Thu, Nov 26, 2026

Give 'Em the Bird 5k Run / 2K Walk (12th Annual)

Easthampton, MA

Registration open12th annual

5K2K

About the Give 'Em the Bird 5k Run / 2K Walk (12th Annual)

The course rolls through Easthampton past old mill buildings and open fields, starting and finishing at Millside Park. About half the route runs along a rail trail closed to traffic, and the rest follows rural roads with volunteers posted along the way. The terrain is mostly gentle, with no serious climbing.

Bibs are available the morning of the race at the park, shortly before the start. The race runs rain or shine, so dress for whatever the weather brings.

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Give 'Em the Bird 5k Run / 2K Walk (12th Annual) 2025 Results

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2025

497finishers

16:22winner

30:46median

53:00cutoff

Top 3: Lindsay Smith (16:22) · Nicholas Elias-Gillette (17:06) · Robert Innes-Gold (17:38)

The Give 'Em the Bird 5k Run / 2K Walk (12th Annual) is in its 12th year.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles11/26/2026 08:30$30

2K11/26/2026 08:30$25

3.1 Miles11/26/2026 08:30$30

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Common Questions About the Give 'Em the Bird 5k Run / 2K Walk (12th Annual)

Will I finish last at the Give 'Em the Bird 5k Run / 2K Walk (12th Annual)?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 30:46, and the last recorded finisher came in around 53:00, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Give 'Em the Bird 5k Run / 2K Walk (12th Annual) a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 497 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Give 'Em the Bird 5k Run / 2K Walk (12th Annual)?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 16:22 while the median finisher took 30:46. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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