22ND Annual
22nd Annual GFRC Busa Bushwhack Trail Races
22nd Annual GFRC Busa Bushwhack Trail Races is a trail running and running race on November 15, 2026 in Framingham, MA, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- November 15, 2026 (117 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
Location: Park, start, and finish at Brophy Elementary School, 575 Pleasant Street (Route 30), Framingham MA 01701 .
Please carpool if you can.
Check-In: Begins at 7:30 AM and closes at 8:45 AM.
Course Description: The natural trails (some hills, some rocks, & some roots) of Callahan State Park. The first 0.3 and last 0.6 mile of each race is on the road with a finish back at Brophy Elementary.
Safety Restrictions: Sorry but pets are not allowed on the race course. Headphones and Air Pods are discouraged.
Race Amenities: Indoor pre- and post-race festivities and use of facilities. Well-marked course with mile markers. There is one water stop on the 5.3 mile course and two water stops on the 10 mile course. See maps for locations.
Commemorative Gift: Still to be determined at this time but we will update soon.
Awards: Log Trophy Awards for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall male and female finishers. Also, 1st place finisher log trophy awards for male and female age groups: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+. (No duplicate age group awards for the overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.)
For more information plus past results and photos, visit the Busa Bushwhack page at GFRCrun.org
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
52°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Natick, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Framingham, MA
City Elevation
184 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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117
Days to train
- Race
- 22nd Annual GFRC Busa Bushwhack Trail Races
- Date
- November 15, 2026
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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22nd Annual GFRC Busa Bushwhack Trail Races
Nov 15, 2026