House Rabbit Network 5000 _______________________________ After-Party at Craft Food Halls

House Rabbit Network 5K & Family "Bunny Hop" Fun Run

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 HALL!

ONE FREE DRINK SPONSORED BY CFH INCLUDED IN EACH REGISTRATION!

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 18TH, 2025 - 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:

We're proud to announce that this year's honorary guest in attendance is none other than distance running legend and Boxboro's very own Bill Rodgers!! Sign up to run with one of the icons of the sport! Don't forget to also pick up a copy of Marathon Man and have it personally signed by Boston Billy at the race! Bill Rodgers will also be available post-race for pictures, autographs, and sale of his book!

ONLINE REGISTRATION TIMELINE:

Early Registration Discount Period Opens - April 20th to July 31st ($25)

In-Person 5K 1st Price Increase - Aug 1st to Aug 31st ($30)

In-Person 5K 2nd Price Increase - Sept 1st to Oct 17th ($35)

In-Person 5K Price Increase on Race Day - October 18th ($40)

***DEADLINE TO PURCHASE A RACE SHIRT IS OCT 4TH, 2025***

EARLY PACKET-PICKUP:

Friday October 17th from 5PM to 7PM

Hosted by Marathon Sports in Lexington, MA*

1728 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02421

*All registrants will receive a 20% discount on all in-store purchases at early packet pick-up

OCTOBER 18TH EVENT SCHEDULE:

Parking & 5K Check-in Opens - 8:30AM

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 race shirt, 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 - PRESENTED BY MARX RUNNING & FITNESS

• Scoring Age Groups (TOP 1 M/F) - PRESENTED BY MARATHON SPORTS

  • 17&U

  • 18-29

  • 30-39

  • 40-49

  • 50-59

  • 60-69

  • 70+ 

COURSE RECORD:

It's a first year race on a fast course, so come and try to set the course record and a personal best!

5K 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! We'll have a nice surprise for the largest AND fastest teams!