Old Goat Track Club XC Classic

A 5K race/walk in Shrewsbury to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community, hosted by the First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services (SYFS). Proceeds from the Shrewsbury Pride 5K will be shared by SYFS, to facilitate programs to directly support LGBTQ+ youth and families, and First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, to support ongoing programs of outreach to the local and wider community.

T-shirts guaranteed for first 400 runners or by registering by May 24th. Limited quantities may be available on the day of the race.

Race Map is here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6436120093/

Day-of Registration is $35.00, payable by cash or credit card.

Race Timing will be provided by Presidential Timing of Hanover, MA.

SAVE THE DATE!

The 25th Annual Worcester Firefighters’ 6k is set for Sunday, June 7th, 2026.

After the Worcester Cold Storage Fire on Dec 3, 1999, this road race was created as a living memorial to those men known as the “Worcester Six” – Paul Brotherton, Jerry Lucey, Tim Jackson, Tom Spencer, Jay Lyons and Joe McGuirk.

Sadly, the Worcester Fire Department has had three other members die in the Line of Duty since 1999. Jon Davies in 2011, Chris Roy in 2018 and Jason Menard in 2019. This race continues on to remember their memories and dedication to the City of Worcester.

The Worcester Firefighter’s 6k Road Race is more than just a road race – it’s a block party atmosphere with a BBQ inside Institute Park. Prior to the 6k and 3K walk, there is a Kids 1k for children under the age of 12. The Worcester Firefighters’ 6k is a family friendly event to kick off the summer season.

Please join us on June 7th, 2026 for another great run!

RACE INFORMATION

Date: Sunday, June 7th, 2026

Start Times: 11am Kids 1K Fun Run // 11:30 6K Run/Walk + 3K Walk

Start Location: Institute Park, Salisbury St, Worcester, MA

All participants in the 6K and 3K Walk will be chip-timed.

ONLINE ENTRY FEES

Online registration will close at 7pm on Saturday, June 6th, 2026.

6K Run/Walk

$33 to 3/31/2026

$35 4/1/2026 to 4/30/2026

$37 5/1/2026 to 6/6/2026

$40 Walk Up Registration Race Weekend

3K Walk

$30 to 3/31/2026

$32 4/1/2026 to 4/30/2026

$34 5/1/2026 to 6/6/2026

$35 Walk Up Registration Weekend

Kids 1K – $15

No refunds. No pets. If you are running or walking with a stroller, we ask that you start in the back for safety purposes.

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 Tarentino Strong 5K Run/Walk is proud to invite you to join us in commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Fallen Hero Ronald Tarentino, Jr., on June 14, 2026.The road race was established after Officer Tarentino was killed in the line of duty on May 22, 2016, as a way for our greater community to honor him, his dedication to serving others and to celebrate the relationships he made with many throughout Massachusetts. It is also an opportunity to honor all men and women who have served or continue to serve our great country. It is our hope that this event will continue to bond our community ties by gathering and having fun together for a great cause.

This year’s Tarentino Strong 5K Run/Walk will be held at the Auburn Elks Lodge located at 754 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA. This exciting morning will feature an age 8 and under Kids Fun Run, raffles, DJ, chip timing, live results, and free finish line photos.

Check back to this page for future updates.

Race Registration

5K Run/Walk (10:00 AM Start)

February 8th - February 16th $25.00

February 17th - March 31st $30.00

April 1st– June 13th (7:00 PM) $ 35.00

Race Day, June 14th $ 40.00

Please note, all entry fees are non-refundable

Kids Fun Run: age 8 and under (9:15 AM) $15.00

Race Day, June 14th $20.00

All kids registering for the Fun Run will receive a Tarentino Strong logo water bottle, CUSTOM DESIGNED TARENTINO STRONG KIDS FUN RUN T-shirt and a goodie bag filled with special treats and treasures along with a race medal!

BIB AND SHIRT PICKUP

SNEAKERAMA and TARENTINO STRONG will team up for an early bib pick up event at the popular THURSDAY NIGHT FUN RUN! Join us on THURSDAY, JUNE 11th from 4:30-7:00 PM at SNEAKERAMA, 12 Lake Ave, Worcester. Pick up your bib and shirt, register for the TARENTINO STRONG 5K, and join other fun runners as they make their way along the very popular Lake Ave course. We will be raffling off a free race entry and maybe even a very limited edition, custom water bottle!

EARLY BIB AND SHIRT PICKUP will also be held on Friday, June 12th from 4:30pm-7:30pm at the AUBURN ELKS.

RACE DAY

**Same day registration will be held at the ELKS Club in Auburn from 8:00 AM until 9:30 AM. This is also where you will pick up your bib number and t-shirt the morning of the event if you cannot join us for early bib pick-up. Please arrive early in order to provide enough time to get ready before the race starts!

Custom race shirts will be available to the first 1000 registrants. ** Sizes on first come, first serve basis. **

Personalized bibs are guaranteed to all 5K participants registering on or before May 1st.

Race Course

The start of the race will take place in the Auburn Elks parking lot. Runners and walkers will head left out of the Elks lot onto Route 12. From there, participants will turn left onto Warren Ave then onto Bryn Mawr. Runners and walkers will turn around just past Leicester St. then head back to Bryn Mawr, Warren Ave, right onto Route 12, back into the Auburn Elks parking lot for a total of 3.1 miles.

Due to the high volume of runners and walkers, dogs will not be allowed to walk/run on the race route (special service animals are allowed). Strollers are permitted with the walkers.

Parking

Parking is available at the Elks and additional lots nearby.

Uniform Challenge Division

Open to law enforcement officers, firefighters, and military. Participants will run or walk in full duty uniform for the 5K event.

Running in Uniform for Law Enforcement Officers

-Uniform, Ballistic Vest, and Gun Belt

Running in Uniform for Firefighters

-Turnouts, Belt, Helmet

Running in Uniform for Military

-Uniform top on bottom along with hat

Wheelchair Division

The division is open to athletes that are competing either using a wheelchair independently or with a pusher. Awards will be presented to the top finisher.

Team Division

This award will be presented to the entity that has the most individuals registered under that Team Name.

Awards

*Awards will be presented to the top male and female Uniform Challenge first place winners.

*Awards will also be presented to the top overall male and female finishers.

*Age group awards will be presented to the top finishers in both male and female age groups: 9-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.

The TVFR Woodland Trail Series will be in its 28th year. The event takes place at West Hill Dam in Uxbridge MA in the early evenings on the last Thursday of June, July and August.

This is a trail race on well-marked courses through single/double track trails and gravel roads. Each race will offer a different course to experience all West Hill has to offer.

The Trail Series is designed for runners. If you plan to walk any part of the course, we ask that you notify us and plan on starting earlier than the posted start times. This is to help keep our volunteers from being out on the course for longer than required.

Run all 3 races and be eligible for the overall male and female championship.

There will be no Day-Of Registration. Each race will be limited to 125 runners. Parking is limited, please arrive early to get to the designated parking area. The gate access to the start area will close approximately at 5:30. Limited parking is available at the Dam entrance but it's a 3/4 mile warmup run to the start line.

For safety and insurance reasons we can not allow dogs to participate in the race. Also, note that the course is not stroller friendly.