rd Woman $50.00
1st Man $100.00
2nd Man $75.00
3rd Man $50.00
1st 40-49 Woman $50.00
1st 40-49 Man $50.00
1st 50-59 Woman $50.00
1st 50-59 Man $50.00
1st 60-69 Woman $50.00
1st 60-69 Man $50.00
1st 70+ Woman $50
1st 70+ Man $50
MERCHANDISE AWARDS:
Top 3 per division after the cash awards. Must be present to claim award. Awards will not be mailed. One award per person. The plan is to make the awards available for pick up from the award's table soon after finishing so you can get home to your Thanksgiving activities instead of having a lengthy awards ceremony.
DIVISIONS:
Male and Female~
A. Under 13
B. 13 - 19
C. 20 - 29
D. 30 - 39
E. 40 - 49
F. 50 - 59
G. 60 + awards for every 5-year age group to 100!
BONUS! $75.00 for New Course Records!
Open:
2025 - Colin Caso - 24:24
2025: Rachel Schilkowsky - 27:33
Master:
2001 - Mary Lammi - 29:43
1990 - Larry Olsen - 25:41
Thank you to all our sponsors. Please support them!
JIGSAW LIFE SAFETY
KOOPMAN HOME CENTER
CONCORD WEALTH PARTNERS
YATCO
SNEAKERAMA
GAUDETTE INSURANCE
WHITINSVILLE FAMILY DENTAL CENTER
HARBRO AUTO SALES/SERVICE
LANE & HAMER, ATTORNEYS
OSTERMAN GAS SERVICE
DR. RUSSELL AND JANE FRADKIN, OD
KARAGOSIAN PLUMBING
HANNAFORD SUPERMARKET
POLAR BEVERAGES
CROTHERS TIRE
UNIBANK
DUNKIN DONUTS
SHAWS SUPERMARKET
CHASE/HARRIS PORTABLE RESTROOMS
NEW ENGLAND RUNNER
NATURE’S BAKERY
Contact information
- Event contact
- Steve Laska
- Website
- Visit website
