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.
3.15.20 8th Annual Shamrocks On The Rocks 5k Walk/Run
On The Rocks Pub, 96 Lakefront St Lunenburg, MA 01462
North Medford Club & ON THE ROCKS
8TH ANNUAL -
SHAMROCKS ON THE ROCKS
5K RUN / WALK
March 15th, 2020- Run - 1:00 P.M. Walk is at 12 Noon
Entry Fee: $20(Until 3/1/20)
Entry Fee: $25(2/29/20 and Same Day)
https://www.active.com/lunenburg-ma/running/8th-annual-shamrocks-on-therocks-
5k-walk-run-2020
As part of our commitment to local causes through our series of Pub-
Style local races- we will continue support in local causes- as we have
in our last 7 years of this series.
First 150 to receive Custom T-Shirt
Shirt Size(Select 1) S__ M__ L__ XL__
Prizes:
First Second and Third Place Male/Female Runners
Timing for Runners Only- No Dogs Allowed
Make Checks Payable To:
North Medford Club
16 Village View Road
Westford, MA 01886
Attention: Marge Gladwin
For more information: reidcc@comcast.net, mark.fontaine@comcast.net
Name:_______________________________________Walk___ Run____
Address:______________________________________City:____________________State:____ZIP:________
Date of Birth: ___________Age: ______Gender: M __F __ Phone:_________ Email:_________________
Waiver Must Be Read and Signed:I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am
medically able and properly trained. I assume all risks associated with running including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants,
the effects of the road and traffic; all such risks being known by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, I, for myself and my
heirs and assigns, and anyone else entitled to act on my behalf, do waive and release NMC Club, On the Rocks and the Town of Lunenburg and
all sponsors, their directors and officers, from all claims of liabilities of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of my voluntary participation
in this race, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this
waiver.________________________________________
3.15.2020 Malden Half + 5 Mile (2020)
Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 8 AM – 1 PM
Malden Half + 5 Mile 85 Pleasant St, Malden, Massachusetts 02148
Join us on Sunday, March 15th for a half marathon or 5-mile race on our fast & flat 2.5-mile loop course in downtown Malden! Registration includes a cozy fleece-lined running jacket, finisher medal and a festive post-race block party with three local brewers. 🏃♀️🏃♂️☘️🍺
https://www.facebook.com/events/1440910909399488/
3.29.2020 TDD 5K, Kids Fun Run
Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 7 AM – 1 PM
Scheduled for Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Worcester State University in Worcester, MA, the event will include an official 5K race, a 1K fun run, and a virtual 5K race beginning at 10:30am (9:45 AM: Kids Fun Run START).
There will be kids activities and other race day festivities. The TDD 5K is a memorial named for the Elaine & Don Vescio's triplets, Tyrus, Dante, and Daniel, who wereborn prematurely and live on in our memories. The purpose of the TDD 5K is to remember all the babies who left this world too soon, and to celebrate their lives while doing something enjoyable--running or walking a 5K or a 1K fun run.
Funds raised from the TDD 5K will go towards upgrading equipment, amenities, accommodations and services at the UMass Memorial NICU. The Vescio Family and UMass Memorial NICU are working closely together to determine the most beneficial use of the funds for the patients, while a portion of the proceeds will support families who experience the death of their child in the NICU. Since 1974, the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center has cared for over 20,000 of the region’s smallest and sickest newborns in a family-oriented environment.
Located on the Memorial Campus and part of the comprehensive Children’s Medical Center, the NICU is nationally recognized for its quality care. UMass Memorial has the only Level III NICU in Central Massachusetts, as well as the only high-risk obstetrical service. A national success story, annually the NICU admits about 650 low birth-weight and high-risk infants who receive care in a 49-bed NICU, a showcase of family-centered care and design.
Macaroni Kid Worcester is a supporting sponsor of this wonderful community event!
https://www.facebook.com/events/312723489655172/
4.2.20 Brittany Fund 5K, 10K and 1 mile Memorial Walk
SAVE THE DATE Saturday, April 4th for our annual 5K, 10K, and 1 mile memorial walk at Rogers Field, Devens, MA. (This was rescheduled from Oct 6th). Register now at https://www.brittanyfund.org/5k10k
There's plenty of free parking, and we'll have post-race refreshments. Medals will be awarded to the top runner in each age group for males and each age group for females.
https://www.facebook.com/events/475753216521122/
4.18.20 Fitchburg Veterans Council Patriots Day 5K
Riverfront Park, Boulder Dr, Fitchburg, MA | Sat April 18th, 2020
Please join us for the 6th 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, 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.
Registration/Sign in will begin at 10:00AM at River Styx Brewing, 166 Boulder Drive, Fitchburg, MA. Walkers will start at 11:00 and runners at 11:30. Please take note that this is not a certified race.
*Must be 21 or older with a valid ID.
Link to sign up: https://endurancecui.active.com/new/events/68087954/select-race?rf=0cf71f56e09f4d71bf622ec4bcf7f4c7&_p=3668912446989643
4.25.20 Chelsea's Keep Smiling Beautiful Walk/Run 5K
Donnelly's Tavern 43 Summer St, Lunenburg, Massachusetts 01462 | Saturday April 20th, 2019
Registration Link:
http://www.lightboxreg.com/chelseas-keep-smiling-beautiful-walk-run-5k_2020?func=&mobile=1
**Mark your calendars for the 4th 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...
4.25.20 Monadnock Region K9Cross 5K Trail Race
Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 9:30 AM – 12 PM
1180 Turnpike Rd, New Ipswich, NH 03071-3124, United States
https://www.facebook.com/events/728046870993081/
WARNING
The outside temperature can reach the 80’s at this time of year, potentially exposing dogs to heat stroke. Owners must ensure that their dogs are adequately trained for a 5k trail run/hike. They must keep their dogs well hydrated before and after the race.
AID STATION
There will also be an aid station for the dogs at the finish line. Buckets of water will be provided so that runners can sponge their dogs down. Ice will also be available in the food tent in case of an emergency.
TOILETS
There are 2 well maintained outhouses at the start/finish line.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to the top four overall male and female finishers, and the top male and female finisher in each of the following age groups:
AGE GROUPS
Male/Female: 10-13
Male/Female: 14-18
Male/Female: 19-39
Male/Female: 40+
AWARDS CEREMONY
The awards ceremony for the K9Cross will begin 10 minutes after the last K9 + runner have crossed the finish line. It will take us a few minutes to tally the results. In the meanwhile you can hit the refreshment table for some water for you and your K9 runner and a treat!
TIMING & RESULT
This race will be timed. At time of registration and packet pickup, you will be assigned a bib number. Please wear your bib number on the front of your shirt (please do not put on your K9) so we can see your race number as you come across the finish line. The results will be posted on the website 24 hours after the race.
This dog-friendly trail race benefits ColdSprings Healing Paws Foundation, located in New Ipswich NH and specializes in training canines and handlers for the purpose of helping people with special needs as well as training and certifying canines for therapy work. Their goal is to mentor and prepare you to leave an impact with a highly trained dog.
We are looking for participants & volunteers for this race, please help us spread the word! https://www.k9crossrace.com
VOLUNTEER
Do you love dogs and want to lend a helping "paw"? We are looking for volunteers to help with the Monadnock Region K9CROSS 5K Trail Race and would love your help! This is a perfect opportunity for adults and kids ages 11 and up to tally up their "community service" hours for school too! Join us in making this event fun for all! Register on the website today!
https://www.k9crossrace.com/volunteer.html
DIRECTIONS/PARKING: Event parking is located at 1180 Turnpike Road, New Ipswich, NH 03071
COURSE
The race course is a 5k off road trail run/hike on well maintained XC trail that is part of the Wapack Trail. (Did You Know - The Wapack trail is one of the oldest public interstate hiking trails in the United States.) The race course skirts around the outside of the Windblown Cross Country Ski Area and makes its way up Barrett Peak through a tough single track climb, only to take a turn and come down Open Slope where you have a view of Temple Mountain. The wide cart path at the start is sprinkled with leaves, pine needs, twigs, roots, rocks.
RULES
Runner and dog must be attached at all times during the race. We highly recommend that participants use a waist-belt, cani-x line and harness. Running with dogs on a leash (hand held) is permitted provided that the dog is wearing a comfortable harness, and the point of attachment on the harness itself and not pulling from the dog’s collar. Limit of one dog per runner, we do not offer a multi-dog race category.
No dogs are allowed on Windblown Cross Country Ski area property except for those participating in the canicross. Owners must clean up after their dogs. All dogs must be under strict voice control and must be on a leash at all times. No exceptions.
Please abide by these rules or we may not be allowed to host this wonderful event again.
Medical support provided by the Local Animal Hospital/EMT
4.26.2020 2020 Lt. James “Jay” Lyons Memorial 5K Road Race
Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 2 PM – 3 PM
551 Pleasant St, Worcester, MA 01602-2722, United States
2020 Jay Lyons 5k - Register now!
https://racewire.com/register.php?id=11395
Sunday April 26th, Race Day, 12:30 p.m. to start of the 5k
Race Start: 2:00 pm
Location: 551 Pleasant St. Worcester, MA
Our Story: On December 3rd, 1999, Jay and five of his fellow firefighters gave the ultimate sacrifice when they perished in the Worcester Cold Storage Warehouse fire. In Jay’s memory, his high school classmates (Doherty High, 1983) have established a scholarship fund through the Greater Worcester Community Foundation. Established in January 2001, the Lt. James “Jay” Lyons Memorial Road Race has raised more than one hundred and fifty thousand dollars for sole purpose of funding the Jay Lyons Memorial Scholarship.
The scholarship is awarded annually to a Doherty High senior at graduation and is made available to the recipient in each of the four college years. For example, since 2005, the scholarship has been utilized by four college students every year.
The Jay Lyons Road Race is held every April as the major fundraiser for the scholarship.
Also, it is an opportunity to gather and honor Jay. In so doing, we are able to give back to the community that Jay served so faithfully.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2856447104405681/
(TBD) 5.16.20 Music For Life ~ Rock n' Run
Wachusett Brewery, Westminster, MA
Saturday May 16th, 2020
5.16.2020 Rutland PD 5K-9 Road Race
Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 11 AM
Glenwood Elementary School65 Glenwood Rd, Rutland, Massachusetts 01543
Join us for the Rutland Police 5K-9 on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 11:00am. Race will begin and end at the Glenwood Elementary School, 65 Glenwood Rd, Rutland, MA 01543.
K-9 Officers and their dogs will be running too! Participants are encouraged to run with their four legged friends (dogs only). Open to all runners and walkers. Please, no aggressive dogs.
Join us at the finish line for the After Race Party. There’ll be K-9 education and police K-9 demonstrations. Fire trucks, emergency vehicles, vendors and music will be on hand!
Beer tent and lunch will be available after race. All race participants (21+)
5.16.20 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 16 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.
2019 flyer
5.17.20 Millennium 5K 4 Jake's Sake (7th Annual)
Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 8 AM – 1 PM
Hudson-Concord Elks Lodge 95999 Park St, Hudson, Massachusetts 01749
Proceeds from this event will help families living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy make their homes and lives accessible.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2695583093812518/
5.17.2020 2020 Fast and Furriest 5K
Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 8 AM – 2 PM
Assembly Row at Assembly Square 355 Artisan Way, Somerville, Massachusetts 02145
The fifth annual Fast and Furriest 5K is taking place on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at DCR Baxter Park at Assembly Row in Somerville, Massachusetts!
The event includes a timed 5K run, walk, wag for humans and their canine companions, and a shorter "Ducky Dash" for kids. The family-friendly, community event is followed by activities, interactive sponsor booths, food, contests, and entertainment for the entire family.
Sure to sell out- we anticipate over 2,000 humans and canines to come together and raise over $250,000 for animals in need!
Register now at www.fastandfurriest.com Use code FBEVENT to save $5 when you do!
https://www.facebook.com/events/176629720234221/
(TBD) 6.6.2020 11th 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 6th.
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!
6.20.20 NCLT Rock & Laurel Trail Race 5K
NCLT is doing a 5k trail run in June 20 at Crocker. First year for us. Last week of February we’ll be ready to accept sponsorships.
We’re going to partner with Applewild for the venue. Hopefully have some great music and make it a real festival family-friendly event.
(TBD) 6.20.20 WILDCAT 5K
Gardner High School, 200 Catherine St, Gardner, MA. 01440
3rd Annual Saturday June 20, 2020
WILDCAT 5K WALK-RUN @ 9:00 am
KIDS 1 MILE FUN RUN @ 8:30 am
https://www.facebook.com/events/326446201642658/
(TBD) 6.27.20 Fitchburg Police Relief Association 5K
(TBD) 8.22.20 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!
(TBD) 8.29.20 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
9.7.20 61st Annual Labor Day Road Races
Monday, September 7, 2020 | 11:00am – 3:00pm
(TBD) 10.24.20 19th annual Miles for Myles
Lunenburg, MA Sunday Oct 24th, 2020
(TBD) 10.24.20 Verne E. Roy Memorial 5K
Fitchburg Fire Department, 33 North Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
11:00 AM
Judy Jollimore: judyjollimore@yahoo.com 978-503-2795
http://www.fitchburgfire5k.com
(TBD) 10.25.20 NMC/Embers 5K Halloween Walk/Run
Sunday October 25th, 2020 Embers Pizzeria, Lakefront St, Lunenburg Ma
Contact: Christopher Reid reidcc@comcast.net
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