Randolph Pack the Pantry 5K
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Event overview
The 6th annual Pack the Pantry 5K takes place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Randolph Intergenerational Community Center in Randolph, MA. The event is hosted by the Randolph Runners to benefit the Friendly Food Pantry of Randolph and Randolph Music Boosters. The first 200 registrants will receive a technical t-shirt. Chip timing is provided by Frontline Running. Registration fees listed are: early registration through July 31, 2025 for $30 plus service fee; online registration from August 1, 2025 for $35 plus service fee; race-day entry $40 (cash, Venmo or PayPal).
Course, logistics and donations
The race starts and finishes at the RICC parking lot. The course follows Pleasant Street, North Main Street, Orchard Street, Bartlett Road, Tangen Street (the only left turn on the course), Oak Street (water stop), Pine Avenue, Truman Drive (short hill), North Street and a final return to Pleasant Street with a downhill to the finish. The route is marked with cones and signs and is guided by volunteers. Packet pickup is at RICC, 128 Pleasant Street, on race day from 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM. Organizers will collect non-perishable food donations before the race; requested items include stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, gravy, pie filling, pasta and pasta sauce, cereal, peanut butter, canned tuna and canned soup. Sponsors for the event include local businesses and community groups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.