Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K

Sun, Oct 18, 2026
United States
Northampton
100% asphalt
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Half Marathon
5K
Fall Foliage

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Road runs in United States, Northampton

Distances

Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km
Start: Oct 20, 09:00 AM
Running
5K
5 km
Start: Oct 20, 09:30 AM

About

The Happy Valley Half Marathon & 5K offers a breathtaking fall foliage course through Northampton, MA, with post-race celebration featuring local breweries, food trucks, and live music. The event supports Easthampton High School’s Track & Field and Cross Country programs.

Catering & aid stations

On-course aid stations provide water and electrolytes (Gatorade). Food trucks available at finish with voucher tickets included in race registration; additional menu items available for purchase.

Pacers

Pacemaker/Pacer information: Pacers will be present for the Half Marathon with target times per Startwelle displayed at the start. Pacerflaggen will be used to identify pacers on course.

Surface mix

100% asphalt

Typical weather in Northampton

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan36°21°

↑ 07:24

↓ 16:58

Feb39°22°

↑ 06:57

↓ 17:36

Mar48°29°

↑ 07:13

↓ 19:09

Apr60°40°

↑ 06:22

↓ 19:41

May69°50°

↑ 05:45

↓ 20:12

Jun78°59°

↑ 05:30

↓ 20:35

Jul83°65°

↑ 05:44

↓ 20:32

Aug81°64°

↑ 06:13

↓ 20:00

Sep75°57°

↑ 06:43

↓ 19:11

Oct62°46°

↑ 07:14

↓ 18:22

Nov51°35°

↑ 06:50

↓ 16:44

Dec40°27°

↑ 07:20

↓ 16:36

Weather data by Open-Meteo

Route maps

What's included in entry

Food truck voucher

Finisher medal and shirt

FAQ

Are refunds or transfers allowed?

No refunds, deferrals, or bib transfers are permitted. If the event cannot be held as planned due to COVID, inclement weather, or other unforeseen issues, you will be entered into a future race at no additional charge. Deferments already requested will be honored.

Where can I pick up my bib?

Bib pick-up is available at the Old Mill Inn (87 School Street, Hatfield) from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 17, 2026, and at the race start area at Look Park from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM on race day.