Thanks to information compiled from the Community on Discussing Fitchburg Now and the Fitchburg Community Calendar we've compiled a list of upcoming 5K or other Road Races around the Fitchburg, MA area. To add your own or edit one we have listed, see the contact form below the list.
3.17.19 7th Annual Shamrocks On The Rocks 5k Walk/Run
On The Rocks Pub, 96 Lakefront St Lunenburg, MA 01462
Welcome to the 7th Annual Shamrocks On the Rocks!! This is our 7th year THANKS TO YOU! Be sure to wear your best Green!!!
In keep with our Club Mission of donating to local causes and charities-a portion of Race proceeds from our Pub Style Race Series will be retained and disbursed for local causes.
Out and Back 5K Run and Walk around Lake Whalom. T-Shirts for first 150. First 50 Entrants will also receive Running Beanie or Headband
Timing for Runners only. Walkers will not be timed.
Party after race inside On The Rocks!!! Post race pizza from Embers Pizzeria! No DOGS allowed on course Please.
Prizes: Cash for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Male and Female Runners Overall Only.
Event details and schedule Packet Pickup at On the Rocks beginning at 10:30AM | 5K Walk begins at 12 Noon | 5K Run begins at 1PM
Link to signup: https://www.active.com/lunenburg-ma/running/distance-running-races/7th-annual-shamrocks-on-the-rocks-5k-walk-run-2019
Contact: Christopher Reid reidcc@comcast.net
3.30.19 5th Annual Spring Into Action 5K: In Memory of Vanessa Marcotte
Scenic 5K fundraiser through Westminster, MA with a few hills. All proceeds from registration and raffle will be donated to Tutoring Plus of Cambridge, Inc., in memory of Vanessa Marcotte. Tutoring Plus Inc. works to provide a safe and welcoming environment to support and encourage the youth of Cambridge, MA and the surrounding area.
https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Westminster/SpringtoAction5K
4.6.19 BOSTON STRONG 5k
Murdock Middle/High
3 Memorial Dr, Winchendon, Massachusetts 01475
Saturday April 6, 2019
Winchendon had an amazing Boston Strong Event for Charity in 2013. Lets bring back the Boston Strong 5k to support Boston’s first responders. All proceeds from this event will go to Mass General’s Emergency Responders. As a first responder I know that When Seconds count training is critical in saving lives.
Early registration available on race wire. Which includes a technical shirt and refreshments after the race.
With the support of Murdock Cheering a vendor fair, face painting, food, and raffles will be on site from 10-2pm to make this a family fun day! Weather permitting we will have a kids fun lap as well☀️☀️☀️
4.7.19 Run For Opportunity
Doyle Field, Leominster, MA
Sunday April 7, 2019
We are ecstatic to announce that we will be partnering with Marx Running to host a 5k race which will benefit The Arc of Opportunity in North Central Massachusetts!🤝
All ages are welcome👨👩👧👦
The route allows access for all! ( Runners, Walkers, Children )🚶🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♂️🚶🏽♂️
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Registration is now open for this awesome event to benefit an amazing organization
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For details on the run as well as registration, go to:
http://onyourmarxracing.com/OTF%20LEO%205K/OTF%205K%20LEO.dwt
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More information about the Arc can be found on their website:
https://www.arcofopportunity.org/
4.13.19 Fitchburg Veterans Council Patriots Day 5K
Riverfront Park, Boulder Dr, Fitchburg, MA | Sat April 13th, 2019
Please join us for the 5th Annual Fitchburg Veterans Council Patriots Day 5K! This Patriots Day 5K is the Fitchburg Veterans Council's main fundraiser for the Friends of Fitchburg Veterans emergency relief fund. Have a great time while supporting a great cause!
Enjoy the music, raffles, food, and a free cold beer* after the race.
Register by March 31st to get the early bird price of $20.00, $25.00 as of April 1st.
This is a family friendly event. Dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed.
4.20.19 Chelsea's Keep Smiling Beautiful Walk/Run 5K
Donnelly's Tavern 43 Summer St, Lunenburg, Massachusetts 01462 | Saturday April 20th, 2019
REGISTRATION LINK: http://lightboxreg.com/chelseas-keep-smiling-beautiful-walk-run-5k?func=&mobile=1
*New year, same GREAT cause!!* Mark your calendars for the 3rd annual Chelsea's Run!! Join us for this years 5K & an afternoon of food, music, raffles and more to celebrate the life of Chelsea Smith. This event is for all ages and 100% of funds raised will be donated to Dana Farber HCC research.
Keep smiling, beautiful...
5.18.19 Music For Life ~ Rock n' Run
Wachusett Brewery, Westminster, MA
5.19.19 5K for Little Feet Road Race
Fitchburg High School, 140 Arn-How Farm Road, Fitchburg, MA
Registration 9am, Walkers 10am, Runners 10:30am
The 5K for Little Feet Road Race is a Fitchburg High School event designed to provide sneakers for underprivileged children in the Fitchburg Public Schools and to help support the Fitchburg High School Unified Track program.
The race is on May 19 at FHS. Pre-registration is $20 and $25 the day of the race.
Registration starts at 9 a.m. Walkers start at 10 and runners at 10:30 a.m. Prizes awarded to the top-3 male and female runners.
6.9.2019 10th Annual Great Futures 5K Run & Walk
Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg & Leominster, 365 Lindell Ave, Leominster | Sunday June 9th
Will you help support Great Futures?
Join the Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster for a day of family fun at our 10th Annual Great Futures 5K Walk & Run on Sunday June 9th.
The community event is open to individuals of all ages and abilities. Registration fee includes a t-shirt and post race BBQ with prizes and entertainment. Funds raised will directly benefit the BGCFL.
Thank you to our premier sponsor bankHometown for their support!
https://www.facebook.com/events/425363664669001/
6.15.19 WILDCAT 5K
Gardner High School, 200 Catherine St, Gardner, MA. 01440
2nd Annual Saturday June 15, 2019
WILDCAT 5K WALK-RUN @ 9:00 am
KIDS 1 MILE FUN RUN @ 8:30 am
6.24.19 Fitchburg Police Relief Association 5K
8.25.19 Are We There Yet? 5K Color Run/Walk
Boys & Girls Club of Lunenburg, 15 Memorial Dr, Lunenburg, Massachusetts 01462
Put some color in your life! Walk, jog, or run our 5K course through lovely Lunenburg (or take the one mile fun run for kids and their families) and enjoy the bursts of color at our Color Stations all along each course! Stay for the Color Explosion party featuring color packets for each participant, DJ, Bounce House, BBQ, and more! Save the date, and follow this event page for more details as the date gets closer!
8.31.19 One Step At A Time. Road Race To Recovery
My daughter is a senior at Lunenburg High school and has chosen to start a 5k for her senior project in honor of her uncle Joe Naylor who passed away December 27,2018 to an overdose. All money raised will be going to Lunenburg R.O.A.R. and other local groups to help those who are struggling with addiction. Please come out and support this amazing cause and my amazing daughter who at the age of 17 is taking on a huge project 💜
Registration is 9:30am-10:45am
Race starts at 11:00am
If you can not walk or run we will also need volunteers
LINK TO SIGN UP
https://racewire.com/register.php?id=10471
9.2.19 60th Annual Labor Day Road Races
Monday, September 2, 2019 | 11:00am – 3:00pm
10.20.19 18th annual Miles for Myles
Lunenburg, MA Sunday Oct 20th, 2019
(TBD) 10.26.19 Verne E. Roy Memorial 5K
Fitchburg Fire Department, 33 North Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Saturday October 27th 2018, 11:00 AM
Judy Jollimore: judyjollimore@yahoo.com 978-503-2795
http://www.fitchburgfire5k.com
10.27.19 NMC/Embers 5K Halloween Walk/Run
Sunday October 27th, 2019 Embers Pizzeria, Lakefront St, Lunenburg Ma
Contact: Christopher Reid reidcc@comcast.net
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