Worcester Firefighters 6K
- Date Sun 7th June 2026
- Time 11:00AM EDT
- Location Worcester, Massachusetts
- Price $17.85 - $41.17
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1km
Event summary
Mark your calendars for the 25th Annual Worcester Firefighters 6K, taking place on Sunday, June 7th, 2026, in beautiful Worcester, Massachusetts! This special event not only celebrates the spirit of community but also honors the brave firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty. The race kicks off at Institute Park, with the Kids 1K Fun Run starting at 11 AM, followed by the exciting 6K Run/Walk and 3K Walk at 11:30 AM.
Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, as participants of all ages come together to enjoy a festive block party atmosphere complete with a BBQ. The Worcester Firefighters 6K is a family-friendly event that marks the perfect start to the summer season. With chip-timing for all 6K and 3K participants, this race promises to be both competitive and fun. Don’t miss out on this memorable occasion—register online before June 5th, 2026, and be part of a tradition that honors our heroes while celebrating community spirit!
Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, as participants of all ages come together to enjoy a festive block party atmosphere complete with a BBQ. The Worcester Firefighters 6K is a family-friendly event that marks the perfect start to the summer season. With chip-timing for all 6K and 3K participants, this race promises to be both competitive and fun. Don’t miss out on this memorable occasion—register online before June 5th, 2026, and be part of a tradition that honors our heroes while celebrating community spirit!
Organiser's Description
SAVE THE DATE!
The 25th Annual Worcester Firefighters 6k is set for Sunday, June 7th, 2026.
After the Worcester Cold Storage Fire on Dec 3, 1999, this road race was created as a living memorial to those men known as the Worcester Six Paul Brotherton, Jerry Lucey, Tim Jackson, Tom Spencer, Jay Lyons and Joe McGuirk.
Sadly, the Worcester Fire Department has had three other members die in the Line of Duty since 1999. Jon Davies in 2011, Chris Roy in 2018 and Jason Menard in 2019. This race continues on to remember their memories and dedication to the City of Worcester.
The Worcester Firefighters 6k Road Race is more than just a road race its a block party atmosphere with a BBQ inside Institute Park. Prior to the 6k and 3K walk, there is a Kids 1k for children under the age of 12. The Worcester Firefighters 6k is a family friendly event to kick off the summer season.
Please join us on June 7th, 2026 for another great run!
RACE INFORMATION
Date: Sunday, June 7th, 2026
Start Times: 11am Kids 1K Fun Run // 11:30 6K Run/Walk + 3K Walk
Start Location: Institute Park, Salisbury St, Worcester, MA
All participants in the 6K and 3K Walk will be chip-timed.
ONLINE ENTRY FEES
Online registration will close at 7pm on Friday, June 5th, 2026.
6K Run/Walk
$33 to 3/31/2026
$35 4/1/2026 to 4/30/2026
$37 5/1/2026 to 6/6/2026
$40 Walk Up Registration Race Weekend
3K Walk
$30 to 3/31/2026
$32 4/1/2026 to 4/30/2026
$34 5/1/2026 to 6/6/2026
$35 Walk Up Registration Weekend
Kids 1K $15
No refunds. No pets. If you are running or walking with a stroller, we ask that you start in the back for safety purposes.
The 25th Annual Worcester Firefighters 6k is set for Sunday, June 7th, 2026.
After the Worcester Cold Storage Fire on Dec 3, 1999, this road race was created as a living memorial to those men known as the Worcester Six Paul Brotherton, Jerry Lucey, Tim Jackson, Tom Spencer, Jay Lyons and Joe McGuirk.
Sadly, the Worcester Fire Department has had three other members die in the Line of Duty since 1999. Jon Davies in 2011, Chris Roy in 2018 and Jason Menard in 2019. This race continues on to remember their memories and dedication to the City of Worcester.
The Worcester Firefighters 6k Road Race is more than just a road race its a block party atmosphere with a BBQ inside Institute Park. Prior to the 6k and 3K walk, there is a Kids 1k for children under the age of 12. The Worcester Firefighters 6k is a family friendly event to kick off the summer season.
Please join us on June 7th, 2026 for another great run!
RACE INFORMATION
Date: Sunday, June 7th, 2026
Start Times: 11am Kids 1K Fun Run // 11:30 6K Run/Walk + 3K Walk
Start Location: Institute Park, Salisbury St, Worcester, MA
All participants in the 6K and 3K Walk will be chip-timed.
ONLINE ENTRY FEES
Online registration will close at 7pm on Friday, June 5th, 2026.
6K Run/Walk
$33 to 3/31/2026
$35 4/1/2026 to 4/30/2026
$37 5/1/2026 to 6/6/2026
$40 Walk Up Registration Race Weekend
3K Walk
$30 to 3/31/2026
$32 4/1/2026 to 4/30/2026
$34 5/1/2026 to 6/6/2026
$35 Walk Up Registration Weekend
Kids 1K $15
No refunds. No pets. If you are running or walking with a stroller, we ask that you start in the back for safety purposes.
Races
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6k
Incl. $4.17 Fee
Sun 7th June 2026 (11:30AM EDT)
$41.17
CLOSED -
3K Walk
Incl. $3.99 Fee
Sun 7th June 2026 (11:30AM EDT)
$37.99
CLOSED -
Kids 1K (Untimed Fun Run)
Incl. $2.85 Fee
Sun 7th June 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$17.85
CLOSED
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