Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon
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Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon and 5K
The Monson Memorial Classic is a road race held in Monson, Massachusetts. The event includes two distances:
- 13.1 miles half marathon
- 5K road race
The race was established in 1996 in memory of two sisters who died of cancer. Proceeds from the event have supported local and national charities in past years and in the current year are designated for Griffin's Friends. The event also organizes a collection of canned goods for Open Pantry at the race.
Registration details are published for each distance. Advance entry fees listed are $65 for the half marathon and $30 for the 5K. Race day registration fees are higher, listed as $75 for the half marathon and $40 for the 5K. Registration opens March 30, 2026 and closes August 8, 2026.
Participant services include chip timing provided by Fast Track Timing, finisher medals for all half marathon finishers, prize money, and a post race party with live music and food. The race offers long sleeve technical shirts to the first 200 half marathon registrants by October 20 and T shirts to the first 100 5K registrants by October 20. The half marathon course is USATF certified under course number MA15024JK. The event has a USATF sanction and certificate number 202310181009411.
The venue address is 177 Main Street, Monson, MA 01057, United States. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
