
Ayer Fire Department Thanksgiving Day 5K is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Ayer, MA, with an entry fee of $30.
The Race starts at 8AM sharp. Sun, rain, or snow we run!
Race Course: Mostly flat, with several short hills. Course runs down Main Street and through residential neighborhoods. Marshals will be posted throughout the course, and a water station will be provided on the race course.
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
46°
Typical Low
27°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fitchburg Muni Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
293 ft
Nearest Airport
BED
Laurence G Hanscom Field · 16 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Ayer Fire Department Thanksgiving Day 5K
Nov 26, 2026