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Neighbors Helping Neighbors is a volunteer-run, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Westminster residents facing hardship due to unforeseen challenges. The Westminster Benefit Fund is made possible entirely through the generosity of local families, businesses, and community groups.

Each year, the Runners Helping Neighbors 5K Run/Walk plays a key role in our annual NHN Town Benefit Day—a day filled with fun, connection, and community spirit. Open to all ages, this event features a scenic course that winds through both hilly and flat sections along Westminster’s Main Street.

🕙 Start Times

Walkers: 10:00 AM

Runners: 10:30 AM

🎽 Register by July 15, 2025 to guarantee your official race t-shirt!

Stick around after the race for a full day of festivities up on Academy Hill—including a flea market, delicious food, live music, family games, and more!

About This Event

The Running Out Of Summer 5K, hosted by Rapscallion Brewery & Taproom, is a charity race that directly contributes to local charitable initiatives driven by HOPS. Join us for a scenic, flat, and fast course along the Spencer Rail Trail, followed by an after-party at O’Gara Park!

All entrants will receive a custom super soft race shirt (If registered by August 1), small gift bag, and drink token for any draught (beer, spiked seltzer, or homemade root beer) at any Rapscallion location at any time! In addition, there will be awards for overall winners,teams, and our youngest and oldest runners.

Event Highlights

This event offers more than a t-shirt and cool medal. Come check it out to enjoy a fun-filled day:

—Use your free drink token (comes with registration) to taste the drink of your choice at early packet pick up on Friday night, or save your token for race day or any time thereafter!

—Meet and play with adoptable dogs from the Second Chance Animal Services adoption van.

—Listen to music and have fun!

Awards

There will be awards for first overall male and first overall female. We will also be giving awards for FASTEST and BIGGEST teams!

About The Rapscallion HOPS Foundation:

A 501(c)3 independent non-profit, spearheaded by Spencer and Sturbridge Mug Members, the HOPS Foundation provides financial support to community members in need in Spencer and Sturbridge, MA and the surrounding area. Board Members and other volunteers work together to host charitable events that raise funds for these important initiatives.

About Spencer Parks & Rec

The Spencer Parks & Recreation Commission is an all-volunteer board whose mission is to serve the recreational needs of Spencer residents. The Commission's primary responsibilities consist overseeing maintenance of the communities town-owned parks and recreation facilities, including grounds, roads, parking areas, grandstands, buildings, monuments, playground equipment, and safety equipment. They also develop and supervise recreational programs, including swimming lessons, beach safety, summer recreation for children, holiday parties, dances, and other events.

A summit-driven grind up Wachusett Mountain where steady climbs, rocky pitches, and winding forest trails test your legs and reward your effort. The route traverses Wachusett’s ski slopes and wooded single-track, climbing through pine and hardwood forest before breaking onto exposed upper mountain terrain with sweeping views across Central Massachusetts and, on clear days, all the way to Boston’s skyline. Push your pace. Carry your weight. Move with the pack.

Choose your distance: 7, 14, 21, or 28 miles, and complete in 10 hours to earn the coveted UltraTrax Grey Wolf Medal. Toss on a 10, 20, or 35-lb weighted vest or ruck and unlock bonus finisher swag + serious bragging rights. The course will be extremely well marked with a fun post-trek party for everyone to enjoy!

Trek Day Information

UltraTrax Wachusett kicks off at 7am on August 30, 2026. The starting line will be open from 7am to 10am with the post-trek party starting at 11am. It is not a race, but it is a timed event and walkers will have 10 hours to complete the course. Bibs can be mailed or picked up the morning of the event. **IF YOU REGISTER AFTER 8/15/26, BIBS MUST BE PICKED UP IN PERSON. A friend or relative can pick up a bib if you can't attend. Complimentary parking is available onsite. Finishers will receive a custom t-shirt and velcro patch. Level 3 and 4 participants will also qualify to earn our coveted UltraTrax Grey Wolf medal. Refreshments and food will be available after the race.

Event Highlights

Exhilarating Trails: Experience an incredible loop trail across Wachusett's scenic wooded terrain, offering stunning views and varied hiking paths.

All Level Challenge: UltraTrax is designed for beginners and experienced athletes alike. Bring a friend and level up the route by adding weight to carry!

Fun Atmosphere: Enjoy the lively setting with fellow adventurers. Spectators and participants can also enjoy on site activities like zip lines, waterpark, mountain coaster, and more!

Delicious Base Camp Food: Base Camp welcomes guests under the signature ski lodge deck with plenty of food trucks.

Mission Driven

UltraTrax is committed to making a positive impact beyond its events. A portion of all proceeds is donated to the Conservation Lands Foundation.

CREATE LASTING MEMORIES WITH YOUR FAMILY.

Muddy Kids is 2 and 3 mile adventure event series for families and kids ages 5–15, with fun and challenging obstacles, mud, and entertainment for the whole family.

Muddy Kids is the perfect event to reconnect, strengthen relationships, have fun, get active, get muddy, and bond as a family!

Muddy Kids is not just about getting dirty, it’s also about challenging yourself, having fun, and working as a team with your family. So gather up your family and friends, put on your mud-friendly clothing and shoes, and get ready to take on the Muddy Kids Family Obstacle Mud Run. We can’t wait to see you there!

What's included:

• 10-15 Obstacles

• Headband

• Bracelet

• Tattoo

• Finisher Medal

• Digital Photos

• Warm Up

• Hydration Points

• Rinse Off Station

• Ton of Mud

Event details and schedule

The venue opens one hour before our first batch. We advise that you arrive 45 minutes before your start time, so you have plenty of time to go through registration before we call you to the start pen for warm up 5 minutes before you start on your selected batch time.

Spectators are welcome for FREE, please note kids must be accompanied by an adult/legal guardian. There will be an event village where they can cheer you and your kids on at the start and finish line.

We have a Bag Drop ($5 on the day) where you can leave your stuff until you have completed the course.

A minimum of 1 Adult and 1 Kid need to register. A maximum of 4 Kids can register per 1 Adult. Additional Adult and Kid tickets can be purchased separately.

The minimum age for a Kids entry is 5 years young – but please, parents/legal guardians, kids (up to 13 years old) must be accompanied by a registered, participating adult. Event waivers must be signed by a parent or legal guardian of all Kids under the age of 18. No waiver, no run, no exceptions.

Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MuddykidsUSA

FAQ's: https://www.muddykids.us/faq/

ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT GARDNER AND NARRAGANSETT TRACK AND CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS

As part of Moon Hill Brewing's annual Oktoberfest North Medford Club is hosting our Annual Run for a Beer 5k!

Come join for a fun filled day running or walking, then staying for a great day of activities at Oktoberfest. First Beer provided with registration will be ready to serve at the end of the race!

Early registration is $35 (through 8/14), increasing to $40 (8/15-9/20) and $45 (9/21-9/26). Please register by 8/14/2026 to guarantee a shirt!

Awards for Runners:

Top 3 M/W/N then 1st place in each age group.

Awards for Walkers:

Top 3 M/W/N

Course Map