Feaster Five by T, Thu, Nov 26
Quick answer: The 5K and 5 mile start together at 8:30 am in Shawsheen Square, Andover. The only train that gets you there in time is the 7:00 am Haverhill Line train from North Station, arriving at Andover at 7:50 am. From there it's about a 30 min walk (1.3 miles) to the start. Race-day bib pickup ends at 8 am, so pick yours up at the expo before Thanksgiving.
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North Station to Shawsheen Square, Andover
- Haverhill Line
- Take the 7:00 am Haverhill Line trainFrom North Station. Next one is 9:00 am
- Get off at AndoverAbout 7:50 am
- Walk about 30 min to Shawsheen Square1.3 miles, mostly up North Main St (Route 28)
Thanksgiving weekend schedule as of Nov 5. Check the day before.
Getting there
On Thanksgiving, the Haverhill Line runs a weekend schedule with trains every two hours. The 7:00 am from North Station (it also stops at Malden Center, on the Orange Line) arrives at Andover at 7:50 am. The next train, at 9:00 am, arrives after the start.
From Andover station it's about 1.3 miles to Shawsheen Square, where Routes 28 and 133 meet. Allow 30 minutes on foot, which gets you there around 8:20 am.
- Bibs: race-day pickup is 7 to 8 am at Bill DeLuca Chevrolet in Shawsheen Square, which you can't make from the train. Pick up early at the expo at the Andover/North Andover YMCA, 165 Haverhill St, on Tuesday, Nov 24 and Wednesday, Nov 25 (from 12 pm; check the race site for closing times).
- Kids' fun run: 7:45 am at Balmoral Park. The train gets in too late for it.
Thanksgiving schedule, Thursday, November 26
The subway, Silver Line and buses run a Sunday schedule. Commuter Rail runs a weekend schedule, so most lines have a train only every two hours. The MBTA's current schedule has no ferry trips that day.
The times on this page come from the MBTA's published schedule data. The MBTA hasn't posted its Thanksgiving notice yet (as of November 5), so check again the day before.
For the whole week, see our MBTA Thanksgiving 2026 schedule.
Getting home
Trains back to North Station leave Andover at 11:06 am (arriving 12:00 pm), then 1:06 pm and 3:06 pm. Allow 30 minutes for the walk back to the station, so leave Shawsheen Square by about 10:30 am for the 11:06.
Feaster Five by train: common questions
Can I get to the Feaster Five by train?
Yes, on one train. The 7:00 am Haverhill Line train from North Station reaches Andover at 7:50 am, and the start is about a 30 minute walk away.
What time does the Feaster Five start in 2026?
8:30 am on Thursday, November 26, 2026, for both the 5K and the 5 mile, in Shawsheen Square, Andover.
Can I pick up my bib on race morning if I come by train?
Not easily. Race-day pickup ends at 8 am and the train arrives at 7:50 am, a 30 minute walk away. Pick it up at the expo on Nov 24 or 25.
When is the train back to Boston?
11:06 am from Andover, arriving at North Station at 12:00 pm. Then 1:06 pm and 3:06 pm.
Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with the MBTA. Event details come from the organizers' own pages. Check these for the latest:
- Feaster Five Road Race
- Feaster Five: race schedule and bib pickup
- MBTA: Haverhill Line timetable
- MBTA: holiday service
Start time, bib pickup and expo from the Feaster Five site. Train times from the MBTA's published schedule for Thursday, Nov 26. Checked November 5, 2026.
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