Great Woods Marathon

About Bailey’s Team for Autism...

Bailey's Team for Autism is a regional non-profit organization raising funds and awareness in support of individuals living with autism spectrum disorders and their families. Founded in 2001 and incorporated in 2008, we have raised over $1.3 million contributing over 90% of all funds raised with a focus on programming, education, and research. We have supported projects nationwide, but our concentration is in New England - more specifically, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

About the Run...

Our 5k is a professionally measured and USATF Certified fast, flat course and encourages good race time! It starts and finishes on Payson Road will continue left onto Chestnut Street then onto Mechanic Street and up Baker returning to Chestnut and Payson Road back at the start.

About the Walk...

The WALK route is 1 mile from the run start on Payson Road. Participation is FREE but registration is required (there is a fee if you want an event t-shirt - please see below)! You may register on site where ALL walkers will be required to sign a waiver (adults must sign on behalf of their child). We do not encourage walkers to follow the 5k run route as we will not have all safety precautions and police officers stationed for more than one hour along the route. Also, we will be well into our after-party at Conrads, as a result, we encourage you to "run the run," or “walk the [1 mile] walk."

Who gets a T-Shirt?

T-Shirts are FREE and guaranteed to the first 200 registered RUNNERS

We encourage you to help support Bailey's Team for Autism by fundraising and this site makes it very easy!

We are excited to announce the return of Emma’s Run, our beloved community event, in honor of Emma Greenspan. This event brings together runners, walkers, and families for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Memorial Park Beach, Sharon, MA

Whether you’re a runner or not, everyone is welcome!

If running isn’t your thing, please still join us and enjoy our FREE family-friendly activities, including face painting, bubbles, a nature-themed craft table, a DJ, food, and plenty of fun for kids of all ages.

The first 800 registrants, including children, will receive an Emma’s Run t-shirt. All funds go directly to the Emma Greenspan Foundation.

AGENDA

• 8:00 AM Registration Opens

• 9:30 AM Kids Dash

• 9:45 AM Kids 1.2 Mile Run

• 10:15 AM 5 Mile Run and 2.5 Mile Walk

• 11:30 AM Awards

EARLY BIB PICK UP

Saturday, May 2

The Run House: 15 West St, Walpole, MA 02081

PAST RACE RESULTS

• 2025 https://www.iresultslive.com/results/?eid=6340

• 2024 http://www.iresultslive.com/?op=summary&eid=5976

• 2023 http://www.iresultslive.com/?op=summary&eid=5593

• 2022 https://my.racewire.com/results/36904

FAQs

• Strollers are allowed on the 2.5 mile walk and 5 mile run course

• Unfortunately, no pets are allowed on the courses

• Course maps are available at emmasrun.org/course-map/

• Parking is available at;

• Sharon High School 181 Pond St, Sharon, MA 02067

• Memorial Park Beach 1 Beach St. Sharon, MA 02067

o NOTE: Memorial Park Beach parking lot will be closed from about 9:30am-10:20am during race times. Following the last event kick off, the lot will reopen to exit.

Run, Walk & Wag your way through the beautiful trails of Borderland State Park in Easton at this family and dog-friendly 5K run and walk. Enjoy entertainment, refreshments, prizes, pup cups for the dog and pupsicles for the kids.

All dogs much be leashed (no flexi-leashes) and updated on rabies and all shots.

Registration and t-shirt pick up begins at 8 a.m.; race begins at 9 a.m.

SPECIAL APPEARANCE IN 2026! FLYING HIGH DOGS

Enjoy world-class frisbee demonstrations from Flying High Dogs! It's a show not to miss! Showtime 9:45.

Prices

$35/person online for the 5K or 2.6 Mile Walk preregistered and day of

$10/kid 7yrs and over for the 5K or 2.6 Mile Walk preregistered and day of

Kids 6 and under and dogs are FREE

Team Registration

To register as a team, click Join a Team or Create a Team below. You can join a team by searching for your team name in the drop-down menu, or create your own if you don't see your team name listed.

Course Map (dogs welcome!)

Enjoy Borderland State Park, with our course wrapping around the scenic trails of Leach Pond at Borderland. https://www.mass.gov/doc/borderland-state-park-trail-map/download

What is Run, Walk and Wag for Kids?

The Run, Walk and Wag for Kids Run/Walk is an annual 5K race and 2.6 mile walk held in May at DCR’s Borderland State Park. Free t-shirts to those who register by 4/24/2026. Free neckerchiefs for all dogs. Parking is free but limited, please plan on carpooling.

About School on Wheels of Massachusetts

All proceeds benefit School on Wheels of Massachusetts and support the education of children and youth impacted by homelessness and poverty. The mission of School on Wheels is to support the academic, social, and emotional growth of students impacted by homelessness and poverty. Visit our website for more information www.sowma.org

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