Event Information
Event Description
Please join us for a 5K run and walk to honor the memory of Trooper Thomas Clardy. Husband, father to six children, State Trooper and United States Marine Corps veteran. This race will help us remember this man who dedicated his life to his family and to public service.
Proceeds of the race to benefit the Trooper Thomas Clardy Memorial Scholarship Fund, which, in turn, supports scholarships for college bound seniors at Hudson High School.
When the race is over, you can participate in HudsonFest, Hudson’s Annual Community Festival (www.assabetvalleychamber.org/hudsonfest.shtm), which is held in downtown Hudson, just a mile from Hudson High School. HudsonFest features of sidewalk sales and family entertainment from a wide variety of local vendors.
Event Details
Starts: Rain or Shine: Saturday, June 10, 2017 - 8:30AM
Registration opens: 7:00 AM. Pre-registration - $25. Race day - $30
Amenities: T-shirts guaranteed to the first 800 registered runners. We are offering beautiful custom bibs. Register by May 10 to ensure your bib has your name on it.
Starts & Ends at: Hudson High School, 69 Brigham St, Hudson, MA 01749
Mighty Mite Marathon (Children aged 2 to 6): 9:45 AM in front of the high school. A fun 26.2 yard run. This event is FREE.
Registration Packet Pickup Event
Pick up your registration materials before the race. Event will be Wednesday, June 7th, from 4PM until 7 PM at the Medusa Brewing Company, 111 Main Street in Hudson. (http://www.medusabrewing.com/)
Come join us, pick up your bib and t-shirt, and stick around and enjoy the pub room.
If you cannot make it, registration materials will be available at the race on race day starting at 7 AM.
Please note: In the event of an unforeseen cancellation or reschedule, 100% of any fees from runners who cannot participate will be donated to the Trooper Thomas Clardy Scholarship Fund. There will be no refunds.
Highland City Striders is a registered public charity organization pursuant to 501 (c)3
Awards
Runner Awards: Top overall Male & Female plus the top 3 Male & Female in the following age groups : (17 & under), (18-29), (30-39), (40-49), (50-59), and (60+)
Mighty Mite Marathon: Participation ribbons.
Can't make the race but want a cool shirt ?
Can’t make the race? If you are unable to come on race day, you may still purchase a race shirt to show your support for Trooper Thomas Clardy and the Memorial Scholarship Fund.
You can purchase these shirts at www.nepm.info/trooperthomasclardy. Please place your order by Friday, May 19th.