Montague Elks Charity Chase
About this race
Lace up your running shoes and join us for a morning of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the Second Annual Montague Elks Charity Chase 5K and Fun Run/Walk! Following a successful inaugural event that brought together runners, walkers, volunteers, and local businesses from across Franklin County, we're excited to make this year's Charity Chase even bigger and better.
For more than 50 years, Montague Elks Lodge #2521 has proudly supported local youth, veterans, families, and community organizations. This year, proceeds from the Charity Chase will benefit the Montague Elks Scholarship Committee, helping local students pursue their educational goals and invest in their futures.
Whether you're a seasoned runner looking to set a new personal record on our chip-timed 5K course, a family seeking a fun and active morning together in our 2,521-yard Fun Run/Walk (a nod to our lodge number), or simply someone who wants to support a great cause, there's a place for you at the starting line. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome, and all finishers will receive a commemorative finisher medal.
By participating in the Montague Elks Charity Chase, you're doing more than completing a race—you're helping provide scholarship opportunities for local students and supporting the Elks' continued commitment to serving our community.
Visit this page for registration information, course details, and ways to support the event through our sponsorship and donation opportunities, including Charitable Contributor, Justice Advocate, Brotherly Benefactor, Fidelity Friend, and Heart of the Herd levels.
We can't wait to see you on race day!
Pick your distance
Running
5k Run
Professional chip-timing provided by Tri-State Racing Services. Results will be posted online in real-time!
Walking
2521 Yd. (1.4 mi) Fun-Run/Walk
Bring the family out for a walk or a fun-run! The loop is 2521 yards, in honor of our lodge number #2521. This is equal to about 1.4 miles. This event will not be chip timed.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Turners Falls, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:19 AM and sets at 7:18 PM local time (EDT) in Turners Falls on September 5, 2026 — 12h 58m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Montague Elks Charity Chase
25 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the 5k Run
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cody Stoddard | 20:45 | 6:41 /mi |
| 2 | Todd Langdon | 20:49 | 6:42 /mi |
| 3 | Abraham Klein | 23:14 | 7:29 /mi |
| 4 | Kamil Bak | 23:29 | 7:34 /mi |
| 5 | John Ramsdell | 23:41 | 7:37 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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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, 1 Turners Falls event
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