12th Annual 1st Day 5K

🎉 Event Overview

The 12th annual 1st Day 5k run will be held New Year's Day on Wednesday January 1, 2025!

Registration information can be found at https://www.tri-valleyfrontrunners.com/1stday/1stday5k.php

🕚 Race Details

• Race Start Time: 11am
• Hosted by: Tri-Valley Front Runners
• Timing: Chip Timed!

The USATF Certified flat and fast 5k course will be an ‘out-and-back’ route on Linwood Ave in Whitinsville, MA. The roads will be closed from 11am-12pm.

🍕 Post-Race Festivities

Hot chocolate and pizza afterwards, AND an ice cold frosty beer at The Gray Barn! (proper id required)

Race field will be capped at 300 runners - sign-up early so you don't miss out on this great race!

Awards

Race Day Awards: Top 3 Overall Male & Female Runners and Top 3 Male & Female Runners in the following age groups: Under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. No double dipping!

$100 cash award: for NEW course records

Times to beat: (M) Marcus Reilly 15:31 (2020), (F) Stephanie Reilly 17:04 (2017)

❓ FAQs

Q: What is the race cancellation policy?
A: To ensure the safest event for the participants and all involved, we reserve the right to cancel, delay, or modify the format of the event at any time. Believe us, it would have to be a very, very SERIOUS and DANGEROUS situation for the event to be canceled. But in the unfortunate situation this is required, there is a no-refund policy as the majority of costs have already been incurred to host the event and we do not want to take away contributions to our charities. We expect you to be disappointed if the event is canceled, as we will be, but we also hope you understand why a no-refund policy is in place.

Q: Are there any refunds or transfers?
A: Sorry, all registrations are final: there are no refunds or transfers to other participants. If you are unable to do the event please let us know ASAP so someone else can take your spot.

Q: Are strollers, joggers, pets, etc allowed on the course?
A: Due to insurance purposes and the safety of all participants, we cannot allow strollers, joggers, pets, etc on any of the courses at all.

Q: How many participants will be allowed to register?
A: The race capacity is 300 people.

Q: How is the event timed?
A: Chip Timed. Results will be posted online at Results.Active.com following the race.

Q: Where is parking?
A: Being a holiday, parking is plentiful around downtown Whitinsville. Here are a few close to the venue and starting line: Whitin Community Center (60 Main St), Alternatives Unlimited (50 Douglas Rd), along Hill St (in front of Whitin Community Center), and Church Street. The Gray Barn does not have adequate parking.

Q: How many water stations are on the run course?
A: There will be one (1) aid station on the course that runners will hit three (3) different times.

📅 Event Schedule

Event Schedule:

January 1

• 9:30am: Check-in/bib pick-up at The Gray Barn (click for map). On-site registration will close at 10:15AM.
• 11:00am: 1st Day 5k Run starts (walkers are encouraged to head out at 10:50)! Note - starting line is approximately 1/2 mile away from Gray Barn
• 12:00pm (approx): Awards Ceremony

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. Take a quick spin into the Northbridge High School parking lot before continuing out Linwood Ave and turning around at the Linwood Apartments (New China Pacific restaurant). Then it's a straight shot back to the finish line at Memorial Square on Linwood Ave. A single aid station at the entrance to the high school is passed 3 times.