Events
Healthy Harvest 5K Run (self-timed)
Healthy Harvest 5K Walk (self-timed)
Virtual Run / Walk (on your own/not attending event)
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.heywood.org/HH5K.
Place
242 Green Street
Gardner, MA US 01440
Description
The 2025 Heywood Healthy Harvest 5k is a family-friendly fun run or walk scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025 - Presented by Heywood Healthcare. We invite you to join us!
Choose to Run or Walk. Both options are self-timed this year. Or, the Virtual participation option allows you to pick your own time and route if ours does not fit your calendar.
Proceeds: This year’s event represents more than just a race; it marks a continued chapter in Heywood Healthcare’s story of resilience, renewal, and progress. By participating, you're doing more than enjoying a day —you’re making a direct and lasting investment in the future of local healthcare, supporting our mission to provide high-quality, compassionate healthcare close to home.
AWARDS: The top male & female winning race participants will be crowned. The Most Spirited Individual & Most Spirited Team will receive an award, too!
- To start or to join a team, please remember to follow the prompt at the bottom of your registration page.
2025 HH5K Registration options are: Self-Timed Run, Walk, or Virtual Run/Walk (not attending in-person).
ONLINE REGISTRATION closes Oct. 11, 2025.3:00pm (guarantees participant gift for in-person)
Event Timeline:
- Registration will open by 7:45am
- Kickoff Ceremony at 9:00am
- Feet Hit Pavement immediately following the ceremony!
- Timed runner awards/recognition at 10:00am
- GAIT Resource & Health Fair 8am-11am
- Visit tables hosted by area organizations to learn more about services to support better behavioral and physical health!
Adult rate: $25.
Youth registration offers reduced fees: Ages 7-18 yrs are $15 & children 6 and under are free! (Details will appear within the link as you complete the registration)
- All registered participants will receive a 2025 Healthy Harvest 5K gift upon registration check-in. Everyone is encouraged to wear past HH5K shirts to show your past support!
- Event photos may be used on our Facebook page &/or on our website (by attending, you agree to promotional use).
ROUTE: Come crush or stroll our 3.1 mile family-friendly scenic course beginning and ending at Heywood Hospital.
SPONSORSHIP: Wish to sponsor the event? Contact selena.johnson@heywood.org
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in sponsoring the Heywood Healthcare Healthy Harvest 5K? Please contact Selena Johnson for details: selena.johnson@heywood.org
Proceeds from this year’s event will be directed towards increased mental health programming and support to our community’s youth, families, and schools as we adjust to COVID-19 and the added stressors today’s pandemic is having.
Race Route
The Healthy Harvest 5K suggested route takes the runners along Heywood Hospital's wooded walking trail to a half way turnaround point at the end of Crystal Lake. The race begins and ends in the Heywood Hospital parking lot. However, participants can select any route they wish. For competitive participants, the route must meet 5k (3.1M) criteria.
Directions
Race Participant Survey
Please complete the following survey to help us better understand your race experience.
