10TH Annual
10th Annual Runners Helping Neighbors 5K Run / Fitness Walk
10th Annual Runners Helping Neighbors 5K Run / Fitness Walk is a running race on August 9, 2026 in Westminster, MA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- August 9, 2026 (17 days to go)
- Location
- 8 South Street, Westminster, MA
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Neighbors Helping Neighbors is a volunteer-run, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Westminster residents facing hardship due to unforeseen challenges. The Westminster Benefit Fund is made possible entirely through the generosity of local families, businesses, and community groups.
Each year, the Runners Helping Neighbors 5K Run/Walk plays a key role in our annual NHN Town Benefit Day—a day filled with fun, connection, and community spirit. Open to all ages, this event features a scenic course that winds through both hilly and flat sections along Westminster’s Main Street.
🕙 Start Times
Walkers: 10:00 AM
Runners: 10:30 AM
🎽 Register by July 15, 2026 to guarantee your official race t-shirt!
Stick around after the race for a full day of festivities up on Academy Hill—including a flea market, delicious food, live music, family games, and more!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ashburnham, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Westminster, MA
City Elevation
1,045 ft
Nearest Airport
ORH
Worcester Regional Airport · 19 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 48 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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17
Days to train
- Race
- 10th Annual Runners Helping Neighbors 5K Run / Fitness Walk
- Date
- August 9, 2026
- Location
- 8 South Street, Westminster, MA
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About This Sport
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Running
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Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Westminster than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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10th Annual Runners Helping Neighbors 5K Run / Fitness Walk
Aug 9, 2026