The Big 5K, Scramble & Virtual Race

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  • 08.28.2020 @ 06:30 PM
  • West Springfield, Massachusetts
Event Closed
The event administrator has closed online registration for this event. You may fill out a race day signup at www.thebige.com/thebige5k. Kids Fun Run starts at 6:30pm and the Road Race starts at 6:45pm.
Event Details
08 .28 .2020
starts at 06 :30 PM
1305 Memorial Avenue , West Springfield , Massachusetts 01089
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About the Event
Join The Big E for a special race day that kicks off the Fair season! Run or walk the 5K Road Race or challenge a friend to the fun Big 5K Scramble – a course with Big E-themed challenges around every corner. This family-friendly event also includes a Kids Fun Run for ages 10 and under. Cash prizes will be awarded to top finishers in both the Road Race and Scramble. The event wraps with a Storrowton Tavern Patio Party, that includes giveaways and an awards ceremony.

Can't make it? Run or walk the Virtual Race at your own pace from any location you choose--on the road, on the trail, or on the treadmill! Submit your time before this year's race day and we will mail a special swag bag for participating.

Do the race solo, sign up with a team or run for a cause! Register now to be in The Fun 500 and receive a swag bag with a t-shirt, single-day admission ticket to Fair, patio party drink ticket and more. Dress in your Big E best as team and solo runners have an opportunity to win The Big E Spirit Award! All proceeds from benefit agriculture and education youth activities at the Eastern States Exposition.
The Big 5K Road Race
Compete in a 5K through the fairgrounds on a USAFT certified course. Open to runners and walkers. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place male and female finishers. Medals will be awarded to the first place male and female finishers in each age division. Start Time: 6:45pm
The Big 5K Scramble
Add some fair flair to the 5K by participating in the Scramble! There is a new Big E-themed challenge every lap - to be announced closer to the event. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first place male and female finisher. Start Time: 6:45pm
Kids Fun Run
Dash down the Avenue of States with our mascot Chick-E, the quick chick! The Fun Run is open to all children ages 10 and under. Registration is free with the donation of a canned good. Start Time: 6:30pm
Virtual Race
Run or walk the Virtual Race at your own pace from any location you choose--on the road, on the trail, or on the treadmill! Submit your time before August 28, and we will mail a race swag bag after 5K Road Race Day.
Course & Awards
The Big 5K is a USATF certified course that takes participants through the Exposition's 175-acre grounds during Fair set up. The awards ceremony will take place 30 minutes following the race. Race Day prizes for the top male and female finishers are as follows:

- The Big 5K Road Race First Place: $300
- The Big 5K Road Race Second Place: $200
- The Big 5K Road Race Third Place: $100
- The Big 5K Scramble First Place: $300

Medals for The Big 5K Road Race will be given in each age division for the first place male and female winner. Divisions are Under 18, 19 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, and 70 +.

Participants in The Big 5K Road Race and 5K Scramble are eligible to win the Best Team Award and The Big E Spirit Award.
Packet Pick-Up & Directions
Pick up packets on Race Day from 12pm - 6pm at the Eastern States Exposition's Transportation Center, located inside Gate 1. Use 1761 Memorial Avenue as your GPS destination address.
Race Registration Costs
Before Sept 29 at 11:59pm: $20 all races
Before December 31 at 11:59pm: Road Race $25 / Scramble $35
After January 1, 2020: Virtual Race $20 / Road Race $30 / Scramble $40
Walk up/Day of Registration: Road Race $35 / Scramble $45
Team Registration Style
Please select a method of registration below:
   Join a Team: Pick from a list of team names on the next page and join your team.
   Create a Team: Once you create a team, participants can join your team under the "join a team" option above.
   Individual Registration: Register as an individual participant.
I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I assume all risks associated with running in this event. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release (Eastern States Exposition), its employees, and all sponsors or officials of (The Big 5K), their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. All photographs taken during the event, become property of event management. Headsets, dogs on leashes, bicycles, in-line skates and vehicles used to transport children are prohibited. SecureFee™ Registration Cancellation Insurance is offered in most states. If purchased, your registration may be covered for one of the covered reasons stated in the policy.