Gordy's First Race to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield - Gordy's First Race 5K
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External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
The Boys & Girls Club, along with the volunteer organizers of the Westfield Half & 5k, host Gordy's First Race, a 5k and 10k race on New Years Day each year, in memory of long time runner and Boys & Girls Club supporter, Gordon Bates.
Typical conditions
For events around January 2027 in Westfield, MA, United States: Typical mid-winter / cooler season in this region — dress in layers and check the official page for weather-related changes.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Westfield, MA, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
Know a local group? Host a community run in Westfield
Also in this race
- Jan 1, 2027 · 5:00 PM (this one)
- Jan 1, 2027 · 5:00 PM
