Tarentino Strong 5K

Event Overview

The Tarentino Strong 5K Run/Walk is proud to invite you to join us in commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Fallen Hero Ronald Tarentino, Jr., on June 14, 2026. The road race was established after Officer Tarentino was killed in the line of duty on May 22, 2016, as a way for our greater community to honor him, his dedication to serving others, and to celebrate the relationships he made with many throughout Massachusetts. It is also an opportunity to honor all men and women who have served or continue to serve our great country. It is our hope that this event will continue to bond our community ties by gathering and having fun together for a great cause.

Race Location

• Venue: Auburn Elks Lodge
• Address: 754 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA
• Date: June 14, 2026
• Activities: Includes a Kids Fun Run, raffles, DJ, chip timing, live results, and free finish line photos.

Race Registration

• 5K Run/Walk: 10:00 AM Start
• Registration Rates:
  • February 8th - February 16th: $25.00
  • February 17th - March 31st: $30.00
  • April 1st - May 14th: $35.00
  • May 15th - June 13th: $38.00
  • Race Day, June 14th: $40.00
• Non-refundable: Please note, all entry fees are non-refundable
• Kids Fun Run: age 8 and under at 9:15 AM for $15.00, Race Day: $20.00. Includes a water bottle, custom T-shirt, goodie bag, and medal.

Bib and Shirt Pickup

• Early Pickup: June 13th from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM at SNEAKERAMA, 12 Lake Ave, Worcester.
• Additional Early Pickup: June 12th from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the Auburn Elks.
• Race Day: Same day registration from 8:00 AM until 9:30 AM at the ELKS Club in Auburn.
• Custom Race Shirts: Available for the first 1000 registrants, sizes on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Race Course

The start of the race will take place in the Auburn Elks parking lot. Runners and walkers will head left out of the Elks lot onto Route 12. Participants will turn left onto Warren Ave then to Bryn Mawr. Runners and walkers will turn around just past Leicester St. then head back to Bryn Mawr, Warren Ave, right onto Route 12, back into the Auburn Elks parking lot for a total of 3.1 miles.

• Prohibitions: Due to the high volume of participants, dogs will not be allowed on the race route (special service animals are allowed).
• Strollers: Permitted with walkers.
• Parking: Available at the Elks and additional lots nearby.

Competition Divisions

• Uniform Challenge Division: Open to law enforcement officers, firefighters, and military participants in full duty uniform.
• Wheelchair Division: Open to athletes competing with a wheelchair, with awards for top finishers.
• Team Division: Awarded to the entity with the most registered individuals under that team name.

Awards

• Top Finishers: Awards for the top male and female in the Uniform Challenge.
• Overall Finishers: Awards for the top overall male and female finishers.
• Age Groups: Awards for top finishers in age groups: 9-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+.

Important Links

• Register for the Tarentino Strong 5K

Updates

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