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.

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RACE REGISTRATION

5K Run/Walk (10:00 AM Start)

February 8th - February 16th $25.00

February 17th - March 31st $30.00

April 1st May 14th $ 35.00

May 15th - June 13 (7:00 PM) $38.00

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 ON SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH FROM 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM AT SNEAKERAMA, 12 LAKE AVE, WORCESTER. PICK UP YOUR BIB AND SHIRT, REGISTER FOR THE TARENTINO STRONG 5K, AND USE YOUR $10.00 OFF COUPON TO PURCHASE THAT NEW PAIR OF RUNNING SHOES YOU'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT.

EARLY BIB AND SHIRT PICKUP will also be held on Friday, June 12th from 3:00pm-6:00pm 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 12th. _



_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 finisher in both male and female age groups: 9-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+.