Don Maynard Memorial 5K
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run · 5K Run (Students) · 2-Mile Walk
From the Organizer
Until race day, the entry fees are $30 for the 5K run and $25 for the 2-mile walk, with a special $20 entry fee for students ranging from elementary school up to college. Race-day entry fees are $35 for the 5-mile run and $30 for the walk.
Donations also are encouraged. In Don’s memory, proceeds go to the Don Maynard Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to graduating Franklin County public school seniors.
Race shirts to the first 50 entrants.
The race is endorsed by the New England 65-Plus Runners Club and will have 5-year age groups starting with 65-69. There's a $5 discount for 5K participants who are 65 or older.
Thanks to a generous race supporter who has donated money to encourage younger people to run this race, a $50 prize will be awarded to the fastest teenage male and female finisher.
The 5K course starts on Colrain Road and loops around through the “Meadows” section of town, back to the starting line, taking a left onto Nash’s Mill Road heading east to the bike path entrance and finishing on the bike path bridge.
Walkers will walk a 2-mile loop of the bike path.
Be sure to take a dip in the river to cool off afterward!
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
73°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenfield #3, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Greenfield, MA
Elevation
352 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Don Maynard Memorial 5K
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Don Maynard Memorial 5K?
- Don Maynard Memorial 5K is a running race held in Greenfield, Massachusetts on September 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Don Maynard Memorial 5K?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Greenfield, Massachusetts at 1 Nash's Mill Rd., Greenfield, MA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Don Maynard Memorial 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Don Maynard Memorial 5K
Sep 19, 2026