Thursday, 6 August, 6:30 a.m.
Registration Fee: $25
Kick off your morning with some fresh air and great company at our Annual Meeting 5K Fun Walk/Run/Ride (wheelchair accessible) at UMass Amherst! We’ll gather at 6:30 a.m. on the southeast side of the Campus Pond next to the UMass Contemporary Art Museum before setting out on a scenic route that will highlight the beauty of UMass in the early morning light. The course will pass through the UMass campus natural area, Orchard Hill — where American Woodcock frequently display at dusk and dawn — before continuing on to tour the northern half of campus. The course will include a few small hills, but it is designed to be welcoming for all paces and fully wheelchair accessible.
Whether you prefer to walk, run, or roll, this is a fun, low‑pressure way to get moving, meet fellow attendees, and enjoy the campus before the day’s sessions begin. Light refreshments—water, fruit, and snacks—will be available at the start/finish area, and volunteers will be stationed along the route to support participants.
A signed waiver will be required in order to participate in the event. Participants will be contacted via email.
Route Map
Participants in this event must follow the AOS 2026 Meeting Code of Conduct.
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