Run for the Troops 5K
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Run for the Troops 5K
Run for the Troops 5K is an event in Central Park, 36 Bartlet Street, Andover MA on November 8, 2026. The event raises funds for veterans programs and names five beneficiaries for 2026: Ironstone Farm, The Homeland Heroes Foundation, It Takes A Herd Foundation, Strongwater Farm, and Veterans Adaptive Sports & Training.
Distances and event options:
- 5K in person
- 5K virtual via Kinomaps
- Forever Young Run for ages 65 and over, 1/4 to 1 mile
- Kids Run for ages 13 and under, 1/4 to 1 mile
Registration fees are listed per event and are non refundable and non transferable. The in person 5K and the virtual 5K show the same registration price. The first 1,500 registrants who register by October 26, 2026 will receive the 2026 limited edition t shirt. Participants may create or join teams; a Qualified Team requires 20 or more participants. Team creation and joining was limited after October 19, 2026. Team fundraising is allowed through November 3, 2026 and individual donations are accepted through the event date.
The virtual 5K uses Kinomaps and requires a smart treadmill, bike, or elliptical that connects to Kinomaps, plus the Kinomaps app and a promo code provided after registration. The event lists both financial and in kind sponsors, and a course map is available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
