Tiny Footprints 5K
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Tiny Footprints 5K, Walk and TDD Kids Fun Run
The Tiny Footprints event on October 4, 2026 in Worcester, MA combines a timed 5K, a non-timed walk, and a kids fun run to support the UMass Memorial NICU. Proceeds fund equipment and services for the NICU at the Children's Medical Center and help cover the annual memorial service for families who experienced a loss.
Distances offered:
- 5K run, timed, includes race shirt and $10 food voucher in the listed fee
- Walk, non-timed, no bib, optional shirt and food voucher available
- 0.5 mile Kids Fun Run
The course runs through downtown Worcester and is described by organizers as appropriate for first-time 5K participants as well as competitive runners aiming for a personal best. Event day programming includes a memorial service for families, a DJ, a kids fun run, face painting for children, and raffles accepting cash or Venmo. The baseball field concession stand behind home plate will be open with food and drinks for sale and the park accepts credit card payments only.
Published registration fees for the event are $44.35 for 5K runners, $17.85 for walkers, and $12.55 for the kids fun run. Awards will be given to top male and female finishers in age groups 0-18, 19-49, and 50 and older. Team and individual fundraisers are encouraged. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
