Westminster Cracker Festival 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Westminster, Massachusetts
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Oct 12, 2026
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 5K | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 12, 2026 | – |
| 5k Walk | 5K | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 12, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 12, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Run: $30 until Oct 11, then $35 until Oct 16.
- 5k Walk: $30 until Oct 11, then $35 until Oct 15.
Online registration closes Oct 16, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Massachusetts, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Massachusetts runs 32:48, about 10:33 a mile, based on 274 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:26 and men in 29:35.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:01 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 980 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
8 South Street, Westminster, MA 01473
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 43°F at dawn to 59°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 70°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 8 South Street, Westminster, MA 01473Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 980 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023), 2022 (Oct 15, 2022), 2021 (Oct 16, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Westminster Cracker Festival 5K?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 12, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 16, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Massachusetts?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Massachusetts, which costs $35 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 8 South Street, Westminster, MA 01473.
From the organizers
This 5K kicks of a day long festival with music, food and vendors. A true New England festival! The course will take you through the back roads of beautiful Westminster, MA. The finish of the course is full of motivation as you cruise down Main Street getting a first-hand look at all the festivities before crossing the finish line!
One free drink ticket to each participant (21+) included with registration. Tickets are redeemable at the Wachusett Beer Company tent in the festival starting at 10:30am.