Feaster Five
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Feaster Five Thanksgiving Day Road Race
The Feaster Five is an annual Thanksgiving Day running event held in Andover, Massachusetts. The event offers multiple race options and a two-day race expo with vendor booths and bib and shirt pick up at the Andover/North Andover YMCA.
Distances and formats:
- 5 miles
- 5K run/walk
- Kids fun run with 60 m, 400 m and 1 km course options
Finishers receive a Table Talk apple pie while supplies last. Virtual 5 mile and virtual 5K options are offered. Entry fees vary by event and age, and a youth discount applies for the 5K.
The event includes a two-day expo, on-site bib pick up on race morning, volunteer opportunities before and during the event, and a free Couch to 5K training program that meets on Sundays in the weeks leading up to the race. The kids race features accessible course options and works with a partner organization to support participation by children with rare conditions and disabilities.
Prizes are awarded to top overall finishers and age group winners in both the 5K and 5 mile races, and periodic finisher prizes are distributed during the event. Proceeds benefit local organizations including Bellesini Academy, the Merrimack Valley YMCA, the Merrimack Valley Striders scholarship fund, and the Sidney Mae Olson Rainbow Fund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
