Canal Diggers 5K
Worcester, Massachusetts · Saturday, September 12, 2026
The Canal Diggers 5K is a 5k, fun run, kids, running, and virtual event held on Saturday, September 12, 2026. It is located at Green Street in Worcester, Massachusetts.
- Date
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM
- Location
- Green Street
Worcester, Massachusetts
01608
United States
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Overview
Please join us for the 20th running of The Mass General Brigham Health Plan Canal Diggers 5K and Kids Fun Run on Saturday September 12, 2026! We will once again begin and finish the race at Fiddler's Green, 19 Temple Street, Worcester.
Pre-Race ceremonies will begin at 9:20 AM followed by the Kid's Fun Run at 9:30 AM. The 5K will begin at 10:30 AM and end at the Hibernian Cultural Center where there will be post-race food, refreshments, live entertainment and beer for those over the age of 21, in addition to non-alcoholic beverages.
For those of you, who are not interested in running in crowds, or who may be busy on Saturday September 12, we will, once again, offer a virtual run as well. Virtual runners will have from Monday September 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM until Friday September 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM to run a virtual 5K and submit your time. The winner of the Virtual 5K will be announced Saturday September 12 with the in-person runners.
As you know, each year we strive to improve this all-volunteer, 100% charitable race, making it the premier 5K in the area. This year will be no different. All in person runners can expect the traditional post-race food, water, and, of course, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages, provided by our friends at Atlas Distributing.
The first 600 registered participants, whether virtual or in person, we will receive a long sleeve shirt.
Please join us on September 12th as we celebrate 20 years!!!
Pricing
5k - Online Registration Cost
$20.00 until June 1, 2026.
$30.00 from June 1, 2026, until August 31, 2026.
$35.00 from September 1 until September 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM
On-Line registration ends at 12:00 PM on Wednesday September 9, 2026.
After on-line registration ends runners may sign up at packet pick up at Sneakerama on Thursday September 10, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:30 PM or Friday September 11, 2026, from 4:00 - 6:30 P.M. for $40.00.
Packet pick up will also occur on Race Day at 19 Temple Street, Worcester until 10:15 AM.
THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION! All registration will close at 6:30 PM on Friday September 11, 2026.
Youth 1K Registration Cost - $15.00
5k - Undergrad Rate*
*All persons using this registration MUST present a valid college ID at packet pick up
$20.00 until the end of registration at 6:30 PM on September 11, 2026.
THERE IS NO MAIL-IN REGISTRATION
Runner amenities
The first 600 pre-registered runners will receive a performance t-shirt. In addition, all our in-person runners can expect water, pizza and two (2) courtesy tickets for beer for those over the age of 21. All Virtual Runners are guaranteed a medal.
Teams
Wanna run as a team? Be our guest; you'll find the option on our registration page. Minimum of (3) members, please, & awards to the top (3)! Tell yer friends....