Bulfinch Bee Run

MAY
2
2026
The Bulfinch Bee Run is a 5k community fun run in Lancaster, Massachusetts, named for bees rescued from a local bell tower. Participants can run, walk, or roll and are encouraged to wear costumes. The event finishes with food, music, and prizes on the lawn.
Sat 2 May 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Details

The Bulfinch Bee Run is a community event taking place on May 2, 2026, in Lancaster, Massachusetts. This is the fourth annual occurrence of the event. The event name is inspired by a large colony of bees discovered and rescued from a bell tower during a renovation in 2011.

The Course and Activities

The event features a single 5k distance. It is described as a community fun run, walk, or roll that takes place in the neighborhood surrounding Lancaster's historic Bulfinch Meetinghouse. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. The event concludes with a post-race gathering on the lawn, which includes food, beer, prizes, and live music.

Registration and Proceeds

Proceeds from the event will support the organizer's community programming and building maintenance costs.

The event is open to ages 1 to 101. The standard registration fee is $30.

  • For participants aged 0 to 5, registration is free.
  • For participants aged 6 to 18, the fee is $20.

The first 100 registrants will receive a t-shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Bulfinch Bee Run