16th Annual Larry Olsen 5K Classic and Kids Dash
- Date Sat 15th August 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Hopedale, Massachusetts
- Price $5.00 - $30.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 16th Annual Larry Olsen 5K Classic and Kids Dash on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in the charming town of Hopedale, Worcester. This exciting event celebrates the legacy of Larry "Legend" Olsen, a remarkable runner and coach, whose achievements include being a five-time USA Track and Field Masters National Runner of the Year and an esteemed member of the USATF Masters Hall of Fame. Participants can look forward to an invigorating 5K race, along with a fun-filled Kids Dash that promises to inspire the next generation of runners.
Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a family looking to enjoy a day of fitness and community spirit, this event offers something for everyone. Plus, high school athletes entering their senior year will have a chance to apply for the Larry Olsen Scholarship by registering for the race. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to honor a true legend while enjoying a day of health, competition, and camaraderie!
Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a family looking to enjoy a day of fitness and community spirit, this event offers something for everyone. Plus, high school athletes entering their senior year will have a chance to apply for the Larry Olsen Scholarship by registering for the race. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to honor a true legend while enjoying a day of health, competition, and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
This race is named in honor of Larry "Legend" Olsen. Larry was an outstanding runner, coach & friend. He won USA Track and Field Masters National Runner of the Year five times, set several US National Masters records, was an 8-time USATF-NE Grand Prix Series Masters Champion, and had the distinction of being the outright winner of races in each decade of his life from his teens to age 60+. He was a founder of the Tri-Valley Front Runners and a dedicated coach for the Hopedale High School Girls Cross Country Team. In 2014, he was inducted into the USATF Masters Hall of Fame.
Any High School athlete going into their Senior year who registers for this event will be eligible to apply for the Larry Olsen Scholarship.
Any High School athlete going into their Senior year who registers for this event will be eligible to apply for the Larry Olsen Scholarship.
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Hopedale Town Park off Dutcher Street, Hopedale, 01747, MA, United States
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