Run for the Troops 5K
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About the race
Run for the Troops 5K takes place in Central Park, 36 Bartlet Street, Andover MA on November 8, 2026. The event supports veterans programs and names the 2026 beneficiaries as Ironstone Farm, The Homeland Heroes Foundation, It Takes A Herd Foundation, Strongwater Farm and Veterans Adaptive Sports & Training.
Fundraising is a central element for Run For The Troops MA Inc. The organization reports a fundraising goal of $50,000 for 2026 and shows a cumulative amount raised since inception of more than $500,000. The listed current fundraising total for 2026 is $256.24.
Event options and distances:
- 5K in-person
- 5K virtual via Kinomaps
- Forever Young Run for age 65 plus, 1/4 to 1 mile
- Kids Run for age 13 and under, 1/4 to 1 mile
The virtual 5K uses Kinomaps and requires access to a smart treadmill, bike, or elliptical that connects to Kinomaps plus the Kinomaps app; a promo code is provided after registration. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. The first 1,500 registrants who register by October 26, 2026 will receive a limited edition 2026 event t-shirt. Participants may create or join teams; a qualified team consists of 20 or more participants. Team creation and joining closes October 19, 2026, and team fundraising continues through November 3, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
