
Eddie Collins 5K Charity Road Race is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Clinton, MA, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
Second Annual 5K Charity Road Race in honor of Edward (‘Eddie’) Collins, who lost his battle with Small Cell Lung Cancer in October 2023 at the age of 67.
Register for the 5K Run/Walk and/or make a donation! Either way, join us for a day of brews, food, raffles and more! All proceeds to benefit the Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF).
The mission of the Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) is to improve lung cancer outcomes by funding research for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of lung cancer.
Events
Weather
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
67°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fitchburg Muni Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
ORH
Worcester Regional Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 35 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Clinton than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Eddie Collins 5K Charity Road Race
Oct 3, 2026