10th Annual Runners Helping Neighbors 5K Run / Fitness Walk

Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

Location: 8 South Street, Westminster, MA 01473
Featured distance: 5K
Type: Run

At a glance

Run or walk for a cause at this community-focused 5K, supporting local neighbors in need and enjoying a day of festivities in Westminster.

Fun
Scenic
Festive
For a Cause

Great for

Family Friendly
Military & First Responders

Join the 9th Annual Runners Helping Neighbors 5K Run/Fitness Walk in Westminster, MA. This event is a cornerstone of the annual NHN Town Benefit Day, supporting Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a nonprofit dedicated to assisting local residents facing hardship. Enjoy a scenic course with varied terrain along Main Street, followed by a full day of community festivities on Academy Hill, including food, live music, and family games. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with your community and contribute to a vital local cause.

What to expect

* Experience a scenic 5K course through Westminster, featuring both hilly and flat sections along Main Street.
* Participate in a run or fitness walk that directly supports local residents facing unforeseen challenges.
* Stay for a full day of community festivities post-race, including a flea market, food, live music, and family games.

Standout details

Supports Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Scenic course through Westminster
Post-race community festivities
Guaranteed race t-shirt (register early)

Perks & features

After-Party
Shirt

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Effort level

Overall course read based on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.

Steady Effort

Typical course trends

Typically hilly

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From the organizer

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, 2026 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!