Veterans Inc. Run4Veterans 5k Run/Walk at Polar Park
Veterans Inc. Run4Veterans 5k Run/Walk at Polar Park is a running race on November 8, 2026 in Worcester, MA, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
- Date
- November 8, 2026 (108 days to go)
- Location
- 100 Madison St., Worcester, MA
- Price
- $25–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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 2026 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
Stay tuned for packet pickup details!
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!
2025 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
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
51°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Worcester Rgnl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Worcester, MA
Population
205,501
as of 2023
City Elevation
589 ft
Nearest Airport
ORH
Worcester Regional Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 42 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Veterans Inc. Run4Veterans 5k Run/Walk at Polar Park, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
108
Days to train
- Race
- Veterans Inc. Run4Veterans 5k Run/Walk at Polar Park
- Date
- November 8, 2026
- Location
- 100 Madison St., Worcester, MA
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Veterans Inc. Run4Veterans 5k Run/Walk at Polar Park
Nov 8, 2026