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Date:
Sat, May 09, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Location:
30 Providence Road
Grafton, Massachusetts
01519
United States
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Join us for our 35th Annual Grafton Gazebo 5K Road Race! This event is RAIN OR SHINE!

Saturday, May 9th, 2026

$35 per participant prior to 4/1 | $45 from 4/2-5/2 | $55 from 5/3-5/10

REGISTRATION FEE IS NONREFUNDABLE AND NONTRANSFERABLE, EXCEPT FOR A DOCUMENTED MEDICAL ILLNESS PREVENTING PARTICIPATION

The Grafton Gazebo Road Race presented by Homefield Credit Union, Connections PT and Unibank returns for its 35th year on May 9. Sign up by April 1 to be guaranteed an event t-shirt and for the early bird discount. Awards for the top 3 in 10 age groups! Sponsored by Smith Solutions, Gaudette Insurance, Jackie Crawford-Ross, Realtor, and supported by O'Malley Chiropractic.

RACE LOGISTICS

  • Please park at the High School (24 Providence Road, Grafton, MA). The Municipal Center Parking Lot will be closed as the race ends there.

  • Day of Registration will be open, depending on any additional open spots. More updates to come.

  • The start of the 5K race will be in front of Grafton TV, and the end of the race is in the parking lot of the municipal center.

  • Due to the size of the event, we unfortunately cannot accommodate walkers/ strollers in the race.

  • Check our Facebook page for any more up to date info about the event!

  • Bib Pick Up

  • Wednesday 5/6- 10am-3pm (2nd Floor Municipal Center in the Recreation Office)

  • Thursday 5/7- 10am-3pm (2nd Floor Municipal Center in the Recreation Office)

  • Friday 5/8- 9am-12:30pm(2nd Floor Municipal Center in the Recreation Office)

  • Friday 5/8- 2:30-6:30pm (Grafton TV 26 Providence Road, Grafton)

  • Saturday, 5/9- 8:45am-9:45am (Grafton TV 26 Providence Road, Grafton)

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