Leonide J. Lemire Road Race 4.9 Mile Run
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Leonide J. Lemire Road Race : Southbridge Community Center
The Leonide J. Lemire Road Race is an annual Fourth of July road race held in Southbridge that honors Leonide J. Lemire and recognizes the town's veterans. The event is centered at the Southbridge Community Center, 153 Chestnut Street, which serves as the race's start and finish location and offers restrooms and parking.
The course covers approximately 5 miles on paved, rolling neighborhood streets. The route passes local military monuments and a bridge honoring veterans, travels through downtown and residential areas, and includes long stretches on Worcester Street before returning to Main and Chestnut Streets. The course has two water stations, a cooling hose setup in front of the fire station on Elm Street, and refreshments at the finish including water, finger sandwiches, and fruit.
Registration opens February 15 and fees vary by category and date. Published fee examples include $25 for early registration, $30 during a later registration window without a race t-shirt option, and $35 for late registration without a race t-shirt option. A virtual 5 mile option has a separate fee. A pasta dinner is scheduled the evening before the race at the Community Center; tickets are available for runners and guests. Race proceeds after expenses benefit the Veterans Council of Southbridge. Awards and place prizes are given for overall, military, solo and duo chair divisions, town resident categories, and multiple age groups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
