5 running, walking, and swimming events in Sharon, Massachusetts

This will be our 15th Annual 5K for HESSCO at Mick Morgan's. This is a beautiful 5K race (actually 3.4 miles) starts at 9 a.m. at the Mick Morgan's Irish Pub in Sharon, MA. This race helps raise funds for HESSCO programs such as Meals on Wheels and home care services. HESSCO is the Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) and Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for 12 communities in South Norfolk County. This race is fun, and festive and will kick-off the St. Patrick's Day celebrations and the road race season!

Shirts and socks are available for purchase online, at bib pick-up, and at the race (until they sell out).

Award Divisions

Overall:

1 Overall Male,1 Overall Female, 1 Overall Nonbinary (excluded from age categories)

Team Awards:

Top 2 Teams: lowest combined times of first 5 members to finish

Age Groups:

Top 2 in each Category: 9 divisions medals with top 2 males, females and nonbinary

• 80+

• 70 - 79

• 60 - 69

• 50 – 59

• 40 – 49

• 30 – 39

• 20 - 29

• 15 – 19

• Under 14

This race is a 2026 USATF sanctioned event.

Visit https://hessco.org/5k-sponsorship-opportunities to view sponsorship opportunities.

Runners with strollers are permitted.

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 at our dog-friendly 5K run and walk on May 9. Enjoy entertainment, refreshments, prizes, pup cups for the dogs, pupsicles for the kids and new this year - Flying Dogs!

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

Free t-shirts (and neckerchiefs : ) to those who register by 4/24/2026. Parking is free but limited, please plan on carpooling.

Registration and t-shirt pick up begins at 8 a.m on Race Day.; Running and walking begins promptly at 9 a.m.

Prices

• $35/person for the 5K or 2.6 Mile Walk

• $10/child 7yrs and up

• Kids 6 and under and dogs are FREE

• Spectators: 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

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

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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A Fast, Scenic, Downhill Mile

Get ready to fly down one of the most beautiful stretches in Massachusetts — the Moose Hill Parkway in Sharon. The Moose Hill Mile is a point-to-point downhill road mile that combines breathtaking scenery with pure speed.

Starting near the summit of Moose Hill, runners will descend a smooth, shaded road lined with tall pines and sweeping views, finishing near the base of the parkway. It’s the perfect mix of nature, community, and competition — whether you’re chasing a new mile PR, testing your fitness, or just here for the thrill of the drop.

Course Highlights:

🚀 Fast, net-downhill course

🌲 Scenic, tree-lined parkway through Moose Hill Reservation

📸 Great photo spots along the course and finish line

🏅 Awards for top finishers and age groups

☕ Post-race hangout with local coffee and refreshments