Grafton Gazebo Road Race shrinks to 5K on May 2

If the idea of taking on a 5 mile road race has kept you from running the Grafton Gazebo Road Race, this year’s race may be for you.

On May 2, the Gazebo Road Race drops from 5 miles to 5 kilometers — that’s about 3.1 miles.

The 31st Annual Grafton Gazebo 5K Road Race starts and ends at the Municipal Center (30 Providence Rd), while following scenic roads with a gradual uphill ascent through Grafton Common. This course is chip timed by North Shore Timing and will be a USATF Certified Race Course.

Registration is now open and runners who sign up by April 1 are guaranteed a free event t-shirt.

The route for 2020 is changing from a 5 mile to a 5k. The route has been established and will be certified when weather allows. 

The route is as follows: Brigham Hill Rd, L on Providence, R on Worcester, R on Oak, L on Millbury, Right to enter the common and continue to South St., R on Bruce, R on Pollard, L on Pleasant, R on Hudson, R on Brigham Hill Rd. You enter through the exit driveway of the municipal center and around the building to finish in the back.

A detailed map will be posted once certified.

Prizes for top 3 overall male/female:

• 1st Place – $150  Gift Card to Miles to Go Sports
• 2nd Place – (2) $50 Restaurant Gift Cards in Grafton
• 3rd Place – $50 Valued Runners Basket
• Top 3 Male/Female in the following age groups: 8 and under, 9-11,12-14,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Registration: 18 and older: $25 (until April 17),  $35 (until April 30 and Day-Of Registration), 17 and under:  $10 (until April 17),  $25 (until April 30 and Day-Of  Registration) 

Click Here to Download a Registration Form or Click Here to Register Online.

Days, times and locations for Bib and T-Shirt Pickup:

• Recreation Office: Thursday, April 30 from 8:30am – 4:30pm
• Recreation Office: Friday, May 1 from 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Municipal Center Gym: Friday, May 1 from 4:30pm -6:30pm
• Municipal Center Gym: Saturday, May 2 from 8:45am -9:45am

All participants will be entered into a bib draw for giveaways at the conclusion of the race and prior to awards. Giveaways include Eddie Bauer gear, 3-month memberships to Anytime Fitness and more. Yogurt, bananas, chocolate milk, water and snacks are available at the race finish.
Proceeds benefit the Grafton Recreation Children’s Scholarship Fund.