Fitchburg Veterans Council 5K Road Race
Fitchburg Veterans Council 5K Road Race is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Fitchburg, MA, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (52 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
- 11th Annual Fitchburg Veterans Council Charity Road Race and Fun Walk ! You decide which event is best for you !
- Race Numbers will be issued at starting location on the day of the event.
- One hundred percent (100 %) of the profits will go towards the Veteran's Relief Fund for Fitchburg and surrounding areas.
- This event is our biggest fundraiser of the year.
- This is not an Official/Certified 5K Road Race.
- Fitchburg Veterans' Council. Inc. Is a nonprofit (501c 3) organization.
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
75°
Typical Low
53°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fitchburg Coop, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fitchburg, MA
Nearest Airport
ORH
Worcester Regional Airport · 22 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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52
Days to train
- Race
- Fitchburg Veterans Council 5K Road Race
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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Fitchburg Veterans Council 5K Road Race
Sep 12, 2026