16th Larry Olsen 5K Classic

The Watermelon Wobbler is a fun 5k trail run/walk/hike through scenic Wrentham conservation land and White Barn Farm property and is the second race in the Farm to Trail 5K Series! It is open to all ages and skill levels. The Watermelon Wobbler comes around in the thick of summer, when the days are long and the fun never ends! Our Peak Summer event celebrates just that - summa-summa-summa-time! The course is thick and green and maybe a little dusty! This event celebrates and supports the sustainability of local agriculture and land management by funding our mission to preserve open land and food security for our communities.

COURSE TERRAIN

This is an off-road trail race. Course terrain includes dirt and/or gravel paths, rocks, roots, and inclines and declines in elevation. It's a fun course that we think you will really enjoy! The course will be clearly marked and course marshals will be stationed along the race. A water station will be located at about the halfway point. This is a cup-less race, please bring your own water carriers.

BIB PICK-UP

Registered participants are encouraged to pick up their bib at the farm in advance.

Friday, August 14

2pm - Close

White Barn Farm - 431 South Street, Wrentham, MA

CHECK-IN / DAY-OF REGISTRATION

Check in will open at 8:00 AM on the day of the race. Same day registrations will be accepted up until 8:40 AM, prices will rise to $50 per racer day of.

BaseCamp FitCo will be leading runners in an organized preface stretch!

PARKING

Due to the incredible popularity of this race, we have secured additional satellite parking within a 3 minute walk (0.2 miles) of the farm. We ask those racers who arrive early to park at our satellite location at 513 South Street (Bay State Physical Therapy). Those parking at the satellite lot are welcome to drop off any belongings and passengers at the farm before parking. Thank you!

ABOUT WHITE BARN FARM!

White Barn Farm is a small vegetable farm and farm stand located in Wrentham, Massachusetts. We endeavor to provide and preserve open land and food security for our community. We strive to accomplish this mission in many ways including cultivating and selling high quality, diversified, organically grown produce, maintaining and offering our open spaces to our community, providing education on the importance of local agriculture and accessible green spaces, and nurturing our staff to grow as employees and individuals. Our goal is to grow White Barn Farm as an environmentally, economically, and socially responsible business for future generations to enjoy.

Proceeds from this and every event we host support these efforts. We couldn't be here without you!

Learn more about us! www.whitebarnfarm.org

A very special thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!

Basecamp FitCo

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.

Run Half Marathon

Nap Briye is organizing the Fifth "Barefoot Half Marathon" on the Sunday before Labor Day. Runners have the option to wear shoes or run barefoot from the Sterling Town Hall to the Shrewsbury High School track field on September 6th, 2026 at 7:00 AM EST.

Transportation will be available for those who will park at the finish line. The bus will leave Shrewsbury High School at 6:15 am to go to Sterling.

Pick up Bib on Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Shrewsbury High School Track Field or on Sunday morning before the race.