15th Annual FBRTC 5K Trail Race and Walk

Continuing efforts to develop the Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT) into a multi-use path for Franklin & Bellingham.  The SNETT is an abandoned rail bed running from Franklin through Douglas to the CT border, sections of which have become fully developed multi-use paths linking communities across southern Central Massachusetts.  For more info & to learn how else you can help visit: https://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/

Early Bib Pick-Up / In-Person Pre-Registration on Friday, May 15 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at:

BFT (Body Fit Training)

220 Franklin Village Drive

Franklin MA

(across the shopping plaza from the Stop and Shop) 

Ample parking at Waters Corporation, 210 Grove St, Franklin, MA. Please follow any directions from on-site volunteers/signs.

Race day registration will be available on-site until 8:45 AM.

NOTE: Day-of registration will be $40 for ALL participants.

7:30 AM – Day-of (post) registration and bib/packet pick-up opens
8:45 AM – Registration closes
8:55 AM – National Anthem at race start area
9:00 AM – Start for runners and walkers
10:15 AM – Awards Ceremony

Out-and-back flat and fast course on SNETT recreational trail.  Entire trail surface is level hard-packed dirt.  Please follow directions from any on-course volunteers.

One water stop at the half-way (1.55mi) turn-around point.

Volunteer assistance will be stationed at approximately every 0.5 mile point along the course.

10:15 AM – 12:00 NOON:  All participants are eligible for a free drawing for a number of prizes.  MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN (no exceptions).  

Water, sports drinks, oranges, and bananas will be available to all participants.