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Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K
Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K is a 5k and half marathon event held in Northampton, Massachusetts. It was last held on October 18, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Northampton, MA
Race details
- Last held
- October 18, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Northampton, Massachusetts
- Distances
- 5k, Half Marathon
- Course
- Half Marathon has real rolling terrain per the organizer's own mile-by-mile description (climbing miles 2-4, a steep climb near mile 4, a downhill stretch, and more climbing near mile 10); the 5K on the Look Park loop and bike path is essentially flat. No official numeric elevation profile or GPX published as of 2026.
- Registration
- raceroster.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $95.98 (from raceroster.com, checked September 26, 2026)
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K
A USATF-certified fall Half Marathon and 5K in Northampton/Florence, MA, starting and finishing in Look Park with peak New England foliage, rolling country roads, and a finish-line party with local breweries, food trucks, and live music.
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Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K: common questions
- When is the Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K held?
- In Northampton, Massachusetts.
- What distances does the Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K offer?
- 5k and Half Marathon.
- How do I register for the Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $95.98 (from raceroster.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
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