Run for the Troops 5K
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Run for the Troops 5K
Run for the Troops 5K is a fundraising running event at Central Park, 36 Bartlet Street, Andover, MA on November 8, 2026. The event honors military service and supports veterans' programs; 2026 beneficiaries include Ironstone Farm, The Homeland Heroes Foundation, It Takes A Herd Foundation, Strongwater Farm, and Veterans Adaptive Sports & Training. Since its inception the event has raised more than $500,000. The 2026 fundraising goal is $50,000; the listed total raised is $2,638.27 and the participant count is 271.
The event offers several participation options:
- Main 5K race with team creation and joining options
- Virtual 5K via Kinomaps with immersive course video and elevation data
- Family Run (age 65 and over) on Doherty Middle School field, distance 1/4 to 1 mile
- Kids Run (age 13 and under) on Doherty Middle School field, distance 1/4 to 1 mile
Registration notes and policies: registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. The first 1,500 registrants for the main 5K who register by October 26, 2026 receive a limited edition 2026 t-shirt. Team rules note that a Qualified Team consists of 20 or more participants and that team creation and joining are not permitted after October 19, 2026. Team fundraising is allowed until November 3, 2026 and individual donations until November 8, 2026. The event lists multiple financial and in-kind sponsors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
