Tarentino Strong 5K
- Date Sun 14th June 2026
- Time 9:15AM EDT
- Location Auburn, Massachusetts
- Price $17.85 - $33.75
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Tarentino Strong 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in beautiful Auburn, Worcester! This special event commemorates the 10th anniversary of fallen hero Ronald Tarentino, Jr., honoring his dedication and service to the community. The race kicks off at the Auburn Elks Lodge at 10:00 AM with a scenic 3.1-mile route that promises to bring together runners and walkers of all ages in celebration of community spirit and camaraderie.
In addition to the main event, there’s a Kids Fun Run for children aged 8 and under starting at 9:15 AM, where young participants will receive a custom-designed T-shirt, a water bottle, a goodie bag, and a medal to celebrate their achievements. With activities like raffles, a live DJ, and chip timing, this event ensures a fun-filled morning for everyone involved. Don't miss out on this opportunity to honor those who serve while enjoying a great day outdoors!
In addition to the main event, there’s a Kids Fun Run for children aged 8 and under starting at 9:15 AM, where young participants will receive a custom-designed T-shirt, a water bottle, a goodie bag, and a medal to celebrate their achievements. With activities like raffles, a live DJ, and chip timing, this event ensures a fun-filled morning for everyone involved. Don't miss out on this opportunity to honor those who serve while enjoying a great day outdoors!
Organiser's Description
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.
This years Tarentino Strong 5K Run/Walk will be held at the Auburn Elks Lodge located at 754 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA. This exciting morning will feature an age 8 and under Kids Fun Run, raffles, DJ, chip timing, live results, and free finish line photos.
_Check back to this page for future updates. _
RACE REGISTRATION
5K Run/Walk (10:00 AM Start)
February 8th - February 16th $25.00
February 17th - March 31st $30.00
April 1st June 13th (7:00 PM) $ 35.00
Race Day, June 14th $ 40.00
_*Please note, all entry fees are non-refundable*_
KIDS FUN RUN: age 8 and under (9:15 AM) $15.00
Race Day, June 14th $20.00
All kids registering for the Fun Run will receive a Tarentino Strong logo water bottle, CUSTOM DESIGNED TARENTINO STRONG KIDS FUN RUN T-SHIRT and a GOODIE BAG filled with special treats and treasures along with a race medal!
BIB AND SHIRT PICKUP
SNEAKERAMA AND TARENTINO STRONG WILL TEAM UP FOR AN EARLY BIB PICK UP EVENT AT THE POPULAR THURSDAY NIGHT FUN RUN! JOIN US ON THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH FROM 4:30-7:00 PM AT SNEAKERAMA, 12 LAKE AVE, WORCESTER. PICK UP YOUR BIB AND SHIRT, REGISTER FOR THE TARENTINO STRONG 5K, AND JOIN OTHER FUN RUNNERS AS THEY MAKE THEIR WAY ALONG THE VERY POPULAR LAKE AVE COURSE. WE WILL BE_ RAFFLING OFF A FREE RACE ENTRY_ AND MAYBE EVEN A VERY LIMITED EDITION, CUSTOM WATER BOTTLE!
EARLY BIB AND SHIRT PICKUP will also be held on Friday, June 12th from 4:30pm-7:30pm at the AUBURN ELKS.
RACE DAY
**Same day registration will be held at the ELKS Club in Auburn from 8:00 AM until 9:30 AM. This is also where you will pick up your bib number and t-shirt the morning of the event if you cannot join us for early bib pick-up. Please arrive early in order to provide enough time to get ready before the race starts!
_Custom race shirts will be available to the first 1000 registrants. ** Sizes on first come, first serve basis. **_
_Personalized bibs are guaranteed to all 5K participants registering on or before May 1st. _
_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. FROM THERE, PARTICIPANTS WILL TURN LEFT ONTO WARREN AVE THEN ON__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._
_DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF RUNNERS AND WALKERS, DOGS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO WALK/RUN ON THE RACE ROUTE (SPECIAL SERVICE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED). STROLLERS ARE PERMITTED WITH THE WALKERS. _
PARKING
Parking is available at the Elks and additional lots nearby.
***UNIFORM CHALLENGE DIVISION***
Open to law enforcement officers, firefighters, and military. Participants will run or walk in full duty uniform for the 5K event.
_Running in Uniform for Law Enforcement Officers_
-Uniform, Ballistic Vest, and Gun Belt
_Running in Uniform for Firefighters_
-Turnouts, Belt, Helmet
_Running in Uniform for Military_
-Uniform top on bottom along with hat
***WHEELCHAIR DIVISION***
The division is open to athletes that are competing either using a wheelchair independently or with a pusher. Awards will be presented to the top finisher.
***TEAM DIVISION***
This award will be presented to the entity that has the most individuals registered under that Team Name.
_AWARDS_
*Awards will be presented to the top male and female Uniform Challenge first place winners.
*Awards will also be presented to the top overall male and female finishers.
*Age group awards will be presented to the top finishers in both male and female age groups: 9-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
This years Tarentino Strong 5K Run/Walk will be held at the Auburn Elks Lodge located at 754 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA. This exciting morning will feature an age 8 and under Kids Fun Run, raffles, DJ, chip timing, live results, and free finish line photos.
_Check back to this page for future updates. _
RACE REGISTRATION
5K Run/Walk (10:00 AM Start)
February 8th - February 16th $25.00
February 17th - March 31st $30.00
April 1st June 13th (7:00 PM) $ 35.00
Race Day, June 14th $ 40.00
_*Please note, all entry fees are non-refundable*_
KIDS FUN RUN: age 8 and under (9:15 AM) $15.00
Race Day, June 14th $20.00
All kids registering for the Fun Run will receive a Tarentino Strong logo water bottle, CUSTOM DESIGNED TARENTINO STRONG KIDS FUN RUN T-SHIRT and a GOODIE BAG filled with special treats and treasures along with a race medal!
BIB AND SHIRT PICKUP
SNEAKERAMA AND TARENTINO STRONG WILL TEAM UP FOR AN EARLY BIB PICK UP EVENT AT THE POPULAR THURSDAY NIGHT FUN RUN! JOIN US ON THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH FROM 4:30-7:00 PM AT SNEAKERAMA, 12 LAKE AVE, WORCESTER. PICK UP YOUR BIB AND SHIRT, REGISTER FOR THE TARENTINO STRONG 5K, AND JOIN OTHER FUN RUNNERS AS THEY MAKE THEIR WAY ALONG THE VERY POPULAR LAKE AVE COURSE. WE WILL BE_ RAFFLING OFF A FREE RACE ENTRY_ AND MAYBE EVEN A VERY LIMITED EDITION, CUSTOM WATER BOTTLE!
EARLY BIB AND SHIRT PICKUP will also be held on Friday, June 12th from 4:30pm-7:30pm at the AUBURN ELKS.
RACE DAY
**Same day registration will be held at the ELKS Club in Auburn from 8:00 AM until 9:30 AM. This is also where you will pick up your bib number and t-shirt the morning of the event if you cannot join us for early bib pick-up. Please arrive early in order to provide enough time to get ready before the race starts!
_Custom race shirts will be available to the first 1000 registrants. ** Sizes on first come, first serve basis. **_
_Personalized bibs are guaranteed to all 5K participants registering on or before May 1st. _
_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. FROM THERE, PARTICIPANTS WILL TURN LEFT ONTO WARREN AVE THEN ON__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._
_DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF RUNNERS AND WALKERS, DOGS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO WALK/RUN ON THE RACE ROUTE (SPECIAL SERVICE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED). STROLLERS ARE PERMITTED WITH THE WALKERS. _
PARKING
Parking is available at the Elks and additional lots nearby.
***UNIFORM CHALLENGE DIVISION***
Open to law enforcement officers, firefighters, and military. Participants will run or walk in full duty uniform for the 5K event.
_Running in Uniform for Law Enforcement Officers_
-Uniform, Ballistic Vest, and Gun Belt
_Running in Uniform for Firefighters_
-Turnouts, Belt, Helmet
_Running in Uniform for Military_
-Uniform top on bottom along with hat
***WHEELCHAIR DIVISION***
The division is open to athletes that are competing either using a wheelchair independently or with a pusher. Awards will be presented to the top finisher.
***TEAM DIVISION***
This award will be presented to the entity that has the most individuals registered under that Team Name.
_AWARDS_
*Awards will be presented to the top male and female Uniform Challenge first place winners.
*Awards will also be presented to the top overall male and female finishers.
*Age group awards will be presented to the top finishers in both male and female age groups: 9-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
Races
-
Tarentino Strong 5K
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th June 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$33.75
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Kids Fun Run
Incl. $2.85 Fee & T-Shirt and Water Bottle
Sun 14th June 2026 (9:15AM EDT)
$17.85
All children registered for this event will receive a Tarentino Strong custom T-shirt, a custom logo water bottle, kids finishers medal, and a goodie bag filled with surprises! All children will require parental/guardian supervision while on Elks Club property.
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