# Ayer Fire Department Thanksgiving Day 5K

> Event for families in the Boston–Cambridge–Newton area (MA / NH). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
- Where: Ayer Fire Department, 1 W. Main Street, Ayer, MA 01432
- Ages: All ages; 14 and under reduced fee
- Price: Children 14 and under $20; adults $38.96 including fee
- Organizer: Ayer Fire Department
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Ayer/AyerFireDepartmentThanksgivingDay5K
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

A Thanksgiving morning 5K run by the Ayer Fire Department, with check-in and bib pickup at the fire station from 7 am and awards around 8:30 am. Children 14 and under register at a reduced $20.

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