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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
33 North Street, Fitchburg MA
5K
43–58°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
41–55°F
dry
2024
46–63°F
dry
2023
39–58°F
dry
2022
49–58°F
rain
2021
39–54°F
dry
2020
42–64°F
dry
2019
41–62°F
dry
2018
36–45°F
dry
2017
61–70°F
rain
2016
44–54°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 24
Cloudy · 35–57°F
Saturday, Oct 24starts near 35°F · 0% chance of rain · wind up to 6 mph
About this race
Runners and walkers will start promptly at 10am at the Fitchburg Fire Department located at 33 North Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420.
Please pre-register by Friday October 9th to guarantee your shirt.
Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd males and females.
Post-race beer will be provided!
Parking is located at the commuter rail parking garage.
Thank you for supporting the Fitchburg Fire Department!
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