Home of the Brave 5K
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Event details
The Annual Home of the Brave 5K Walk or Run for Fun is scheduled for November 8, 2025, at Sturbridge Town Common, 278 Main St, Sturbridge, MA 01566. The event is presented by the Sturbridge Special Events Committee and honors veterans. Events offered include:
- 5K Walk or Run
- 5K Military - Marine Corps
- 5K Military - Army
- 5K Military - Navy
- 5K Military - Air Force
- 5K Military - Space Force
- 5K Military - Coast Guard
Registration, awards and logistics
A military registration fee of $10 is listed; other registration and day-of fees are noted by the organizer. T-shirts are included for registrations received by 10/27; free T-shirts and finisher ribbons are available based on first-come, first-served availability. Packet pickup and day-of registration are offered on race day. Parking is available within a short walk of the Town Common.
Awards and extras include medals for fastest military female and male, fastest overall female and male, and fastest female and male in each age division. All participants are entered in citizen raffles; there are additional raffles tied to each military branch and overall military participation. Volunteer roles are available, and volunteers may receive free race entry as described by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.