Event Information
IN PERSON RACE
The Whitin Five will be an in-person race unless the State of Massachusetts says that road races cannot be held for unforeseeable conditions.
Bib pick and registration:
Where:
Whitin Community Center
60 Main St
Whitinsville, MA 01588
When:
Wednesday Nov. 22nd, 2023 5-7pm
Thursday Nov. 23rd 7am-7:45am
Day before and race day registration fee goes up by $5 for runners. Online registration will close on Tuesday Nov. 21st at midnight.
Tee Shirts
Please enter by October 30th to be guaranteed a long sleeve performance, wicking tee shirt. First 500 runners and walkers are guaranteed tee shirts. Sizes are not guaranteed so come early to pick the size you want at bib pick up. Day before or day of registration are not guaranteed tee shirts.
Race Proceeds
This race will benefit the Whitin Community Center, Girls on the Run and Massachusetts Audubon Society.
Race Day Amenities
Whitin Five water bottles 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. PM. There is free parking at the Whitin CC and on surrounding streets.
Course
The course is USATF certified, # MA07032JK. 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.
http://tri-valleyfrontrunners.com/whitinfive/whitinfive.php
Other Information
The race will be held rain or shine! Blizzard date is November 26 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!
Awards
CASH AWARDS: WILL BE HANDED OUT IF THE RACE HAS THE USUAL NUMBER OF RUNNERS AND IS IN PERSON. THIS RACE IS ENDORSED BY THE NEW ENGLAND 65+ RUNNERS CLUB BECAUSE WE HAVE AGE DIVSIONS EVERY 5 YEARS FROM 60+. Award ceremony will be held inside the Whitin Community Center.
1st Woman $60.00
2nd Woman $50.00
3rd Woman $40.00
1st Man $60.00
2nd Man $50.00
3rd Man $40.00
1st 40-49 Woman $40.00
1st 40-49 Man $40.00
1st 50-59 Woman $40.00
1st 50-59 Man $40.00
1st 60-69 Man $40.00
1st 60-69 Woman $40.00
1st 70+ Man $40
1st 70+ Woman $40
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:
1991 - Jane Welzel - 27:51
1990 - Scott Mason - 24:41
Master:
2001 - Mary Lammi - 29:43
1990 - Larry Olsen - 25:41
Sponsors
Thank you to all our sponsors. Please support them.
ERA KEY REALTY SERVICES
KOOPMAN HOME CENTER
COPPERTREE FINANCIAL PLANNING & INVESTMENTS
WHITINSVILLE MCDONALDS
PR RUNNING
GAUDETTE INSURANCE
WHITINSVILLE FAMILY DENTAL CENTER
HARBRO AUTO SALES/SERVICE
LANE & HAMER, ATTORNEYS
DRIVEN SELF DEFENSE
OSTERMAN GAS SERVICE
DR. RUSSELL AND JANE FRADKIN, OD
KARAGOSIAN PLUMBING
HANNAFORD SUPERMARKET
POLAR BEVERAGES
UNIBANK
DUNKIN DONUTS
SHAWS SUPERMARKET
WYNJA FAMILY
WALMART
CHASE/HARRIS PORTABLE RESTROOMS
NEW ENGLAND RUNNER