Framingham Turkey Classic race returns for charity
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The 31st annual Turkey Classic Road Race will bring runners to Framingham on Nov. 26 for a 3.1-mile race that will benefit Veterans SOAR and other local charities.
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The race begins at 8 a.m., according to a community announcement. The course starts and finishes at the Framingham Police Department, with race activities based in the parking lot of the Memorial Building, 150 Concord St.
The event is sponsored by the Framingham Fire Department Local 1652 and Framingham Police Association. Proceeds will benefit Veterans SOAR, which provides services to veterans in the MetroWest area, and other local charities.
The entry fee is $40 and is nonrefundable. Long-sleeve T-shirts will be available while supplies last. Registration is limited to the first 1,000 runners and will close Oct. 31 or earlier if the race reaches capacity. There will be no race-day registration.
Number pickup, awards and race divisions
Runners can pick up their numbers Nov. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Framingham Elks, 450 Union Ave., or before 7:45 a.m. on race day at the Memorial Building.
A $100 cash prize will go to the overall top male and female finishers. The announcement also lists prizes for top male and female finishers in race categories.
Categories are 10 and under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80 and older. Wheelchair and police/fire divisions are also offered.
The event announcement also lists food, refreshments, Table Talk Pies, Poland Spring water and a raffle among the race activities.
Registration information is available at https://raceroster.com/events/2026/141775/framingham-turkey-classic-5k-road-race. Questions can be sent to [email protected].
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