Run for the Troops 5K

The 9th Annual Wildcat Trail Run event is a beautiful event that starts/finishes at the Danvers YMCA Camp over-looking the picturesque Stiles Pond in Boxford. Both the run and the walk around the Wildcat State Forest Trail that features ponds, vernal pools & scenic surroundings-- there is a separate course for the runners and walkers/waggers. The post-race celebration includes tasty treats for all and the coveted chance for one lucky participant to win a $150 GC to New England Running Company!

$ Cash Prizes for the Fastest Male/Female, Special Gift Card Prizes for 2-3 fastest Male/Female. Special race shirt for all participants who sign up by March 31. All participants receive a special cinch bag with coupons/treats.

Race starts at 9:30am, registration opens at 8:30am. GPS location: 4a Stiles Pond Road, Boxford.

General race information

The Scramble is a 5. 6 K trail run/walk starting and finishing at Berry Pond, in Harold Parker State Forest. Everyone is welcome, walkers and runners alike, as well as well-behaved, leashed dogs with up-to-date licenses. Please note the trails are not suitable for strollers. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each category. All entrants receive a free bandana. FOHP provides hotdogs after the race. The event will be limited to 200 entrants, so all who are interested are encouraged to pre-register. Fees will be $5 higher for day of event registration.

Berry Pond Scramble

This event is a fundraiser for The Friends of Harold Parker. We are a non-profit organization formed to promote, support and advocate for Harold Parker State Forest. Our activities include clean-ups, marking and maintaining trails and invasive plant removal. In cooperation with DCR we have installed kiosks, and built bridges and boardwalks.

Run for the Troops 5K

(Central Park, 36 Bartlet Street, Andover MA)

An event to honor our military and support veterans' programs through our 2026 beneficiaries: Ironstone Farm, The Homeland Heroes Foundation, It Takes A Herd Foundation, Strongwater Farm and Veterans Adaptive Sports & Training.

Your participation and donations help make this support possible, and we thank you!

Since its inception, Run for the Troops has raised more than $500,000 to support veterans programs. Our goal for 2026 is $50,000.

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