Janis Bresnahan 5K for Education

The start and finish will be at the Ayer Shirley Regional High School, located at 141 Washington St. in Ayer, MA.

Registration and Volunteer check-in are at the Ayer Shirley Regional High School.

Registration/Sign-In: 10:00 AM (located at the High School)

Kids Activities: 11:00 AM (activities run throughout the event)

Tot Trot: 10:30 AM

2 Mile Walk and 2K Fun Run: 11:00 AM

5K Run and Lunch: Noon

Awards ceremony following the finish of 5K.

Events:
5K Run - Age Categories: Under 10, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
2K Fun Run - Open to all ages
2 Mile Walk - Open to all ages

Registration Fees:
$25 preregistration for the 2K Fun Run, 5K Run & Walk
$30 registration on race day for the run and fun run & walk
$15 for Tot Trot

Register Early! Only the first 300 registered runners/walkers will receive a short sleeve t-shirt. We encourage early registration, as it will allow us to plan accordingly.

Prizes:
$100 will go to the first place male and female overall finishers for the 5 kilometer run.

Prizes will also be given out to the top finishers in all age categories!

The 2K Fun Run & Walk are non-competitive.

Join fellow runners on May 17, 2026 for the Janis Bresnahan 5K for Education. It's a fantastic 5K, 3.2K, 2K featuring a flat and fast course in Ayer.