
Gordy's First Race to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield is a running race on January 1, 2027 in Westfield, MA, with entry fees from $35 to $40.
From the Organizer
The Boys & Girls Club, along with the volunteer organizers of the Westfield Half & 5k, host Gordy's First Race, a 5k and 10k race on New Years Day each year, in memory of long time runner and Boys & Girls Club supporter, Gordon Bates.
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
34°
Typical Low
18°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Westfield 3 Sw, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
40,673
as of 2023
City Elevation
208 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 16 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Gordy's First Race to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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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.
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Coming Up
Gordy's First Race to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield
Jan 1, 2027