Home Of The Brave 5K Walk or Run - Fundraiser For Sturbridge Vets
About this race
2026 Annual Home of the Brave 5k Walk or Run for Fun presented by: Sturbridge Special Events Committee.
- Join us in celebrating the bravery and dedication of our veterans. All funds raised by the race go to support Sturbridge Veterans.
- Any Sturbridge Veterans that are in need of assistance, please reach out to our VSO: https://www.sturbridge.gov/veterans-services
- See 2026 results at https://www.iresultslive.com/results/?eid=6643
Race Day Schedule:
- 7:30 AM: Packet Pickup and Day-Of Registration Begins
- 9:00 AM: 5K Walk/Run Start
- 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM is estimated based on all participants completing the course with awards ceremony on the Common
Course Map: Click Here to view Map
Registration Pricing:
Free T-shirts and finisher ribbons are included based on first-come/first-served availability.
In-person: $25 / Day-of Registration: $40
Military: $10 / Day-of Registration: $20
Parking: Within a short walk of the Sturbridge Town Common. See Map Below:
Raffles:
- All Participants are entered in citizen raffles. Names are drawn after the medal awards after the race.
- Special raffles for each military branch's participation and overall military participation.
Recognition:
- Fastest Military Female & Male Finishers
- Fastest Overall Female & Male Finishers
- Fastest Female & Male in Each Age Division
Volunteers Needed:
Join our passionate 5K Crew and run for free! We're on the lookout for more enthusiastic volunteers to help bring this race to life.
- Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to the scene, your efforts make a world of difference.
- Share this opportunity with friends and family who might be interested.
- Come learn and experience the inner workings of an all-volunteer fundraising race, where every helping hand counts towards a greater cause!
For 2025 Results
Please Go To IResultsLive for 2025 Results
http://www.iresultslive.com/?eid=6232
For more of our 5ks and information on our generous sponsors and community partners, go to https://www.5kgpt.com/
Thank you!
Thank you for your support and participation in this event!
Pick your distance
Running
Annual Home Of The Brave 5K Walk or Run for Fun
5K Military - Marine Corps
5K Military - Army
5K Military - Navy
5K Military - Air Force
5K Military - Space Force
5K Military - Coast Guard
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Sturbridge, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:28 AM and sets at 4:35 PM local time (EST) in Sturbridge on November 7, 2026 — 10h 06m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
Reviews
Done this event?
If you've participated in this event, share your experience with other runners
Other races near Sturbridge
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
Ox Trot 5K
Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon & 5K
Rachael’s Memorial Run
5K for Play-St.Aloysius Catholic School Pto
🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Sturbridge
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Sturbridge 5K Races 3 races
- Sturbridge Running Calendar 2026 3 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Sturbridge events
Spotted something wrong? Tell us and we'll fix it.