
From the Organizer
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🏃♀️🍻
We are excited to announce that Disco Lemonade is joining the 2026 Rock the GazBar 5K — a fun-filled day of running, walking, music, food, raffles, and giving back to an incredible cause!
Whether you’re racing for a personal best, walking with friends, or supporting Boston Children’s Hospital, every step helps make a difference.
Join us for a 5K Fun Run or Fun Walk benefiting Boston Children's Hospital through the Miles for Miracles program.
Thanks to our amazing runners, sponsors, and community, last year’s event raised over $50,000 for Boston Children’s Hospital. This year, let’s come together and make an even bigger impact!
Local runner Melissa “Missy” Hendry is currently working toward completing the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors while raising funds for Boston Children’s Hospital through Miles for Miracles. With the support of the team at The GazBar Sports Grill, all proceeds from the 2026 Rock the GazBar 5K will go directly toward helping children and families in need.
What’s Included?
✅ Free event swag for racers
✅ Food included with registration
✅ Cash prizes for top male & female finishers
✅ Special prize for the Largest Team
✅ Raffles, music, giveaways & more
Family Friendly Fun
Children under 10 are FREE with a registered adult
Sorry, no dogs allowed
Come run, walk, celebrate, and help us Rock the GazBar for an unforgettable cause! 💚
Questions? Email us at rockthegazbar5k@gmail.com
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
64°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fitchburg Muni Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
43,697
as of 2023
Elevation
374 ft
Nearest Airport
ORH
Worcester Regional Airport · 19 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 40 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Rock The GazBar, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
125
Days to train
Coming Up
Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation 5K Run/Walk
8 miles away
2026 Unified 5K - Lancaster
6 miles away
The Great Harvard 4th of July Road Race
9 miles away
10th Annual Runners Helping Neighbors 5K Run / Fitness Walk
8 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Rock The GazBar
Oct 11, 2026