From the History Buzz Archives: A Feaster Five Redux
Today we're sharing two of the most popular posts of 2021. Join guest writer Barbara Bunn as she explores landmarks along the annual Thanksgiving Day Feaster Five road race.
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The Feaster Five Road Race
The Feaster Five Road Race is the largest Thanksgiving Day road race in Massachusetts. Since 1988, the Feaster Five has drawn tens of thousands of participants annually who take part in the 5k or 5 miler walk/run. This race brings together the community and beyond for a fun filled morning of running miles and consuming plenty of pie. It is a longstanding tradition of many families to participate in the race each year.
What’s the pie all about, you ask? All finishers receive a classic, New England Table Talk Apple Pie.
Table Talk Pies is a family-owned food manufacturing business that has been making fresh baked pies in Worcester, MA since 1924. Now in its 3rd generation of ownership and leadership, Table Talk is one of the country’s leading full-line producers of pies.
Feaster Five, part 1
Click here to read part one, which takes you all along Main Street.
Feaster Five, part 2
Click here to read part two, which picks up the race route at Morton Street.
From our house to yours, best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving. And if you’re running or walking in the Feaster Five, best of luck! Give the Blanchard house a wave as you pass by the History Center at 97 Main Street!
Thanks for reading!
~Elaine
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