# Feaster Five Thanksgiving Day Road Race (5M, 5K & Kids Fun Run)

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

- When: Thu, Nov 26 · 7:45 AM
- Where: Brickstone Square / Shawsheen Village, 420 N Main St, Andover, MA 01810
- Ages: Family event with a kids fun run; $10 off the 5K for kids 12 and under
- Price: Kids fun run $12.99 ($10 + $2.99 sign-up fee); 5K and 5 mile $49.85 ($45 + $4.85 fee) through Nov 22, with $10 off the 5K for kids 12 and under
- Organizer: Merrimack Valley Striders & DMSE Sports
- Official page: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/113479/2026-feaster-five
- Last checked: Sat, Nov 7

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## About

The 39th Feaster Five, which the organizer calls the largest Thanksgiving Day road race in Massachusetts, has a 5 mile race, a 5K run/walk and a kids fun run. Sidney's Rainbow Run, the kids race, includes a t-shirt and a rainbow-themed youth medal, and space is limited. Finishers take home a Table Talk apple pie while supplies last. Proceeds benefit Bellesini Academy, the Merrimack Valley Y, the MVS High School Scholarship Fund and the Sidney Mae Olson Rainbow Fund.

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