Race for the Refuge

05/25/2026

A tiny bit of history about the Assabet River National Wildlife- an interesting book about the origins of the ARNWR and the stories of the families who lived there before.

https://maynardhistory.org/archives/5594

All proceeds from the race get donated to local charities, including The Friends of Woodlands and Waters, which supports conservation and education efforts at the refuge.

We hope you can join us on September 27th, 2026 in Sudbury.

News New Book on the Ammo Dump ByDave Griffin November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 Paul Boothroyd and his family are pleased to announce the publication of a multi-decade project to tell the stories of the families displaced by the taking of land in Maynard, Sudbury, Stow, and Hudson at the beginning....

05/12/2026

Something new for 2026....runners in the six hour race are allowed to have a pacer after 1pm. Pacers can help keep you at your targeted pace, whisper words of sweet encouragement and remind you to eat. All great things to help you reach the finish line!

There is no fee for pacers to participate and they are encouraged to use the aid station food, but they must sign in when they arrive.

Register here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Sudbury/RaceForTheRefuge

05/01/2026

Happy everyone! Just leaving a few of our favorite photos from last year's event here for your enjoyment.

Registration for 2026 is open now:

https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Sudbury/RaceForTheRefuge

04/24/2026

Let's fill this board up with new memories for 2026! We hope you can join us for another fun day on the trails on September 27th at the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge in Sudbury MA.

https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Sudbury/RaceForTheRefuge

04/06/2026

https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Sudbury/RaceForTheRefuge

Hi Friends! We are so pleased to announce that registration for our 2026 event is OPEN! Please come join us for another fantastic day on the trails on Sunday, September 29, at 9:00am at Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge in beautiful Sudbury Massachusetts. We expect to sell out once again this year so please sign up now to secure your spot and swag.

Three race options for you to think about: 10km, 30km or the 6 hour event.

03/29/2026

We are so pleased to announce that registration will be opening for our 2026 event, taking place on September 27th at the Refuge! We wanted to open registration early as we know many are already planning their fall races. Please consider running with the Highland City Striders for a 10km loop, 30km or spend the day with us for the six hour endurance event.

Registration opens April 6th.

03/17/2026

Green is one of our favorite colors here at race headquarters and we are proud to announce that we will once again be going green for the race. To minimize waste bring your own bottle or foldable cup to enjoy hydration while at the race.

Registration opening soon.

01/14/2026

Hi Race for the Refuge friends!

We were so pleased that the inaugural 2025 Race for the Refuge was such a huge success! More than $7,000 donated and 200 happy runners.

Who wants to run another loop (or three...or six) around the refuge? Please save the date: Sunday September 27th at 9:00am.

Registration opening soon.

11/14/2025

Hi Race for the Refuge Friends! A sincere thank you to all of you who were able to run and donate at our inaugural race. We were beyond pleased to donate $6,000 to the Friends of Woodlands and Waters and $1,000 to the Jeremy Eschelbacher Memorial Fund. As a thank you, the Highland City Striders were gifted with a tour of a bunker and coffee hour at the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge.

11/11/2025

Hi Race for the Refuge Friends! Here is a great, challenging race to sign up for...Just bring15 canned goods and you get to run and be supported through the roads of Hudson and Marlborough.

Sign up here:

https://highlandcitystriders.org/tough-ten-turkey-trot/

10/18/2025

Hi Race for the Refuge Friends! Please consider joining the Highland City Striders for another race this fall: a challenging road race through the towns of Marlborough and Hudson. In lieu of an entrance fee we ask that you bring 15 canned goods to benefit the local food pantry. Rumor has it that the the "No time for Walken" sign will make an appearance at the Hosmer Street water stop.

https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Marlborough/ToughFastTurkeyTrot