16th Annual Hopedale Blue Raider 5K Run

Go to https://fundraise.specialolympicsma.org/pages/1246 for race details

Join runners throughout the state and Milford community for a 5k (3.1 miles) walk/ run where all funds benefit Milford athletes of Special Olympics Massachusetts. The funds raised from this event help build champions on and off the playing field and through the power of sport, individuals with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths, abilities, skills, and success. YOU are a part of our mission by helping to transform not only the athlete's lives but yours too.

Refreshments,T- Shirts, Awards presented to top Male and Female finishers in 7 divisions: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

1/4 mile Kids fun run for 10 yrs & under. Awards for all kids!!!!

Event details and schedule

Location: Milford High School at 31 Fountain St. Race will start at end at the entrance to the gymnasium (located at the back of the school)

• Registration - 8:00am (Registration fee day of is $25)

• Fun Run - 8:30am

• Race - 9:00am

• Awards - 10:10am

PLEASE GO TO RACE WEBSITE FOR LATEST REGISTRATION INFO:

THIS RACE IS NAMED IN HONOR OF LARRY 'LEGEND' OLSEN. LARRY WAS AN OUTSTANDING RUNNER, COACH & FRIEND. HE WON USA TRACK AND FIELD MASTERS NATIONAL RUNNER OF THE YEAR FIVE TIMES, SET SEVERAL US NATIONAL MASTERS RECORDS, WAS AN 8-TIME USATF-NE ROAD GRAND PRIX SERIES MASTER'S CHAMPION, AND HAD THE DISTINCTION OF BEING THE OUTRIGHT WINNER OF RACES IN EACH DECADE OF HIS LIFE FROM HIS TEENS TO AGE 60+. HE WAS A FOUNDER OF THE TRI-VALLEY FRONTRUNNERS RUNNING CLUB & DEDICATED COACH FOR THE HOPEDALE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM. LARRY OLSEN WAS INDUCTED INTO THE MASTERS USATF HALL OF FAME IN 2014.

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Date/Time: Saturday August 15, 2026, 10:00am Start

Kids Dash prior to the Awards at ~10:40am

Awards - No Duplicates

• Top Male & Female overall will be awarded trophies

• Top 3 medals awarded to Male and Female categories:

14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+

• Parking: Ample street parking surrounding start and finish areas.

• Refreshments & Snacks:

• Results to be posted at https://resultscui.active.com/ following the race,

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Event details and schedule

Cost:

• $30 for 5K Pre-Registration ages 19 to 69ys old. ($40 for Post Registration)

• $25 for 5K Pre-Registration 18yrs old & under. (also $30 for Post Registration)

• $25 for 5K Pre-Registration 70yrs old & above. (also $30 for Post Registration)

Kids Dash $5.00 - Kids will receive a race bib and medal!

Starting Times:

• Registration Opens at 9:00am (located at the Hopedale Parklands, 4 Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA)

• 5K Race Starts at 10:00am

• Awards at 11:00 am

• Registration includes a beer for registered 21+ yrs old. Rushford & Sons Brewery will be on-site.

• 5K Course map link below - consists of road and trail - "Larry's typically training route."

• Sorry - No Refunds

RUN TO REMEMBER A VETERAN!!! Our race honors all Active, Reserve, and Guard members and veterans who served our country in the past. Each participant is encouraged to wear the name of a veteran they wish to honor. If you don’t have your “own” veteran, we’ll provide you with a veteran’s name. A great way to show support!

NOTE: We encourage everyone to register before Saturday September 20th to guarantee availability of size.

Run to Remember 5K on Saturday, October 3rd at 9:00am at Upton’s VFW Post.

Early registration is $30. Don’t wait to sign up!

5K RUN TO REMEMBER

• Course:

• 5K run is a fast start, mostly flat course, 100% roads. Walkers and joggers with strollers welcome - must start behind runners. No pets please. Course Map Link

• This is a USA Track & Field certified 5k course (ID# MA18301JK).

• Awards

• Top three men and women overall. Male and female age division awards for age brackets: 12 and under; 13-15;16-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79, 80+

• Awards to 1,2,3rd place M/F Veteran and 1st Teacher, Firefighter & Police Officer

Amenities

• T-shirts available for purchase.

• Water and toilets at check-in.

• Water at half-way point of race.

• Refreshments at finish.

Times:

• 5K Race day registration from 7:45am to 8:30am at VFW.

• Race Starts at 9am Sharp!

• 5K Bibs & Shirts can also be picked up on Friday 10/2 from 4-7pm

• 5K Day of race registration price is $35.

• 5K Race start time: 9am (Rain or Shine)

Kid's Fun Run

• For children 10 and under, there will be a Kids Fun Run held on the baseball field behind the VFW after the official 5K race. Distance varies according to age.

• Children's Run Location: Baseball field behind VFW.

• Children's Run starts at 9:45am. Registration on-site from 8am until 9:30am.

• Children's Run Cost is $7.00 and every kid gets a medal!

Early registration is $30. Don’t wait to sign up!

Event details and schedule

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Upton VFW Race Team