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Sunday, November 8th, 2026
36 Bartlet St, Andover MA
5K
38–53°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
42–61°F
rain
2024
42–60°F
dry
2023
34–49°F
dry
2022
39–53°F
dry
2021
36–60°F
dry
2020
50–71°F
dry
2019
27–38°F
dry
2018
39–52°F
dry
2017
34–44°F
dry
2016
35–59°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
38°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Run for the Troops 5K
(Central Park, 36 Bartlet Street, Andover MA)
An event to honor our military and support veterans' programs through our 2026 beneficiaries: Ironstone Farm, The Homeland Heroes Foundation, It Takes A Herd Foundation, Strongwater Farm and Veterans Adaptive Sports & Training.
Your participation and donations help make this support possible, and we thank you!
Since its inception, Run for the Troops has raised more than $500,000 to support veterans programs. Our goal for 2026 is $50,000.
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