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7th Annual Thanks for the Trails 5k

  • 30 Nov 2024
  • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Patton Park, Hamilton, MA

Registration

  • Kids 12 and Under
  • Non-refundable.
  • Non-refundable.
  • EBSCO Sponsor Complimentary Registration
  • IFS Sponsor Complimentary Registration
  • Biolabs Sponsor Complimentary Registration
  • National Grid Sponsor Complimentary Registration
  • Rich May Sponsor Complimentary Registration
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REGISTRATION OPEN!
THANKS FOR THE TRAILS 5k
and Kids Fun Run SATURDAY November 30, 2024

ECTA is holding its 7th Annual Thanks for the Trails 5k and Kids Fun Run the Saturday after Thanksgiving at Patton Park in Hamilton (November 30, 2024).  The Kids' Run will begin at 9:30AM and the 5k will start at 10AM.  Using a scenic and challenging course and offering great prizes, this will be an event for all!  Super prizes for top finishers, and many other terrific prizes. A Boston Marathon Entry will be given away, important info below. Be sure to enter giveaway during online registration, not available at day of registration! We are building on the fine tradition enjoyed by so many for many years with Gabe's Run, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Gabriel Pacione Memorial Scholarship. Whether you seek a personal record or camaraderie with old friends and rivals, this event is for you! 

REGISTRATION:

  • Registration for 5k online (now through Sunday, Nov. 24th): Members = $20, Non-members = $30
    • Thanks for the Trails knit hats only guaranteed for first 200 registrants!
    • Race Day Registration will be available from 7:30-9:20 AM at Patton Park (REGISTRATION WILL  CLOSE at 9:20 AM): Members = $25, Non-members = $35
      NO BOSTON MARATHON ENTRY giveaway available when registering in person on the day of the race. You must register ONLINE by 11/24/24 to have your name in the giveaway!
    • Divisions:  25 & Under, 26-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56-65, Over 65.
  • Kids' Run:  $15 per child (Children 12 and Under).  (ATRA Youth Certified Trail Race)
    • Kids' Fun Run: This 1-mile fun run for younger runners (12 and under) will begin at 9:30 AM sharp.  It will start and finish at the 5K starting/finishing line(s). 
    • Prizes for our top 3 Kids Fun Runners and a Thanks for the Trails water bottle for each Fun Run finisher.

This race is part of the North Shore Trail Series 2024! 


BOSTON MARATHON ENTRY LUCKY NUMBER GIVEAWAY 

All ONLINE registrants are welcome to enter our lucky number giveaway to receive a 2025 Boston Marathon Entry! To enter you must check off the Boston Marathon Entry box on your registration form and agree to the Terms and Conditions. By agreeing to enter the Boston Marathon Entry giveaway you are agreeing to the following if you win:

  • agree to pay the special entry fee with the BAA entry form (estimated $375 for 2025 race).
  • commit to raise personal sponsorships, in the form of donations to Essex County Trail Association in the amount of $3,500.
  • ensure that you will raise the minimum required $3,500 by the day of the Boston Marathon. Recipient will provide their own credit card information to ECTA and allow ECTA to charge of any shortfall of the required donation amount on April 21, 2025.
  • Must be present at Thanks for the Trails 5K to win.


PACKET PICK-UP

If you wish to pick up your bib and hat early (for pre-registered runners ONLY), we will be at New England Running Company at 43 Enon Street in Beverly during the day on Friday, November 29th from 10am-5pm.  Otherwise, pick it up at the pre-registration table at the race starting at 7:30 am.

PARKING AND RACE START

 Just north of the race start/finish in Patton Park by the tennis courts and WW2 tank (in the direction of Ipswich), we will have use of a large parking area on the Myopia Schooling fields.  The entrance is marked with ECTA and Parking signs on Route 1A and is generally across the street from the First United Methodist Church. From your car, you can reach the starting area by walking/jogging a couple hundred yards south on Route 1A, or across the fields.   PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE POLICE OR WINTHROP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARKING LOTS.

BAG CHECK 

November weather can be pretty chilly.  The race time temperature will probably be around freezing.  Please dress accordingly.  We will have a gear check table/tent if you want to leave your jackets, sweatpants, etc. during the race.

POST RACE AND PRIZES 

We will have plenty of food and drinks in the finish area, so please enjoy the refreshments while awaiting the awards and lucky number winners at or about 10:40am. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Overall and in each division, also 1st place in age-graded, and at several lucky number prizes will be awarded. Winner of the Boston Marathon giveaway will be announced.

Results: will be posted in the finish area and published on our website on Sunday, the day after the race.

Course Maps:  5K Map - click here     Kids' Run Map - click here


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