Town of Ayer
1 Main Street, Ayer MA 01432
ph: (978) 772-8220
Race Information 2012

8th Annual Ayer Fire Department Thanksgiving Day Road Race
For a video preview of the complete course, click here

Date:
November 22, 2012

Time:
Day of race registration starts at 6:45 AM
Race starts at 8 AM Sharp
(Sun, rain, or snow we run!!!!!!!)


Place:
Ayer Fire Station
1 West Main Street
Ayer, Massachusetts 01432
978-772-8231

Distance:
5K

Entry Fee: (Working hard to keep fee down)
Pre $20 (received by Nov. 18th)
Post $25.
(Sorry, no refunds)

Course Description:
Mostly flat, with several short hills through residential neighborhoods.
Age Groups:
Running Divisions: 10 & under*, 11-15, 16 -19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. (No walkers)
*(10 & under runners must run with an adult 18 or older)

Awards:
Individual Awards: First male and female firefighter/EMS. First male and female overall. Top 3 males & females in each division.

Amenities:
Marshals will be posted throughout the course, and a water station provided.
Pre and Post race refreshment will be provided at the fire station, across from the start/finish line.

T-Shirts:
8TH Annual Race T-Shirt to the first 475 registered.

Additional Information:
Note: No bicycles, pets, skateboards, scooters, baby joggers, strollers, roller blades/skates, or headsets are allowed in this race. No walking division.



A special race T-shirt has been designed for this year’s theme, and is available to the first 475 registered runners.

For the eighth year, as the presenting sponsor, we are again please to have the North Middlesex Saving Bank. Through North Middlesex Saving Bank’s support, and the support of all of our sponsors, we look forward to another great race experience for runners, spectators, and the Town of Ayer.  

Sponsors:
  • North Middlesex Saving Bank
  • Carlin’s Tavern
  • Nashoba Valley Medical Center
  • G.W. Archer’s Mobil
  • Moore Lumber and Hardware
  • H. M. Flagg Tree Service
  • Critical Knowledge
  • Silpro
  • Party Potty’s
  • Harvard Chiropractic, P.C.
  • Marx Running & Fitness Center
  • Red Brick Clothing Co.
  • Nashoba Valley Fitness Center
  • Fuel Belt
  • Road I.D.
The day of race events begin with registration starting at 6:45am, start of the race at 8am sharp and awards at 9am.
Registration is available on line at www.active.com , pre-registration is $20.00, and day of race registration is $25.00.

Remember: Run early, Eat A Lot, No Guilt!

Mark Your calendars for the Fire Departments 8th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Road-Race! November 22, 2012