Impact Racing Events

08/24/2026

🏅 2026 Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K Medal Reveal Monday! 🏅

Every runner who crosses the finish line at the Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K on October 18, 2026 will have one of these waiting for them. 🏅

The question is… will we be handing one to you?

And the medal is just part of what makes Happy Valley such a fun fall race:

🍂 A beautiful fall course through Northampton, MA
👕 Premium race shirt
🍴 Post-race food included
🍺 Local b**r or c***r for runners 21+
🎶 Finish-line party with DJ Eric Guyette
📸 Free high-resolution race photos
🏅 Your brand-new 2026 finisher's medal

Whether you're racing the Half Marathon or 5K, we want that finish line to feel like a celebration.

Thanks to for this design!

Claim your spot and celebrate with us on October 18: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/115056/happy-valley-half-marathon-and-5k

08/21/2026

⏰ LAST CHANCE — PRICES INCREASE TONIGHT! 🍂🏃

Thinking about running the Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K this fall? Register before 11:59 PM TONIGHT to lock in the current price!

Join us in Northampton on October 18 for a beautiful fall race and a whole lot more than just miles:

🍁 Scenic course during peak fall foliage
🏅 Custom finisher’s medal
👕 Premium race tech shirt
🍺 Local b**r or c***r (21+)
🍴 Delicious food trucks
🎶 Finish-line party & live music
📸 FREE high-res digital race photos

Whether you're taking on the Half Marathon or 5K, come experience one of our favorite days of the year.

🔥 Prices go up at 11:59 PM tonight — register now and save!

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/115056/happy-valley-half-marathon-and-5k

08/17/2026

📈 PRICE INCREASE FRIDAY!

Thinking about running the Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K this fall? Now is the time to secure your spot!

Registration prices increase Friday, August 21 at 11:59 PM.

🍁 Join us October 18 in Northampton, MA for a beautiful fall race experience — and your registration includes a lot more than just a bib:

🍂 Scenic course with peak fall foliage
🏅 Custom finisher’s medal
👕 Premium race tech shirt
🍺 Local b**r or c***r (21+)
🚚 Delicious food trucks
🎶 Finish line party & live music
📸 Free high-res digital race photos

Whether you’re racing the Half Marathon or 5K, come run, celebrate, and experience one of the best weekends of fall in Western Massachusetts.

Secure your spot before the price goes up Friday night!

👉 ihttps://raceroster.com/events/2026/115056/happy-valley-half-marathon-and-5k

Join us for the Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K in Northampton, MA on October 18, 2026. We have a beautiful course and a finish line with live music, food trucks and tasty beverages!

08/12/2026

We would like to welcome Texas Roadhouse as a sponsor for the 2026 Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K! Make sure to stop by their location at 280 Russell St in Hadley, MA to get in those carbs to fuel your Happy Valley training!

08/09/2026

We 10/10 recommend adding the Roadtown Turkey Trot to your 2026 race schedule! It is locally organized, supports a great cause and has a course full of New England scenery!

CALLING ALL EARLY BIRDS! Early bird prices are now available for the Roadtown Turkey Trot
Join us on Saturday, November 21, for one of Shutesbury's favorite community traditions. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering on the kids, we hope you'll be part of this year's event.

Schedule:
• 5K Walk – 9:00 AM
• 5K Run – 9:15 AM
• Kids Fun Run – 9:45 AM

Register early to take advantage of Early Bird pricing at Roadtown.org.

Every registration supports the Shutesbury Public Library while helping bring our community together for a memorable morning. We look forward to seeing you at the starting line!

REGISTER NOW: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Shutesbury/RoadtownTurkeyTrot5k

08/08/2026

A decade of peak fall foliage, local craft brews, and unforgettable finishes. 🍁🏃‍♀️

We are celebrating the 10th ANNIVERSARY of the Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K on October 18, 2026, and it’s going to be our best year yet! Experience a stunning USATF-certified course through historic Florence and Leeds, featuring rolling country roads and beautiful New England autumn scenery.

Your milestone anniversary bib comes with a ticket to the ultimate finish line party at Look Park:

🚚 Fuel up with Thai Chili Truck, Crêpes Nanou or Caravan Kitchen
🍺 Cheers to 10 years with Four Phantoms Brewing Company, Abandoned Building Brewery or Headwater C***r!
🎶 djericguyette.com will be playing your favorite post running hits!
🩺 Recover right at the Recovery Zone with physical therapist and ultrarunner Dr. Maurice Disley from Elevation Physical Therapy & Performance !

You are the best part of the event. Grab your spot today!

👉 Register now: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/115056/happy-valley-half-marathon-and-5k

08/08/2026

We are beyond excited to let you know we have partnered with Run The Alps! They create epic trail running experiences on some of Europe's most beautiful trails. They handle the route planning, lodging, food and everything you need to focus on having the experience of a lifetime! We joined them in 2024 for a true bucket list level adventure and can't wait to go back!

08/07/2026

We are excited to welcome the Berkshire Endurance Project to the 2026 Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K! This new running club shares our mission to build community and empower runners of all abilities. Be sure to stop by and say hello to them at Happy Valley!

https://berkshireenduranceproject.com/

08/03/2026

We are excited to welcome New England Wound Care as a retuning sponsor for the 2026 Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K! They provide customized wound and ostomy care here in western MA. Learn more about them here:

Providing wound & ostomy care to western Massachusetts and New England communities.

07/28/2026

We are excited to welcome bankESB ,soon to be TruNorth Bank, as a Presenting Sponsor of the Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K! They are local just like us and we are so thankful for their support!