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15th Annual FBRTC 5K Trail Race and Walk

Sat May 16, 2026
Franklin, MA 02038 US Directions

Events

5k Run and Walk

Price: $30
($25: Ages 0 - 18)
($25: Ages 70 - 99)
Time: 9:00AM EDT
Price increases after May 15, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.tri-valleyfrontrunners.com/fbrtc/FBRTC5K.php.

Place

210 Grove St.
Franklin, MA US 02038

Description

Continuing efforts to develop the Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT) into a multi-use path for Franklin & Bellingham.  The SNETT is an abandoned rail bed running from Franklin through Douglas to the CT border, sections of which have become fully developed multi-use paths linking communities across southern Central Massachusetts.  For more info & to learn how else you can help visit: https://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/

Early Bib-Pick Up / In-Person Pre-Registration

Early Bib Pick-Up / In-Person Pre-Registration on Friday, May 15 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at:

BFT (Body Fit Training)

220 Franklin Village Drive

Franklin MA

(across the shopping plaza from the Stop and Shop) 

Parking

Ample parking at Waters Corporation, 210 Grove St, Franklin, MA. Please follow any directions from on-site volunteers/signs.

Race-Day Registration

Race day registration will be available on-site until 8:45 AM.

NOTE: Day-of registration will be $40 for ALL participants.

Race-Day Schedule

7:30 AM – Day-of (post) registration and bib/packet pick-up opens
8:45 AM – Registration closes
8:55 AM – National Anthem at race start area
9:00 AM – Start for runners and walkers
10:15 AM – Awards Ceremony

5k Course

Out-and-back flat and fast course on SNETT recreational trail.  Entire trail surface is level hard-packed dirt.  Please follow directions from any on-course volunteers.

Runner Water Stop/Aid Stations

One water stop at the half-way (1.55mi) turn-around point.

Volunteer assistance will be stationed at approximately every 0.5 mile point along the course.

Post-Race Reception and Free Raffle

10:15 AM – 12:00 NOON:  All participants are eligible for a free drawing for a number of prizes.  MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN (no exceptions).  

Refreshments

Water, sports drinks, oranges, and bananas will be available to all participants.  

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

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