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Wachusett Mountain Race

Past Event
Sat, May 23, 2026
Princeton, MA
499 Mountain Road
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About this race

Race Fees: Register Early for Best Price!

  • Early Registration: $25 for the 3-Mile or 10K race until March 17th
  • Registration: $35 for the 3-Mile or 10K race until April 20th
  • Late Registration: $40 for the 3-Mile or 10K race until May 22nd
  • Race Day Fee: $50 for the 3-Mile or 10K race on race day

Special Offer for Seniors

  • Free Registration: Members of the Central Mass Striders in good standing that are 70 years of age or older on race day
  • Verification: Please select the correct option when registering. If your CMS membership and age cannot be verified by the close of online registration, your registration may be removed.
  • Contact: Please contact Kim at [email protected] with questions.
  • Refund Policy: We have an official race policy of NO REFUNDS.

Cancellation Policy

  • Emergency Cancellations: If there is a natural disaster or other type of similar emergency that causes a cancellation, every effort will be made to schedule a postponed race later in the year.
  • No Refunds: However, refunds will not be available.
  • Deferrals: If you need to defer due to medical issue or pregnancy, please contact the Race Director.

3 Mile and 10K Race Information

  • Event Details: The Wachusett Mountain Race is a proud part of the USATF-NE Mountain Circuit 2026.
  • Course Details: For circuit scoring, you will run the 3 mile course uphill to the top of Mount Wachusett.
  • 10K Option: Optionally, you can continue on to the Finish Line located at the bottom of the mountain to complete a full 10K.
  • Prizes: Cash prizes for the male, female, and non-binary winners of the 3 Mile Race and the 10K Race.

Additional Information

  • Age Group Prizes: Merchandise prizes for the age group winners (0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+) of the 10K race. There are no age group prizes for the 3 Mile Race.
  • First 400 Finishers: Mugs for the first 400 runners!

Packet Pick-Up

  • Time: Bib and mug pick-up will be on race day beginning at 8:00 am.
  • Location: Pick-up will be in the parking lot for the Ski Lodge.

Race Details

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