Run for the Troops

Event details

Run for the Troops 5K takes place on November 9, 2025, at Central Park, 36 Bartlet Street, Andover, MA. The event supports veterans programs with 2025 beneficiaries including Challenge Unlimited at Ironstone Farm, The Homeland Heroes Foundation and Home Base. The in-person main event is a 5K course in Andover. A virtual option lets participants run the official course via Kinomaps during the event week (Nov 3-9, 2025) using a compatible smart treadmill, bike, or elliptical and the Kinomaps app. Additional on-site events at the race venue area include two short runs held on the Doherty Middle School field next to the venue:

• Forever Young Run - 1/4 to 1 mile, for age 65 and over
• Kids Run - 1/4 to 1 mile, for age 13 and under

Registration, teams and fundraising

Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Early pricing windows are listed (Apr 26–May 26; May 27–Jul 4; Jul 5–Nov 9) with sample prices shown in the event listing. The first 1,500 registered participants who register by October 25, 2025 will receive a 2025 limited edition t-shirt. Participants may create or join teams; a qualified team consists of 20 or more participants. Virtual 5K registrants may not join teams. The event page shows Run For The Troops MA Inc. has raised $3,460.85 toward a $50,000 goal and lists top fundraising teams such as DN Tanks, Ironstone Farm and The Durling Group. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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