https://highlandcitystriders.org/wolves-5k10k/
Race Details
Both races start and end at Kelleher Field.
USATF Certified out & back course for both races on the car-free Assabet River Rail Trail.
10K Race: Runners Only.
5K Race: Walkers and runners are Welcome!
Awards: Top overall male and female finishers, per race, per age group!
Team/Corporate Challenge: Awards to the company or team with the most runners participating in the races.
A 90-minute time limit will apply to the 10K Race. Runners who have not reached the turnaround point after 45 minutes will be turned around on the course by volunteers.
One free beer for all registered runners over the age of 21.
Free smoothies, freshly grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, and more post-run snacks!
Entry fee for both races is $40. Race day signup available for $45.
All participants who register before 6/21/2026 will receive a technical shirt in their chosen size. (After that, sizes and availability will be limited).
COURSE MAPS
https://www.strava.com/routes/3375640030636397238
RACE DAY PARKING
This is a family friendly 5K Run/Walk event in honor of Ryan French. Ryan was a resident of Thompson and a student in the Ag-Ed Program at Killingly High School. Ryan was also an avid runner on the KHS Cross Country and Track Teams. The proceeds from this race will be going into the Ryan French Memorial Scholarship Fund which provides Scholarships to well deserving Killingly Ag-Ed Seniors going onto higher education.
The race course uses off-road paths that may have exposed rocks and roots which could be a trip hazard to participants. As part of the registration process each entrant is required to sign a liability waiver accepting the risk of possible injury while participating in the event.
PLEASE NOTE: ENTRY IS VIA ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY. Registration shall remain open until 9:15 AM on race day.
Entry Fees:
Over 18 yrs - $30 before July 13, 2026; thereafter, $35
18 yrs and under - $25 before July 13, 2026; thereafter, $30 (Note: this age based price will be shown at checkout)
Race Shirt:
Event Schedule
Walk participants from 07:15 AM
5K participants from 07:45 AM
Walk start - 8:00 AM
Kids Fun Run - 9:00 AM
5K start - 9:30 AM
Awards:
Top male, female, and non-binary overall
Top three male and female age group winners:
11 yrs and under
12-15 yrs
16-19 yrs
20-29 yrs
30-39 yrs
40-49 yrs
50-59 yrs
60-69 yrs
70+ yrs
Notes:
The Knights of Columbus Council 10195 of Wilbraham is holding its 9th Annual Knights of Columbus 5K Scholarship Race. Perfect for getting the whole family out!
This community-based event began in 2005 as the Peach Festival Road Race and provides the sole funding for our Knights of Columbus College Scholarship program. To date, we have awarded approximately $65,500 in scholarships to local high school students planning to attend college through race participation and the generous donations of our sponsors.
When: Sunday July 20th, 2025
9AM race time. Arrive earlier for registration.
Where: Soule Road School
Race Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2853601678467827486
Registration:
Before July 17th: <20yr $15, 20+yrs $20
July 17th and after: <20yr $20, 20+yrs $25
Race T-shirt for participants while supplies last
Prizes for best time in age/gender categories!
See website
Online Registration closes at 8pm Friday, July 25th. Yes! You can still participate, day of race registration opens at 7 am.
Check the weather for Upton here
Join us for the Annual Hot to Trot 5k on Saturday, July 26, 2025. This race grows bigger each year, so don’t miss out on all the fun. It’s a mostly flat family-friendly course, a perfect route for seasoned runners looking to PR, for the casual runner that’s in no rush, and for the entire family to take a walk before the day gets too hot! Every registrant will receive a cool performance-wicking t-shirt, breakfast, and maybe even a medal? Awards are given out to top runners, but the biggest hit of the day is our awesome t-shirts! In order to be guaranteed a t-shirt register by Thursday, July 10th.
Water stop at halfway mark!
Miles markers at 1 & 2
PR on our fast course!
music, breakfast & awards following the race.
Awards for:
1st, 2nd, 3rd for Overall Male and Female
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Winners for Male and Female Age Groups
14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
The race starts promptly at 8:00 AM, with registration beginning at 7:00 AM. Rain or shine!
Online Registration closes at 8:00 PM on 7/25/2025. We would still love to have you run! Day-of registration opens at the Upton VFW at 7 AM on 7/26/2025.
Parking:
The VFW: 15 Milford St. Upton, MA
The Rose Garden: 16 Milford St. Upton, MA
The Blackstone Celebrates America 5K is a first year event that is part of the Town of Blackstone's 250th Anniversary celebration. Join us on Saturday, July 26th at 9:00am to be part of the celebration.
REGISTRATION FEES
Adult - $30.00 thru 7/25
$35.00 race day
Student (age 11-18) - $20.00 thru 7/25
$25.00 race day
Child (age 10 and under) - $15.00 thru 7/25
$20.00 race day
It’s one rider at a time against the clock in this steep hill climb in downtown Worcester.
The distance is 500 feet, and the average grade is 18 percent.
The climb is open to riders age 12 and up. Helmets are required.
Seven Hills Wheelmen Members register for free! Join for $25.
GEORGE STREET 2026 FUNDRAISER
Help us out at the level of Pacesetter (1), Whirlwind (3), or Scorcher (6) and you could end up with a $500, $300, or $200 gift card to Landry's Bicycles or other cool stuff. You need not do the hill climb, and you need not be present at the George Street Bike Challenge on July 26, 2026.
2026 QUIET CORNER BIKE TOUR
PRESENTED BY THE THREAD CITY CYCLERS
All routes will be similar to last year with any updates posted as available. Choose your own adventure while cycling Eastern Connecticut's country roads on a fully supported ride. Our century route will still take you through the scenic turns at Devil's Hopyard State Park, and then turn north to explore more of the Quiet Corner with an opportunity for ice cream at Wi-Li-Kit at the last rest stop. You may also choose from routes of 64, 40, 20 miles, or an 18 or 34 mile gravel loop. There will be portable chemical toilets at every rest stop. Enjoy stunning roads, friendly faces, and more-than-enough great food along the way. Half of the proceeds will go for cycling advocacy to support and improve our local trails and youth cycling.
100 Mile Century
No current plans to change this years century route that will still take you through the scenic turns at Devil's Hopyard State Park, and then turn north to explore more of the Quiet Corner with an opportunity for ice cream at Wi-Li-Kit at the last rest stop. You will also have the option to stop at three other rest stops to fill your water bottle, have some packaged sweet or salty snacks, home baked treats, fruit, and a few other things for cyclists.
64 Mile
The 64 mile ride heads out the same way as the longer routes, taking a turn in Colchester to link up again with the return to Chaplin. You will visit three of the rest stops used on the longer routes.
40 Mile
The 40 mile ride will head out to the rest stop in Baltic where it joins the other routes on the return to the park. Two rest stops on this route to make sure you have enough fuel to get you to the finish.
20 Mile
The 20 mile route will have one rest stop that is shared with the other routes. The 20 mile ride will be the shortest route heading out and returning on the same roads as our longer rides
18 Mile Gravel Loop
The 18 mile gravel loop will be using about 8 miles of the Air Line Trail with one rest stop.
34 Mile Gravel Loop
The 34 mile gravel loop with two rest stops was added last year and one of the most popular rides.
Route Information - Routes for 2026
Here are links to the 2025 routes. Any changes for 2026 will be posted as available.
https://ridewithgps.com/events/389473-2025-quiet-corner-bike-tour-presented-by
FOOD, REST STOPS, & ROUTE SUPPORT
We have overstocked rest stops and abundant food after the ride. All ride lengths will have stops stocked with plenty of packaged sweet and salty choices, home baked goodies, fruit, water, and sports drink. When you return to the park we will have a variety of offerings to make a fresh sandwich with some salads, chips, and fruits before you head home. All included with the price of the ride. You won’t go hungry! On call support will be provided for anyone needing transport back to the start / finish at the park. Half of the proceeds will go for trail advocacy to support and improve our local trails and youth cycling education.
The towns have asked us to not paint route markings on the road so we will not be marking the roads this year. You will be able to download Ride with GPS routes and cue sheets for all rides will be available at morning check in. We will have one or two ride guides for all rides for those interested in riding with a group. The 100 mile guided ride will start at 8:00, the 34 mile gravel at 8:30, the 64 mile at 8:45, the 40 and 20 mile at 9:00.
New Member Offer
Registered riders can become Thread City Cyclers members for half price. That is $15 off the annual membership price of $30. Offer good for new members only.
LOCATION & DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Ride begins and ends at the Edward Garrison Park located at 495 Phoenixville Road (Route 198), Chaplin CT.
ONLINE REGISTRATION: https://www.bikereg.com/thread-city-century
Online registration will be limited to 200 to assure we have adequate parking space.
The day of the event registration and check-in open at 7:00 AM. Century riders can start between 7:30 and 8:00 AM. We will also be using ride guides if you would like to join and ride along with them. The 100 mile guided ride will start at 8:00, the 18 and 34 mile gravel at 8:30, the 64 mile at 8:45, the 40 and 20 mile at 9:00. All other rides start between 8:00 and 9:00 AM. All riders should be on the road by 9:00 and be finished by 4:00 PM.
Registering in advance helps in our planning and keeping some costs down, but you are always welcome to register the day of the event.
Early Bird Registration Fee (through July 12) $40
Pre-Registration Fee (July 13-23) $50
On-Site Registration Fee (July 26) $55 (checks payable to “TCC”)
For walk-in registration please arrive prior to the scheduled start time and make checks payable to Thread City Cyclers.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION or QUESTIONS
Please send an email to: [email protected]
The Tradition Continues: The Fred Warren 5K
A Holden Staple for 60 Years: Established by Fred Warren—former Wachusett Regional High School coach and founder of the Central Mass Striders—this race began as a premier training opportunity for his athletes. Today the Central Mass Striders are proud to carry the torch, celebrating 60 years of community, grit, and local spirit.
The Race Details:
We are thrilled to return to Seven Saws Brewing Company this year
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026 @ 11am
Location: Seven Saws Brewing Co., Holden, MA
The 5K: A classic course for all abilities.
Kids Fun Run: A free event for the younger runners that will stay in the industrial park.
New for 2026: Team Challenge!
We’re spicing things up—registration is better with friends. Form a team with your family, coworkers, or run club. The team with the most members wins the ultimate prize: community bragging rights and team pride!
Registration Perks & Pricing
Flash Sale: $15 (Ends Midnight 4/21!)
Regular Rate: $20
Student Rate: $15 (Always available for K-College students).
Tech T-Shirts: The first 100 registrants for the 5K receive a commemorative tech tee! (Sizes are first-come, first-served).
Post-Race Party: Stick around for food trucks, raffle prizes, and cold beer at the brewery.
The Pan-Mass Challenge is a Massachusetts-based bike-a-thon that raises more money for charity than any other single athletic fundraising event in the country. Held annually on the first weekend in August, the PMC raises funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a world leader in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research. The PMC has 14 different route combinations, ranging from 25 to 177 miles, for riders to choose from.
Riders can choose from three locations:
The College of The Holy Cross: 1 College St, Worcester, MA 01610
Babson College: 231 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA 02457
Massachusetts Maritime Academy: 101 Academy Dr, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
Riders may ride on Saturday, Sunday, or both days. On Saturday, riders start in either Wellesley or Worcester and finish in Bourne. On Sunday, riders may start in Bourne or Wellesley; finish lines are in Provincetown and Wellesley.
Cost of event varies by route ($125 - $275).
Fundraising commitments vary by route ($2000 - $6000), due by October 1st
Register to ride here! https://www.pmc.org/
Wild Bill Swim & Paddle Challenges
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st, 2026 | BROOKFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
Come join us for fun, fitness and philanthropy!
New, experienced, young, old, and adaptive* swimmers and volunteers welcome
The Wild Bill Swim & Paddle Challenge includes:
Open Water Swim distances: 3 mile | 2 mile | 1 mile | 1/2 mile | 1 Mile Paddlers loop | 400 yd. fun swim and more!
This is an anchor event for the WaterWise Foundation, which raises money to help children learn basic water safety skills and to swim. Your support is much appreciated. Learn more about the organization and its mission at www.wildbillswim.org
The swim challenge is in honor and remembrance of
Dr. 'Wild Bill' Yorzyk, Olympic gold medalist, butterfly Learn more,
EVENT PRICING*
EVENT DESCRIPTION General Pricing Student Pricing Team Discount (5+ people)
Three (3) Mile Open Water Swim (2h 30 max time) $75 $65 15%
Two (2) Mile Open Water Swim $70 $60 15%
One (1) Mile Open Water Swim $65 $50 15%
One (1) Mile Open Water Paddlers Loop $40 -- --
Half (1/2) Mile Open Water Swim $30
400 yd Fun Swim - with or without flotation device $25 -- --
Bring Friends and Family!
Food, Raffle prizes, Children's activities, Flotilla, Music and Fun at event.
For detailed start times and activities please visit www.wilbbillswim.org
The Mentoring Matters 5K run/walk hosted by the Follow My Steps nonprofit organization aims to raise awareness for the need for mentorship in under-resourced communities. Follow My Steps is a Springfield Massachusetts-based non-profit organization offering Youth Mentoring, Career & Skill Development, and Financial Resources.
YOUTH DISCOUNT APPLIED AT CHECKOUT!!!
This year, we are excited to announce the 5th annual Mentoring Matters 5K will be held at Forest Park.
Note: Registration takes place at the Monkey House.
Park in Cyr Arena Parking lot.
Runners and walkers can register as teams or individuals – and have the option to fundraise as a team.
Tee Shirt included in registration (limited availability)
ABOUT FOLLOW MY STEPS
DID YOU KNOW?
Young Adults Who Were At-Risk for Falling Off Track but Had a Mentor Are:
55% more likely to enroll in college
130% more likely to hold leadership positions.
78% more likely to volunteer regularly
90% are interested in becoming a mentor
Our organization is headed by strong professional who are dedicated to elevating under-resourced students and their families. We understand that there is a disproportionate representation of minorities in key decision-making positions in all facets of leadership in the current time. We aim to close that gap by providing deserving students with the opportunity for financial, mental, and professional education. By offering mentorships to scholarship recipients, we aim to grow a network of like-minded individuals who will continuously give back to their communities and others alike.
VIRTUAL 5K OPTION: #MentoringMatters5K
#MentoringMatters5K is a virtual, non-competitive race by Follow My Steps that allows participants to choose their preferred distance and activity, such as running, walking, or dancing. It can be completed at any time from now until August 8th, and participants are encouraged to share post-challenge photos with the hashtag #MentoringMatters5K. The $40 registration fee serves as a donation to support resources for youth empowerment, including providing school supplies, financial aid for college-bound students, and hosting skill development workshops. Participants are encouraged to track their activity time and distance using a smartphone or smartwatch
Neighbors Helping Neighbors is a volunteer-run, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Westminster residents facing hardship due to unforeseen challenges. The Westminster Benefit Fund is made possible entirely through the generosity of local families, businesses, and community groups.
Each year, the Runners Helping Neighbors 5K Run/Walk plays a key role in our annual NHN Town Benefit Day—a day filled with fun, connection, and community spirit. Open to all ages, this event features a scenic course that winds through both hilly and flat sections along Westminster’s Main Street.
🕙 Start Times
Walkers: 10:00 AM
Runners: 10:30 AM
🎽 Register by July 15, 2025 to guarantee your official race t-shirt!
Stick around after the race for a full day of festivities up on Academy Hill—including a flea market, delicious food, live music, family games, and more!
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.