Event Information
Event Information
About This Event
🍁 9th Annual Cutchins Superhero Race + Fall Family Festival 🍁
Presented by Cutchins Programs for Children & Families
📅 Date: Sunday, October 26th, 2025
📍 Location: 78 Pomeroy Terrace, Northampton, MA
🕢 Registration Opens: 7:30 AM
🏁 Race Start: 8:30 AM (10K Run & 5K Walk/Run)
💻 Online Registration Closes: 8:30 AM on Race Day
🚫 Refunds: We are unable to offer refunds.
🎯 Why We Run
The Cutchins Superhero Race is a community celebration of resilience and healing. Every step taken helps raise awareness about childhood trauma and mental health, supporting the mission of Cutchins Programs to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to children and families.
Race Details
Choose your hero’s journey:
10K Run – A at, fast course along Northampton corn fields and surrounding neighborhoods
5K Walk/Run – Family-friendly and welcoming to all ages and fitness levels.
The race starts and ends at 78 Pomeroy Terrace. Strollers and costumes welcome!
Kids Fun Run will begin at 11:00 am to kick off the Fall Family Festival.
Course Description
The course is flat and paved, ideal for runners, walkers, families with strollers, and superheroes of all kinds. Fall foliage, cheering crowds, and a high-energy finish line make for an unforgettable experience.
🎭 Costumes Encouraged!
Come dressed as your favorite superhero! Prizes awarded for:
Best Costume
Best Team Theme
Most Creative Outfit
Top Fundraising Team
After you cross the finish line, stay and celebrate with our Fall Family Festival — a community event filled with fun for all ages from 11:00am -1:00pm:
✨ Sparkle Station – Add some shimmer with glitter tattoos and glam!
🎨 Crafts – Hands-on art activities for kids and families
🎯 Games – Classic fall and carnival-style games
🚚 Food Trucks – Delicious local eats for every appetite
🎈 Balloon Artist – Watch creations come to life before your eyes
🎭 Face Painting – Choose your favorite character or design
📚 Special Guest: Jarrett J. Krosoczka – New York Times bestselling author & illustrator of Lunch Lady, Hey, Kiddo, and more — meet Jarrett, hear his story, join him for an activity and take some pictures!!
It’s a perfect way to celebrate your superhero spirit with family, friends, and the local community!
Celebrate your finish line victory with fun, food, and fall festivities!
🎖 Race Perks
All registered participants receive:
Race bib
Top finishers receive a medal
Superhero swag (while supplies last)
Entry to Fall Family Festival
🚗 Parking
Free parking available on nearby streets and at 97 Hawley Street. Event staff will assist with directions.
💙 Support the Mission
Your participation supports the work of Cutchins Programs for Children & Families—providing therapeutic care, support, and advocacy for youth and families impacted by trauma and mental health struggles.
📬 Contact Us
Questions? Email events@cutchins.org or call (413) 584-1310.
Be a Hero. Join the Race. Stay for the Fun.
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