Woodstock Memorial Day 5K & 10K

Heart of Eastford's 5K returns 2026!! We are so excited to see everyone race day! Last year we set a new record, and we look forward to smashing the record this year. All proceeds go to a/or individual/individuals in need and the other portion goes to help Eastford Food Pantry. Every year these funds help over 20 families in need. Our Recreation Committee is ready to host 2026's race on June 6th. Registration will open soon and feel free to email with any questions. We Look Foward to Seeing Everyone Race Day!!

About This Event

Come run our annual 5k to raise money to help prevent suicide in our community! Race starts at 9am at the Oxford Community Center!

We are excited to offer t-shirts with your registration for the first 150 people that signup! There will be medals for the first 150 people across the finish line!

Prizes for top 3 finishers!

Same day bib pickup only! Check in starts at 8am!

Same day race registration will be available for $40

Parking

There is limited parking onsite, it is recommended that you carpool and get there early for parking. More street parking is available nearby.

Course

We are super excited about our mostly flat and fast course! Elevation gain of 108 feet.

There will be a water station at the halfway mark to ensure you stay hydrated! Can't wait to see you out there!!

The Leonide J. Lemire 4th of July Road Race in Southbridge is one of the longest running road races in the country! The route takes a scenic course through Southbridge passing all monuments and memorials honoring our local veterans. This race is the perfect way to start off your Independence Day.

The Local VFW Post 6055 created the 4.9 mile road race to honor Leonard J. Lemire, a Southbridge native who was killed at Pearl Harbor while serving on the battleship USS West Virginia. He was the first Southbridge resident casualty of WWII. The length of the race is now a 5-miler.

This year there, 2026, is a New Start and Finish location

The race has come home to the Veteran Council Office

MISSION OF THE VETERANS COUNCIL OF SOUTHBRIDGE: Promotes the welfare and provide support to all Veterans of the Town of Southbridge who served in the United States Armed Forces Honorably.

NEW Location:

The Community Center in Southbridge

153 Chestnut Street, Southbridge, MA 01550

https://www.facebook.com/southbridgeveteranscouncil/

Cost, cut off dates, and what it includes:

$25.00 Registration to open February 15th

Includes: A race t-shirt with new logo, early number pick up

$30.00 June 20th- July 1st no race t-shirt option, early number pick up

$35.00 July 2nd- Race day sign up- no race t-shirt option

Add Ons-Pasta dinner ticket for registered runner $5.00 for guest $10.00

NEW This year’s race will include a pasta dinner on July 3rd, hosted by the Veterans Council of Southbridge, Veterans Council of Southbridge Auxiliary, and Race Committee Members at the Community Center, 153 Chestnut Street. The evening will be a time to remember, celebrate, and honor our Veterans—while also enjoying a chance to carb-load before race day.

Number pick up will be on July 3rd prior to the pasta dinner. All runners are invited to attend but must purchase a ticket when registering for the race.

All proceeds after race expenses are met, benefit the Veterans Council of Southbridge. https://www.facebook.com/southbridgeveteranscouncil/

RACE RESULTS FOUND ON: empiretiming.com

Gun start is 8am. Finisher prizes for age groups along with random prize drawings and refreshments will be provided.

Race Day Schedule

Pre-race opens at 7am

Start-line line up 7:50am

Race start 8am for chairs 8:03am for runners

Awards to start at 9:15am

Awards will be for in person only:

1st overall Male/Female

Southbridge Resident 1st Male/Female

Military 1st Male/Female

Duo chair team 1st

Solo chair 1st Male/Female

1st Male/Female in the following Age Groups:

10-19

20-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70+

Additional Race Instructions:

Amenities at Community Center: Restrooms and Parking

The Course and Finish areas:

Police and Race Marshals will be leading, tailing, and marking the route at all turns.

The course passes all military monuments and will pass over a bridge honoring the towns veterans.

The course will have two water stations.

The first water station is on Hamilton Street near Morrill's Funeral Home.

The second water station is found at the top of West Street.

Water hoses cooling runners are set up in front of the fire station on Elm Street.

Water, finger sandwiches, and fruit will be provided at the finish line.

Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places in age groups as well as military, solo and duo chair, overall, and town of Southbridge categories.

A random draw prize table for all entered runners and volunteers.

Results will be available online on The EMPIRE Timing Co. website.

Race support:

Volunteers from a local running group clear the course pre-race and support runners along the course.

Police support the race at the start, at all major intersections, and tail the runners so all come in safely.

Road Marshalls are situated along the route for road safety.

Local scouts hold and honor our flag at the start of the race as well as help at the water station and prize tables.

Race Crew and Veterans give their time and expertise on race day and all year long to make this long running event memorable and special.

Veterans Council-Veterans Race Marshall supports all aspects of the race.

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/southbridgeveteranscouncil/

Donations: https://app.seemylegacy.com/communityfullview/recCUmNBjtMAKbEKl

1-405-249-6724

This is a family friendly 5K Run/Walk event in honor of Ryan French. Ryan was a resident of Thompson and a student in the Ag-Ed Program at Killingly High School. Ryan was also an avid runner on the KHS Cross Country and Track Teams. The proceeds from this race will be going into the Ryan French Memorial Scholarship Fund which provides Scholarships to well deserving Killingly Ag-Ed Seniors going onto higher education.

The race course uses off-road paths that may have exposed rocks and roots which could be a trip hazard to participants. As part of the registration process each entrant is required to sign a liability waiver accepting the risk of possible injury while participating in the event.

PLEASE NOTE: ENTRY IS VIA ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY. Registration shall remain open until 9:15 AM on race day.

Entry Fees:

• Run or Walk

• Over 18 yrs - $30 before July 13, 2026; thereafter, $35

• 18 yrs and under - $25 before July 13, 2026; thereafter, $30 (Note: this age based price will be shown at checkout)

• Kids Fun Run - FREE

Race Shirt:

• A race shirt will be provided to run / walk entrants, subject to availability at the time of registration.

Event Schedule

• Race day check in opens

• Walk participants from 07:15 AM

• 5K participants from 07:45 AM

• Walk start - 8:00 AM

• Kids Fun Run - 9:00 AM

• 5K start - 9:30 AM

Awards:

• Top male, female, and non-binary overall

• Top three male and female age group winners:

• 11 yrs and under

• 12-15 yrs

• 16-19 yrs

• 20-29 yrs

• 30-39 yrs

• 40-49 yrs

• 50-59 yrs

• 60-69 yrs

• 70+ yrs

Notes:

• $50 cash awards shall be given to any male or female who establishes a new course record.

• The current records are: Male - 16:23 (Alex Norstrom, 2022) Female - 18:37 (Angelia Rafter, 2022)

USATF New England XC Grand Prix Race #1 and USATF New England All Terrain Series - XC Race

Come one, come all for the fourth running of the Old Goat Track Club XC Classic (OGTC XC Classic) 5k XC race around fields at Waters Farm in Sutton, MA.

Pre registration is $35 plus small transaction fee, Race day will be by paper application only on site and is $40.

The Old Goat 5K XC Classic is the XC race component of the 2025 USATF New England All Terrain Runner Series. More info: https://newengland.usatf.org/events/2025/2025-usatf-ne-all-terrain-runner-series

The race is also the first stop on the USATF NE XC Grand Prix series. The 5-race series has commemorative awards for participants of at least 4 races, and prize money for top individuals in open, and different masters divisions, for both men and women. More info: https://newengland.usatf.org/events/2025/2025-usatf-ne-cross-country-grand-prix

REGISTRATION

If you are pre-registered, please see if you have the correct team affiliation. Picking a team is required, but if you are not racing with a team choose "Unattached " during registration. If you need to change, please do so yourself prior to race day following the steps here: Join an Existing Group - RunSignup

Day of registration is available and will begin at 9:00 AM in the Darling Barn. Cash or venmo will be accepted so please plan accordingly. Day of registration is $40 per runner.

RACE SCHEDULE

There will be (2) races at the following times:

10:00 AM: Womens Open 5k

11:00 AM: Mens Open 5k

COURSE

The course follows the same path as last year. Although the course does briefly cross over pavement the course is a spike friendly course.

PARKING

Parking will be available at the event for free. When you enter Waters road please note this road is the only entry and exit point from the farm so please drive cautiously and be on the lookout for exiting traffic. When you approach the farm there will be two lot options that will be designated with signage. Please take note that one lot will have restricted entry/exit during race times in order to prioritize runner safety. Please ensure you park in the lot with unrestricted access if you foresee the need to leave during the event. Volunteers will be present at the exits to guide traffic and assist in the unlikely event there is an emergency and you need to leave.

WATER

There is no water fountain available at the meet site so please pack accordingly. There will be water and bananas available for runners at the finish.

BATHROOMS

There will be 5 portable bathrooms available for use and one handicapped accessible portable bathroom located at the Darling Barn.

TENTS

There will be a designated team tent area by the starting line. Please feel free to bring/set up tents for your team.

AWARDS

There will be a short awards ceremony after the completion of the Male race ~15 minutes after the final finisher crosses. There will be awards for Top three Individual Males, Top three Individual Females, Top Male Open Team, Top Female Open Team, Top masters male and female, and top masters teams(male and female).

AFTER PARTY

There will be a certified Old Goat After Party at the Millbury Old Time Inn located ~12 mins away from the course. Please come join us and celebrate the first meet of the USATF Club Cross Country Series. We will be providing some pizza while supplies last. The Old Time Inn does not serve food but allows food to be brought in/delivered by other businesses in the area. There are drinks available for purchase and beach volleyball. Please note the facility is cash only but ATMs are available onsite.