5k in Worcester, Massachusetts | 2026-2027

Guinness Celtic 5K (Race 2 Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown) [runrhody.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM

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ABOUT THE RACE

The Guinness Celtic 5k is a fun Irish race (as always, walkers are welcome!) in Worcester, MA, before the Annual St Patrick's Day Parade. Watch the parade after the race from the beer...

ABOUT THE RACE

The Guinness Celtic 5k is a fun Irish race (as always, walkers are welcome!) in Worcester, MA, before the Annual St Patrick's Day Parade. Watch the parade after the race from the beer garden at the finish line.

The Guinness Celtic 5K registration is available WITH or WITHOUT a Guinness Celtic 5K medal. Please note, this medal is for the Guinness Celtic 5K only and is separate from the Worcester Triple Crown Finisher's Medal detailed below in our new 3 Race Bundle.

UPGRADE TO THE GREENDALE PHYSICAL THERAPY WORCESTER TRIPLE CROWN

Looking for an extra challenge? Join us for the Inaugural Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown, a 3-Race 5K series that celebrates some of the most fun holidays of the year, including the Worcester Jingle 5K on December 7, 2025, the Guinness Celtic 5K on March 15th, 2026, and concluding with the Worcester Cinco (5)K on Sunday, May 3, 2026)

Participants in the full Triple Crown will score a commemorative pint glass at EACH of the three races, as well as a Finisher’s Medal at the finish line of the Worcester Cinco K. Please note, this medal is SEPARATE from the Guinness Celtic 5K medal that is an optional add-on for the Guinness Celtic 5K registration.

To register for the Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown, simply select the 3-Race bundle on any of the race registration sites!

GUINNESS CELTIC 5K RACE INFO

Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Start: Celtic 5k start time: 11:00 a.m. Kids Leprechaun Run start time: 10:30am (ages 12 and under on race day) Kids distance approximately 1/4 mile. Parents may run with their kids.

Location: Elm Park, 284 Highland St, Worcester, MA 01602. Note: The race start and finish are located on Park Avenue near the intersection of Park Avenue and Highland Street.

T-Shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations on race day.

No pets allowed. Service animals are permitted.

ENTRY FEES

$34 to 12/31/2025

$36 1/1/2025 to 1/31/2026

$38 2/1/2025 to 3/14/2026

*Online registration closes Saturday, March 14 at 8:00 p.m. Sorry no refund and no pets allowed.

Kids Leprechaun Run

$15 to 12/31/25

$16 1/1/2025 - 1/31/2026

$17 2/1/2025 - 3/14/2026

PACKET PICKUP & ON-SITE REGISTRATION

Pre-Race Packet Pickup #1

Friday March 13th

Noon to 5pm

Sneakerama, 12 Lake Ave, Worcester, MA

Pre-Race Packet Pickup #2

Saturday, March 14th

10am to 5pm

Sneakerama, 12 Lake Ave, Worcester, MA

Race Day Packet Pickup

Sunday, March 15th, 2026

Park Ave (next to Elm Park)

Worcester, MA

9:00am – 11am

Walk up Entry Fee // 5K: $45

Walk up Entry Fee // Kids Run (12 and under): $20

Please note, t-shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations on race day.

VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS

If you are participating in the race virtually, we encourage you to pick up your race shirt from us at a Pre-Race Packet Pickup if you are able to. If you cannot make it, we will mail your shirt to the address provided on RunSignUp AFTER race day.

To submit your virtual results, you will head to RunRhody.com and select "Result" from the top navigation menu. From there, select 2025 and the race name, which will bring you to the results page. You will click a button on the top of the page that says "SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS" to submit your time.

Virtual participation DOES count toward any of our race series, including the Run Rhody Grand Slam, the Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown, and the Tour de Patrick series.

If you have any questions about participating virtually, please email us at [email protected].

AWARDS

Individual Awards

Top 3 Overall

Winners (Under 19)

Winners (age 20-29)

Winners (age 30-39)

Winners (age 40-49)

Winners (age 50-59)

Winners (age 60-69)

Winners (age 70+)

Team Award

Prize will be awarded to the top overall team.

Top 3 score based on chip time.

No limit on Team size.

Online entry for Teams only.

1k 3.1 Miles 5k Run Virtual Walk
Worcester, Massachusetts, 01602, United States
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Fit Village 5k Powered by lululemon [runsignup.com]
Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Join us for the Fit Village 5K powered by lululemon at Polar Park in Worcester.

Built on the belief that it takes a village to make a difference, this event brings runners, walkers, and the local...
Join us for the Fit Village 5K powered by lululemon at Polar Park in Worcester.

Built on the belief that it takes a village to make a difference, this event brings runners, walkers, and the local community together for an inclusive, high-energy morning of movement and connection.

A portion of proceeds will benefit the Breast Cancer Care at UMass Memorial Medical Center and Boston Medical Center, supporting patient care and research.

What’s Included
- Entry to the Fit Village 5K at Polar Park
- Official race bib
- Event t-shirt
- Finisher medal
- Pre-race stretch and warm-up
- Post race party inside Polar Park
Who This Event Is For
- Runners, joggers, and walkers of all levels
- Individuals, teams, and first-time 5K participants
- Anyone looking to move, connect, and support a meaningful cause
- Come move with us and experience what happens when a community comes together.
Bring your crew and make it count! The team with the largest turnout at our 5K will score a well-earned celebration — a night out at School Yahd. Rally your friends, classmates, coworkers, run club, and family, then show up in force. The more teammates you bring, the closer you are to claiming bragging rights and an unforgettable post-race hangout. Start building your team now! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎉
5k Run Walk
100 Madison St, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01610, United States
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City View 5k [runsignup.com]
Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Description

Help support Worcester Police Officers as they run to Washington, DC for National Police Week 2026, to honor the 5 year anniversary of our fallen brother, Officer Enmanuel “Manny” Familia. All...

Help support Worcester Police Officers as they run to Washington, DC for National Police Week 2026, to honor the 5 year anniversary of our fallen brother, Officer Enmanuel “Manny” Familia. All additional proceeds raised going directly to The Manny 267 Foundation, which provides polices officers with life saving water safety equipment, including the “Manny Tube”, and promotes water safety for our youth and the community!

5k Run
179 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01604, United States
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I Need A Valentine 5Km or Abouts [facebook.com] [Register at raceroster.com]
Fri, Apr 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM

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A Fun Friday Night Spring Race in Worcester, Massachusetts on April 24, 2026 @ 6:30pm.

We are celebrating St Valentines Day on Friday, April 24, 2026....St Valentines Day has not been canceled due to...

A Fun Friday Night Spring Race in Worcester, Massachusetts on April 24, 2026 @ 6:30pm.

We are celebrating St Valentines Day on Friday, April 24, 2026....St Valentines Day has not been canceled due to the cold and piles of snow just rescheduled to when everyone is warm and happy❤️

Hot Chocolate, Cold Beer, Bubbly Champagne, Flaming BBQ, Warming Fire Pits to follow hand timed race for some/fun run for others🍔🌭🍖🥂🍺

If ya did my deep fried turkey runs you know💯

5k Fun Run Run
224 Chandler Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01610, United States
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Canal Diggers 5K [canaldiggers.com] [Register at raceroster.com]
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM

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Overview

Please join us for the 20th running of The Mass General Brigham Health Plan Canal Diggers 5K and Kids Fun Run on Saturday September 12, 2026! We will once again begin and finish the race at...

Overview

Please join us for the 20th running of The Mass General Brigham Health Plan Canal Diggers 5K and Kids Fun Run on Saturday September 12, 2026! We will once again begin and finish the race at Fiddler's Green, 19 Temple Street, Worcester.

Pre-Race ceremonies will begin at 9:20 AM followed by the Kid's Fun Run at 9:30 AM. The 5K will begin at 10:30 AM and end at the Hibernian Cultural Center where there will be post-race food, refreshments, live entertainment and beer for those over the age of 21, in addition to non-alcoholic beverages.

For those of you, who are not interested in running in crowds, or who may be busy on Saturday September 12, we will, once again, offer a virtual run as well. Virtual runners will have from Monday September 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM until Friday September 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM to run a virtual 5K and submit your time. The winner of the Virtual 5K will be announced Saturday September 12 with the in-person runners.

As you know, each year we strive to improve this all-volunteer, 100% charitable race, making it the premier 5K in the area. This year will be no different. All in person runners can expect the traditional post-race food, water, and, of course, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages, provided by our friends at Atlas Distributing.

The first 600 registered participants, whether virtual or in person, we will receive a long sleeve shirt.

Please join us on September 12th as we celebrate 20 years!!!

Pricing

5k - Online Registration Cost

$20.00 until June 1, 2026.

$30.00 from June 1, 2026, until August 31, 2026.

$35.00 from September 1 until September 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM

On-Line registration ends at 12:00 PM on Wednesday September 9, 2026.

After on-line registration ends runners may sign up at packet pick up at Sneakerama on Thursday September 10, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:30 PM or Friday September 11, 2026, from 4:00 - 6:30 P.M. for $40.00.

Packet pick up will also occur on Race Day at 19 Temple Street, Worcester until 10:15 AM.

THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION! All registration will close at 6:30 PM on Friday September 11, 2026.

Youth 1K Registration Cost - $15.00

5k - Undergrad Rate*

*All persons using this registration MUST present a valid college ID at packet pick up

$20.00 until the end of registration at 6:30 PM on September 11, 2026.

THERE IS NO MAIL-IN REGISTRATION

Runner amenities

The first 600 pre-registered runners will receive a performance t-shirt. In addition, all our in-person runners can expect water, pizza and two (2) courtesy tickets for beer for those over the age of 21. All Virtual Runners are guaranteed a medal.

Teams

Wanna run as a team? Be our guest; you'll find the option on our registration page. Minimum of (3) members, please, & awards to the top (3)! Tell yer friends....

5k Fun Run Run Virtual
Green Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01608, United States
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Veterans Inc. Run4Veterans 5k Run/Walk at Polar Park [veteransinc.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sun, Nov 08, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Same Day Registration Available; Join Us Early!

Doors open for same day registration at 8:00AM.

About This Event:

We are excited to invite you to participate in the 2025 Run4Veterans 5k Road...

Same Day Registration Available; Join Us Early!

Doors open for same day registration at 8:00AM.

About This Event:

We are excited to invite you to participate in the 2025 Run4Veterans 5k Road Race/Walk with Veterans Inc. at Polar Park! We look forward to a fun morning of activity in support of Veterans and their families in need. Registration begins at 8am. Help us do more for the Veterans we serve while enjoying the home of the Woo Sox! Run to win, walk for fun, but most importantly sign up and have fun for a good cause! All Fitness Levels and Strollers Welcome!

All Pre-Registrants will receive a commemorative event running shirt, and all participants will enjoy food, beer, music, prizes, and more after the race. If you can’t make it in person this year, we are offering a virtual sign-up option as well! Just run a 5k before the deadline, submit your times, and we will recognize your participation and honor the virtual winner alongside the in-person honorees.

Rep your branch or wear your Red, White, & Blue.

Packet Pickup Options

Can’t make it early on race day? Stop by one of our pre-race packet pickups:

Thursday, October 30 | 4–7 PM – American Flatbread, Worcester, MA

Saturday, November 1 | 10 AM–2 PM – Sneakerama, Worcester, MA

Event Shirts:

Event shirts will be distributed at race packet pickup or on race day while supplies last.

Awards Ceremony:

An awards ceremony will begin at 11:30am at Polar Park. We have a winner’s podium and trophies for the top 3 placements in each category. We encourage all to gather and participate in this exciting portion of the post-race festivities!

Awards:

Awards to the top 3 male/female overall

Top male/female runner in each age group 1-14, 15-22, 23-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Top male/female Veteran

Top male/female wheelchair

5K For Good:

Join us in supporting Veterans Inc., Abby's House, and Reliant Foundation as we run (or walk!) to make a difference in Worcester County! Every step helps provide stability, empowerment, and wellness for those in need. Register for all 3 races NOW!

Reliant Foundation 5K: October 4, 2025

Abby's House 5K: October 18, 2025

Veterans Inc. 5K: November 2, 2025

3.1 Miles 5k Run Virtual Walk Wheelchair
100 Madison St, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01610, United States
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Woo Jingle 5K and Kids Run (Race 1 Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown) [woojingle5k.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sun, Dec 06, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Description

Kick off the holiday season with some movement at the Woo Jingle 5K. This family-friendly event features a Kids Run followed by a 5K Run/Walk, set in the heart of Worcester. Festive costumes...

Kick off the holiday season with some movement at the Woo Jingle 5K. This family-friendly event features a Kids Run followed by a 5K Run/Walk, set in the heart of Worcester. Festive costumes encouraged!

RACE INFORMATION

December 6th, 2026

9:30am: Kids Race

10:00am: 5K Run/Walk

10:45: Post-Race Party

The Woo Jingle Run will also be supporting the Plant a Seed Foundation by collecting donations and toys for Planting for families in need. Please consider donating a toy at packet pick up on Saturday, December 5th, or on Race Day December 6th.

Start and finish will be located on Front St. next to Worcester City Hall.

UPGRADE TO THE GREENDALE PHYSICAL THERAPY WORCESTER TRIPLE CROWN

Looking for an extra challenge? Join us for the Inaugural Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown, a 3-Race 5K series that celebrates some of the most fun holidays of the year, including the Worcester Jingle 5K on December 7, 2025, the 2027 Guinness Celtic 5K, and concluding with the 2027 Worcester Cinco (5)K.

Participants in the full Triple Crown will score a Finisher’s Medal at the finish line of the Worcester Cinco K.

To register for the Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown, simply select the 3-Race bundle on any of the race registration sites!

VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS

If you are participating in the race virtually, we encourage you to pick up your race shirt from us at a Pre-Race Packet Pickup if you are able to. If you cannot make it, we will mail your shirt to the address provided on RunSignUp AFTER race day.

To submit your virtual results, you will head to RunRhody.com and select "Result" from the top navigation menu. From there, select 2025 and the race name, which will bring you to the results page. You will click a button on the top of the page that says "SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS" to submit your time.

Virtual participation DOES count toward any of our race series, including the Run Rhody Grand Slam, the Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown, and the Tour de Patrick series.

If you have any questions about participating virtually, please email us at [email protected].

AWARDS

Top 3 Overall

Winners (Under 19)

Winners (age 20-29)

Winners (age 30-39)

Winners (age 40-49)

Winners (age 50-59)

Winners (age 60-69)

Winners (age 70+)

Top 3 individuals scored by gun time, while age groups will be scored by chip time.

Team awards (top 3 to score) are scored from chip times.

ENTRY FEES

Worcester Jingle 5K

$33 to 7/31/2026

$35 8/1/2026 to 10/31/2026

$37 11/1/2026 to 12/05/2026

$45 Walk Up Registration on race day.

*Online registration closes at 8p.m. on 12/05/2026

** T-Shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations.

Kids Elves Run. Ages 12 and under. Distance approximately 1/2 mile. Parents may run with their children.

$15 to 7/31/2026

$16 8/1/2026 to 10/31/2026

$17 11/1/2026 to 12/05/2026

$20 Race day walk up registration

*The online option to participate in all three Worcester Triple Crown closes closes on 12/05/2026 at 8 p.m.

Sorry no refunds and no pets allowed.

PACKET PICKUP & ON-SITE REGISTRATION

Pre-Race Packet Pickup

Saturday, December 5, 2026

11am – 5pm

Sneakerama, 12 Lake Drive, Worcester

Race Day Packet Pickup

Sunday, December 6, 2025

City Hall, Worcester

9:30am – 11am

Walk up registrations will be accepted on Saturday and Sunday.

Please Note: Race t-shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations on race day.

POST-RACE PARTY

After the race, we’ll meet you at the Post-Race Party! Details TBA.

5k Kids Run Virtual Walk
Front St Next To Worcester City Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01606, United States
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