
From the Organizer
Join us for the second annual “Beat the Clock” race, a fun community event supporting all sports programs at Ashland High School (AHS) and Ashland Middle School (AMS) through the nonprofit Ashland Clocker Club. Learn more about the Clocker Club: www.clockerclub.org
Set in historic Ashland, MA — a proud town along the Boston Marathon route — this 5K out-and-back course guides runners through scenic terrain featuring open fields, wooded nature trails, and stretches of paved paths, with both the start and finish at Ashland Middle School. A 1-mile fun run around the grassy school campus offers a great option for younger participants or those seeking a lighter challenge.
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Registration Opens: 8:00 AM
Registration Fees
Grades 5 and under:
$10 pre-registration
$15 day-of (no shirt included)
General Registration:
$35 (includes t-shirt if registered by October 6)
$40 (October 7–26, no shirt)
$45 day-of registration (no shirt)
👕 T-Shirt Sizes: Adult S, M, L, XL
☔ Note: No refunds due to weather — thank you for your donation!
🏆 Awards & Prizes:
Top 3 male and female finishers will receive prizes, and age group medals will be awarded in the following categories: 18 & under, 20–30, 30–40, and 40+ — celebrating runners of all ages and levels!
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
59°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Natick, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 24 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Clocker Club 5k Fundraiser
Oct 25, 2026