Pound the Pavement 5K - Sunderland
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Pound the Pavement 5K Road Race and Walk : Sunderland
The event is scheduled for June 6, 2026, in Sunderland, MA, with the Sunderland Elementary School serving as the start and finish location.
Distances offered:
- 5K Run
- 2 Mile Walk
- Kids fun run
- Donation only option to support local causes
The course follows a loop through local farms and neighborhoods and includes a mix of shaded and open streets. Roads will remain open; course monitors and traffic control will be in place. Organizers describe the course as fast. The 5K is USATF certified (5k: MA17026JK) and the event is USATF sanctioned.
Awards include cash prizes for top overall male and female in the 5K based on gun time (1st $100, 2nd $50, 3rd $25). Age group awards are specially labeled maple syrup given on net time across standard age groups; MIAA rules prohibit cash prizes for participants 18 and under, who will receive noncash awards. An awards ceremony will be held near the finish area.
Race fees listed are $35 for the 5K and $35 for the 2 Mile Walk; fees are noted as nonrefundable. Participants registered by May 20 are guaranteed a unisex performance race shirt. Bib pick up will be available at Marathon Sports in Northampton on a date to be announced and also on race day at Sunderland Elementary School.
Course support includes one on-course water stop roughly halfway, a water point at the finish, and medical personnel. Certain items are prohibited, including dogs, roller blades, ice skates, and remote-controlled devices. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
