177 Main Street, Monson MA
Sunday, November 8th, 2026
Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon and 5K
Race Overview
The Monson Memorial Classic road race was started in 1996, shortly after the deaths of Kelly Waldron and Kathy Waldron Perry. These sisters died eight months apart from different types of cancer. Kathy suffered with melanoma, and Kelly had breast, bone, and liver cancer. They were wonderful, loving people. This race is in their memory, and past proceeds have gone to American Cancer Association of Western Mass, American Lung Association, Quaboag Valley Hospice, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This year we are giving proceeds to Griffin's Friends.
About Griffin's Friends
Griffin's Friends was founded in 1994 in Springfield, MA and named in honor of Griffin Kelleher, who lost his courageous battle with cancer at 14 months of age. Griffin's Friends is a nonprofit group that provides support to children who are stricken with cancer, and their families. To learn more, visit www.griffinsfriends.com.
Donation on Race Day
- Canned Goods: On race day, please bring canned goods to donate to Open Pantry. We will have a collection area at the race.
Race Timing
- Provider: Race timing services provided by Fast Track Timing.
Race Day Schedule
- Half Marathon check in: 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
- Half Marathon race starts: 11:00 a.m.
- 5K check in: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- 5K race starts: 11:15 a.m.
Runner Amenities
- Post Race Party: featuring live music and the best food ever!
- Prize Money: $$$ available!
- Chip Timing: Accurate timing for all runners.
- Long Sleeve Tech Shirts: for the first 200 to register for the half marathon by October 20th.
- Finisher Medals: for all half marathon finishers.
- T-Shirts: for the first 100 to register for the 5K by October 20th.
- Certified Course: USATF Half Marathon course # MA15024JK - a true PR!
- Course Maps: Half Marathon course maps: course map with elevation | simple course map
- 5K course map with elevation.
USATF Sanction
Certificate # 202310181009411
Event Details
Date: 2026-11-08
Location: 177 Main Street, Monson, MA
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