HOUSE RABBIT NETWORK 5000

HOUSE RABBIT NETWORK 5000
 
100% OF RACE PROCEEDS WILL GO TO HRN TO SUPPORT THE BUNS!
This day is all about raising funds and awareness for the House Rabbit Network 
The House Rabbit Network is a 501c3 organization in the greater Boston area formed in 2000 with two primary purposes: to rescue homeless rabbits and find them good indoor homes, and to educate the public about rabbits and their care. These activities may include:

​Providing foster care for discarded domestic rabbits and arranging for adoption to permanent, indoor homes

Assisting humane societies and shelters with rabbits

Providing spay/neuter surgery and veterinary care through arrangements with area practitioners

Rehabilitating and socializing mistreated or neglected rabbits

Permanently caring for animals who cannot be placed in adoptive homes due to serious health or behavioral problems

Educating the public on responsible pet ownership and humane practices

 
PRE AND POST RACE FESTIVITIES HOSTED BY CRAFT FOOD HALLS!
ONE FREE DRINK SPONSORED BY WACHUSETT BREWING INCLUDED IN EACH 5K ENTRY! 
A GREAT VENUE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY TO ENJOY A BEAUTIFUL FALL SATURDAY!
 
We LOVE all animals and well-mannered dogs (on leash at all times) are welcomed to participate in the race, but they must start in the back behind the runners. The same goes for those running/walking with baby strollers as well. Craft Food Hall also allows dogs to be on premise, but ONLY in the patio seating area.
 
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD, 2026 – 9:30AM
Craft Food Hall BXB 500 Beaver Brook Rd, Boxboro, MA 01719  
*Ample Parking Available At Craft Food Hall Parking Areas HERE
 
HONORARY GUEST: TBD!
 
ONLINE REGISTRATION TIMELINE:
Early Registration Discount Period Opens – April 5th to July 31st ($25)
1st Price Increase – Aug 1st to Aug 31st ($30)
2nd Price Increase – Sept 1st to Oct 2nd ($35)
Race Day Price Increase – October 3rd ($40)
 
EARLY PACKET-PICKUP:
Friday October 2nd from 5PM to 7PM
MARATHON SPORTS WESTFORD
 
OCTOBER 3RD EVENT SCHEDULE:
Parking & 5K Check-in Opens – 8:15AM
5K Registration Closes – 9:20AM
5K Run/Walk Starts – 9:30AM
Family Fun Run Starts – 10:30AM
 
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!
If you can't run, walk. If you can't walk, volunteer!
 
HRN wouldn't be able to function without the generous volunteers who give their time and effort every day. The same is true for this race. If you would like to volunteer, and also receive a free, spiffy HRN 5K giveaway, then use the VOLUNTEER link at the top or here.
 
CALL FOR SPONSORS!
As a non-profit race we rely on our generous sponsors to help offset the expenses of putting on the event. See the impressive, and growing, list above! The more sponsors we have, the more race proceeds that will go directly to assisting the buns! If you or a business you know would like to sponsor or donate their services to this event, then please reach out to us immediately!
 
ALL EVENTS PROFESSIONALLY CHIP-TIMED BY NEW ENGLAND TIMING

Live tracking and finish results on-site and posted HERE

Live mile-by-mile splits will be provided at each mile of the 5K

Instant email notification of your results upon finishing

 
TIMED EVENTS: 

5K Run or Walk

 
5K SCORING BRACKETS & PRIZE STRUCTURE:

TOP 3 MALE/FEMALE

Scoring Age Groups (TOP 1 M/F)

17&U

18-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70+ 

 
COURSE RECORDS:
GABE MILLER – M – 2024 – 16:25
LAUREN CUMMINGS – F – 2025 – 18:51
 
TEAM COMPETITION:
Running is always more fun with friends and family! Don't forget to CREATE or JOIN a team if you want to take part in the team competition!
$5 DISCOUNT/REFUND FOR EVERY TEAM MEMBER ON A TEAM WITH 6 OR MORE RUNNERS!