Events
Flat Fast 5k
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://runwestfield.com.
Place
Western Ave
Westfield, MA US 01086
Description
Race Date: Saturday – May 17, 2025 – 1:00PM
T-Shirt Deadline: You must register by April 26, 2025 to receive a T-Shirt.
Course
America’s Fastest 5k, START – South Lot Westfield State University – FINISH – Elm St in downtown Westfield. (USATF Certified Course MA13002JK)
Awards / Prize Money for Flat Fast 5k Run
(please see bottom of this page for details on eligibility for Prize Money)
Overall Men and Women Finishers (prize money awarded via Order of Finish Gun Time)
1st Place – $300
2nd Place – $200
3rd Place – $100
Winners of the Men’s and Women’s Age Group Winners 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ (prize money awarded via Net Time)
1st Place – $100
2nd Place – $50
3rd Place – $25
Westfield Resident Men and Women ( prize money awarded via Net Time)
1st Place – $100
2nd Place – $50
3rd Place – $25
Fitness Expo - Bib# - T-Shirt Pickup
Friday May 16, 2025 3:00PM – 7:00PM
Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall – 127 Holyoke Road – Westfield MA 01085
Post Race Party
A Block Party will be held in Downtown Westfield, near the Finish Line Area
Entry Fee Schedule
$30 - Feb 15, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
$35 – Mar 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025
$40 – Apr 1, 2025 – Apr 30, 2025
$45 – May 1, 2025 – May 17, 2025
$15 – Junior Walk (middle school age and younger)
Entry Fees are non-refundable
Eligibility for Prize Money
All individual prize money winners must have a valid US Social Security Number or valid US Federal Tax ID Number. The Social Security Number or Federal Tax ID Number must belong to the money winner. Any earning in excess of $600 will receive an IRS Form 1099. By taking prize money, you may lose your eligibility to compete as a High School and College athlete (please check with your athletic dept). No Awards will be handed out on Race Day, we will e-mail you a Prize Money Form the week after the race (make sure you provided us with your correct e-mail address).
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
5k Kool Down
5K Kool Down Fest:
Saturday May 17, 2025 11:00am-4:00pm
Finish Line Area Elm St.
CAR SHOW on Elm Street (NEW This Year)
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM ALL CARS MUST BE On Site By 10:45AM!
ALL SHOW CARS ENTER FROM WASHINGTON ST TO ARNOLD ST. PARKING ON ELM ST
Rain or Shine Event!
Contact: NDRJR@comcast.net
Block Party Style, Elm St between School and Franklin will be closed for this event.
Food and Drink will be available to purchase just beyond the Finish Chute from:
Vendor/Exhibitor Opportunities
Block party style, Elm St between School and Franklin will be closed for this event.
Food, Beer, and Music
Ten foot spaces are available (you must provide your own setup)
Not limited to just Food Vendors, available to any type business or organization.
If you are interested in being part of the 5K Kool Down, please send your inquiry to info@runwestfield.com
