
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
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
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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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 10th Annual Runners Helping Neighbors 5K Run / Fitness Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation 5K Run/Walk
7 miles away
Steps Toward Recovery
4 miles away
2026 Unified 5K - Lancaster
13 miles away
Smoke Crest Farm's Wellness Fundraiser for the 2027 Deaflympics
14 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
10th Annual Runners Helping Neighbors 5K Run / Fitness Walk
Aug 9, 2026