5 running, walking, and cycling events in Andover, Massachusetts
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Sun, Apr 12, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Join us as we walk in person and virtually for SarahStrong to celebrate the birthday of an amazing friend, niece, sister, and daughter.
Sign up to complete this 5K walk in-person or virtually anytime over the weekend of April 11th-12th. In-person walkers are encouraged to follow the route passed the Duval's from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m on Sunday, April 12th.
We will be giving away T-shirts and selling sweatpants and sweatshirts on race day! Stop by the Duval's house to pick one up!
Tag us @_sarahstrong in your instagram pictures or add them to the Sarah Strong facebook group!
All proceeds go to the Sarah Duval Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Donations can able be made directly through venmo @sarahduvalmemorialfund
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Sun, May 03, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
The friends and family of Colleen Ritzer created this 5K Walk/Run to celebrate Colleen’s life and her commitment to helping and inspiring others. Through the Step Up for Colleen Walk/Run, organizers and participants celebrate Colleen and the values by which she lived. The net proceeds benefit the Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Fund, Inc. which benefits charitable activities honoring Colleen’s legacy including the Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Scholarship. The Scholarship was established by Colleen’s family to benefit graduating high school seniors, who are Andover and Danvers residents, who demonstrate a passion for teaching, academic excellence and love of family and who will pursue a degree in education.
Learn more about Colleen, this event and the Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Scholarship.
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Sun, Aug 23, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
Join us on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23 for a fun-filled weekend of bike riding and comradery to support our veterans.
Hosted by Run for the Troops and Soto Cycles, Andover, MA.
Start and finish at Pomps Pond Rec Park, 147 Abbot St., Andover, MA.
This year, there are two options for you to choose from:
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Come on Saturday and participate in a short bike ride, then join us for a swim and activities in the afternoon. Camp out in your tent (no RV's) at the Rec Park recreation area and participate in one of the three rides on Sunday morning. Registration is $75 (plus Race Roster fees) and includes lunch, dinner and activities on Saturday, as well as pre-ride breakfast and post-ride lunch on Sunday.
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Alternatively, you can join us for the Sunday ride only. Registration is $50 (plus Race Roster fees). Check-in begins at 6:30AM; Opening Ceremony at 7:00AM; ride begins at 7:30AM.
Please note: ALL PARTICIPANTS are expected to fundraise. Riders and others can make a tax deductible donation to Run for the Troops to support our veterans programs. Suggested donation $125.
The ride takes place on the streets of Essex County MA. There are three courses to best match your interest and capabilities. Each course will be marked by signs.
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12 miles - recreational riders. You want to participate but don't want to go all out. This is for you. Ride to Dale Street Soccer Field in North Andover and back to Rec Park.
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36 miles - This ride is to the American Legion Park in Georgetown and back.
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65 miles - This ride is to the Lazy J Ranch in Salisbury and back. You should be an experienced rider for this route.
Oak & Iron will be on hand for post-ride refreshments!
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Sun, Nov 08, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Run for the Troops 5K
(Central Park, 36 Bartlet Street, Andover MA)
An event to honor our military and support veterans' programs through our 2026 beneficiaries: Ironstone Farm, The Homeland Heroes Foundation, It Takes A Herd Foundation, Strongwater Farm and Veterans Adaptive Sports & Training.
Your participation and donations help make this support possible, and we thank you!
Since its inception, Run for the Troops has raised more than $500,000 to support veterans programs. Our goal for 2026 is $50,000.
Please note: We communicate via email thru RaceRoster and/or Constant Contact. If you opt out of emails you will miss important event information