HOUSE RABBIT NETWORK 5000

Join us for the Boxborough Recreation Commission's 4th Annual Run BXB!

Run BXB is a 5K and will take place on Sunday April 12, 2026 at 11am.

This year the Recreation Commission is using the race as a fundraiser to renovate the playground at Flerra Meadows in Boxborough, MA. $5 from each registration will go to support this project! Find out more about the playground here

The race will begin in the parking lot of Craft Food Halls located at 500 Beaver Brook Rd, Boxborough, MA 01719

Ample Parking Available At Craft Food Hall Parking Areas HERE

Pre and Post Race Festivities Hosted by Craft Food Halls

Course Map: MapMyRun

Race Day Event Schedule:

Parking & Check-in Opens - 10:00AM

Registration Closes - 10:45AM

Race Starts - 11:00AM

Prizes presented at 12:00PM

Join us on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM as we kick off Mental Health Awareness Month with the inaugural Longest Mile for Bravest Minds. This professionally timed, one-mile uphill fundraiser takes place on scenic Oak Hill Road in Harvard, Massachusetts, climbing 180 feet along a course that may be short in distance but carries powerful meaning. Runners, walkers, families, and first responders will come together for a shared purpose: supporting mental health.

Hosted by the Harvard Fire-EMS Association, this event will benefit On-Site Academy, a nonprofit in Westminster, Massachusetts, dedicated to serving first responders and military veterans. A portion of the race proceeds will be donated to support their mission. The goal of this event is simple but important: to bring first responder mental health to the forefront and encourage open, honest conversations throughout the entire community.

First responders and veterans face situations that test even the strongest individuals. Behind every uniform, whether firefighter, EMT, police officer, dispatcher, corrections officer, military member, or hospital staff, is a human being. Some calls leave lasting emotional impacts and recognizing that it is okay to ask for help is a critical step toward healing. Through this event, we stand together to support one another and reinforce that no one must carry those burdens alone.

The experience continues beyond the finish line at Carlson Orchards, where participants and spectators are invited to stay and enjoy a community celebration. There will be live music, a food truck, and hard cider on tap. Families can also enjoy the Touch-A-Truck, where kids and adults alike can explore emergency vehicles, climb inside, and meet the first responders who operate them.

First responders are encouraged to participate in whatever way feels meaningful to them. Some may choose to run or walk in turnout gear, a uniform, or a weighted vest. Others may simply show up and stand alongside their peers. Every step taken is a visible reminder of solidarity and support for mental health.

Whether you run, walk, jog, or cheer from the sidelines, this event is open to everyone. You can make it competitive, casual, or simply a chance to be part of something bigger than yourself. One mile. One hill. One community, united for mental health.

Sign up, lace up, and join us!

NOTE: IF YOU ARE CREATING A TEAM AND SIGNING UP 5+ RUNNERS, PLEASE USE THE CONTACT LINK BELOW TO REQUEST A DISCOUNT CODE.

Join us on Sunday, May 3rd at 11:00 AM for the Longest Mile for Bravest Minds, a one mile fun run and walk with a powerful purpose. This scenic course climbs Oak Hill Road in beautiful Harvard, Massachusetts and offers a challenge that is short in distance but big in meaning.

This event is a fundraiser benefiting the Harvard Fire-EMS Association, with a strong focus on mental health awareness for first responders and the community as a whole. A portion of the proceeds will also be donated to OnSite Academy, supporting their mission to promote emotional wellness, resilience, and connection.

The fun does not stop at the finish line. After the race, participants and spectators are invited to an after event gathering at Carlson's Orchard, where ciders will be on tap and a food truck will be on site to serve hungry runners and walkers. It is the perfect chance to relax, connect, and enjoy one of Harvard’s favorite local spots.

At the finish line, families can enjoy a touch a truck experience, giving kids and adults a hands on look at fire and emergency vehicles and a chance to meet the people behind them.

Firefighters, police officers, EMTs, military members, and all fellow first responders are encouraged to participate in their gear if they choose. Whether you wear turnout gear, a weighted vest, or a uniform shirt, it is a powerful way to show solidarity, raise awareness, and stand together in support of mental health.

Whether you run, jog, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, this event is for everyone. Make it competitive, make it casual, or make it a team effort. One mile. One hill. One community coming together for mental health.

Sign up, lace up, and join us for a great cause and a great time.

Moving together to move our community forward!

All are welcome at this family-friendly run/walk event to support Acton-Boxborough Community Compass. Let's come together as a community (rain or shine!) and enjoy the power of connection.

Yankee Timing will be there to provide professional race timing to all participants, and medals will be awarded to the top finishers in each age group. But don’t let that intimidate you — you can go at any pace… run or walk, stroll with neighbors, or mingle with new friends. It’s all about having fun together!

Get the kids involved in giving back to the community with a One-Mile Fun Run! They'll be cheered along the route with bubbles and noisemakers. Fun prizes for the fastest and most spirited!

Race for the Refuge

The Highland City Striders welcome you to explore the trails at the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge in Sudbury, MA! The Race for the Refuge begins at the ARNWR Visitor’s Center and traverses the beautiful trails around the Refuge. The course will lead runners into this idyllic nature refuge, past ponds, through pine and oak forests, and alongside mysterious military bunkers.

Course Description

The double track trails are hard-packed earth and gravel. It’s a great course for beginner trail runners. For the advanced trail runner, it could be an opportunity for a new PR!

Events

The lineup features a 10K (1 loop) and 30K (3 loops) races, and a 6-hour timed event.

For the timed courses, runners may do as many loops as desired. A loop must be completed by 3pm to be counted towards final mileage. Ranking of runners is determined by the runner who completes the most loops in the shortest period of time. Runners in the 6-hour race must start their last lap by 2pm.

The top male, female, and nonbinary runner from each of the events (10k, 30k, 3-hour, and 6-hour) will receive a prize. The largest team will also be celebrated, so please encourage friends and fellow club members to join you!

Race Day Rules

Dogs are not permitted on Refuge lands, so please leave your pooch at home. This event is family-friendly but children must be supervised.

Tread lightly through the refuge and please leave no trace! This will be a cupless race to eliminate waste on the course. Any fuel, such as gel packets, should be carried in and packed out. Due to the delicate ecosystem any littering is grounds for immediate disqualification. All runners must stay on the marked course.

Thanks for keeping our wild spaces wild!

Aid Stations and Course Marking

There will be two aid stations with typical trail race fare including water, hydration, hydration mix, pretzels, orange slices, banana halves, Swedish fish, coke, and ginger ale. The main aid station will be at the Start/Finish line. A second aid station at Taylor Road is about halfway through the loop. Note this is a cupless race.

All runners will receive swab with registration and prizes will be awarded to top winners in each category.

The course will be well marked for the runners with two course marshals at key turns.

Pacers

Pacers are allowed to assist runners in the 6-hour race only. They may start at noon or later and must complete an online or paper registration form. Upon arrival at the race, the pacer will check in at the race director table and receive a pacer bib. One pacer at a time per runner and no muling is allowed. Pacers can use the aid stations at no cost and there is no registration fee to pace a runner.

Cancelation and Refunds

There are no deferrals and no refunds. Your entry fee will be considered a charitable donation and used for nature education and trail improvements. Thank you for your support.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the race, but if you are unable to join us, please cancel using RunSignUp or contact the race directors via email so that we can give someone from the waitlist the opportunity to run. Thank you!

About the Refuge

Centuries ago, these lands were hunted and fished by Nipmuc Tribes. Later, they were farmed by colonists, intersected by a railroad, and used for military training. You will run past military bunkers that were in use when the area was known as the Sudbury Training Annex, which was part of Fort Devens. The US Army transferred the land to the US Fish and Wildlife Service in 2000, establishing the Refuge.

Since then, the Refuge has become home to freshwater wetlands, oak and pine forest, and shrubland that support many types of wildlife, including wading birds, songbirds, raptors, beaver, bobcat, white-tailed deer, and various reptiles and amphibians.

Proceeds from this race will help fund improvements to three refuge sites in MA and a volunteer coordinator who will assist visitors to the refuge with nature education and programming.

Post-Race Festivities

Details to come.

Presented by the Highland City Striders

We are runners in Hudson, Marlborough, and surrounding communities. Founded in 2002, our members meet several times weekly to run various distances for fun and to keep in shape! We run, recover, have fun, and laugh together. The Highland City Striders is a non-profit 501(C)3. All race profits will go to local charities.

We are also working closely with Friends of Woodlands and Waters, a non-profit working in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support our refuges. Check out their site to learn more and get involved!