11th Annual First Day 5K

11th Annual First Day 5K

Start the new year off on the right foot! Join us for this annual New Year's Day tradition to help support the Sandwich Recreation Department Jan Souza Scholarship fund. This year more than ever the Recreation Department has received many requests to help offset costs to allow kids of all ages to participate in afterschool programs, special events and their all day summer program. Your support will allow more children to participate in these programs!

Race starts at 11AM at the Sandwich Recreation Department located at 34 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd in Sandwich. Onsite registration is available starting at 10AM.

Shirt deadline: December 7th

Walkers are welcome. Awards will be given out to top 3 male and female as well as first in the following age groups: 10 and under, 11- 15, 16- 19, 20 -29, 30 -39, 40 -49, 50-59, 60 -69, 70 -79, and 80+

Dogs are not allowed. Please reach out to [email protected] if you need to participate with a service animal.

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

• Now registering Oct 20 – Dec 30: $22.60 Register for Senior (70+)
• Dec 31 – Jan 1: $28.25
• Now registering Oct 20 – Dec 30: $39.55 Register for Adult (18+)
• Dec 31 – Jan 1: $28.25
• Now registering Oct 20 – Dec 30: $22.60 Register for Student (age 11-17)
• Dec 31 – Jan 1: $28.25
• Now registering Oct 20 – Dec 30: $22.60 Register for Youth (10 & Under)
• Dec 31 – Jan 1: $28.25

Event schedule

• Thu, January 1, 2026 10:00 AM: Race Day Bib Pickup
• Thu, January 1, 2026 11:00 AM: Race Start