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Veterans Inc. Run4Veterans 5k Run/Walk at Polar Park

Date:
Sun, Nov 08, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location:
100 Madison St
Worcester, Massachusetts
01610
United States
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Links:
veteransinc.org Register at runsignup.com
Tags:
3.1 Miles 5k Run Virtual Walk Wheelchair

Same Day Registration Available; Join Us Early!

Doors open for same day registration at 8:00AM.

About This Event:

We are excited to invite you to participate in the 2025 Run4Veterans 5k Road Race/Walk with Veterans Inc. at Polar Park! We look forward to a fun morning of activity in support of Veterans and their families in need. Registration begins at 8am. Help us do more for the Veterans we serve while enjoying the home of the Woo Sox! Run to win, walk for fun, but most importantly sign up and have fun for a good cause! All Fitness Levels and Strollers Welcome!

All Pre-Registrants will receive a commemorative event running shirt, and all participants will enjoy food, beer, music, prizes, and more after the race. If you can’t make it in person this year, we are offering a virtual sign-up option as well! Just run a 5k before the deadline, submit your times, and we will recognize your participation and honor the virtual winner alongside the in-person honorees.

Rep your branch or wear your Red, White, & Blue.

Packet Pickup Options

Can’t make it early on race day? Stop by one of our pre-race packet pickups:

Thursday, October 30 | 4–7 PM – American Flatbread, Worcester, MA

Saturday, November 1 | 10 AM–2 PM – Sneakerama, Worcester, MA

Event Shirts:

Event shirts will be distributed at race packet pickup or on race day while supplies last.

Awards Ceremony:

An awards ceremony will begin at 11:30am at Polar Park. We have a winner’s podium and trophies for the top 3 placements in each category. We encourage all to gather and participate in this exciting portion of the post-race festivities!

Awards:

Awards to the top 3 male/female overall

Top male/female runner in each age group 1-14, 15-22, 23-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Top male/female Veteran

Top male/female wheelchair

5K For Good:

Join us in supporting Veterans Inc., Abby's House, and Reliant Foundation as we run (or walk!) to make a difference in Worcester County! Every step helps provide stability, empowerment, and wellness for those in need. Register for all 3 races NOW!

Reliant Foundation 5K: October 4, 2025

Abby's House 5K: October 18, 2025

Veterans Inc. 5K: November 2, 2025

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