First Day 5K
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First Day 5K
The First Day 5K takes place on January 1, 2027, in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, at 2 Elm Place. The event is a USATF certified 5K run and walk held on closed roads.
The course begins with a downhill on Main Street just west of the Whitin Community Center at Grove Street, continues through Memorial Square onto Linwood Avenue, passes briefly through the Northbridge High School parking lot, proceeds to a turnaround at the Linwood Mill near the New China Pacific restaurant, and returns to finish at Memorial Square on Linwood Avenue.
The race field is capped at 300 runners. Standard registration is $30. Participants age 18 and under and participants over age 70 pay $15. Registration opens September 28, 2026, and registration closes November 30, 2026.
Registration includes a custom hat for the first 225 registered, and post-race pizza and a beer ticket at the Gray Barn. Early bib pickup and registration will be available at the Gray Barn on New Year’s Eve from 4 to 6 PM. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
