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Sunday, November 29th, 2026
239 Concord Road, Marlborough MA
10 Miles
30–44°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
29–40°F
dry
2024
32–43°F
dry
2023
23–35°F
dry
2022
28–42°F
dry
2021
26–39°F
dry
2020
35–52°F
dry
2019
28–39°F
dry
2018
33–41°F
dry
2017
36–57°F
dry
2016
31–49°F
rain
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Race-day forecast says layers
30°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
WHEN: November 29, 2026
WHERE: Ghiloni Park, 239 Concord Road, Marlboro, MA
FEATURES:
- This 20+ year Strider tradition has no entry fee! Just bring 20 canned or non-perishable goods to support the Marlborough Community Cupboard and Hudson Food Pantry.
- The 10-mile and 5-mile courses are run simultaneously and conclude at the finish line in Ghiloni Park.
- Awards for our top finishers in both races!
- Award for the largest team!
- These beautiful courses roll through the hills of Marlborough and Hudson and are well-supported by our cheerful course marshals along the way.
- The 5-mile race is open to walkers and runners.
- A 2:15 time limit will apply to the 10-mile race. Runners who have not reached the 10/5 split after 40 minutes will be directed to the 5-mile finish line by volunteers.
- Photographers on the course!
- Post-race refreshments available!
Registration opens September 1st!
We hope to see you at the starting line at Ghiloni Park at 9:00 am on November 29th.
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