Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon & 5K
When is Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon & 5K?
Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon & 5K takes place on Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Monson, MA.
What distances does Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon & 5K offer?
Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon & 5K offers 2 events: Monson Memorial Classic 5K, Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monson Memorial Classic 5K | 5.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
| Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon | 13.1 mi | $65.00 | Register |
How much does Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon & 5K cost?
Registration for Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon & 5K starts at $30.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon & 5K held?
Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon & 5K is held in Monson, MA at 177 Main Street.
About Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon & 5K
Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon and 5K
The Monson Memorial Classic road race was started in 1996, shortly after the deaths of Kelly Waldron and Kathy Waldron Perry. These sisters died eight months apart from different types of cancer. Kathy suffered with melanoma, and Kelly had breast, bone, and liver cancer. They were wonderful, loving people. This race is in their memory, and past proceeds have gone to American Cancer Association of Western Mass, American Lung Association, Quaboag Valley Hospice, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This year we are giving proceeds to Griffin's Friends.
Griffin's Friends was founded in 1994 in Springfield, MA and named in honor of Griffin Kelleher, who lost his courageous battle with cancer at 14 months of age. Griffin's Friends is a nonprofit group that provides support to children who are stricken with cancer, and their families. To learn more, visit www.griffinsfriends.com
On race day, please bring canned goods to donate to Open Pantry. We will have a collection area at the race.
Race timing services provided by Fast Track Timing
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
- Half Marathon check in 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
- Half Marathon race starts at 12:00 p.m.
- 5K check in 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- 5K race starts at 12:15 p.m.
RUNNER AMENITIES (aka a few of the reasons our race rocks!):
- Post race party featuring live music and the best food ever!
- Prize money $$$
- Chip timing
- Long sleeve tech shirts for the first 200 to register for the half marathon by October 20th
- Finisher medals to all half marathon finishers
- T-shirts to the first 100 to register for the 5K by October 20th
- USATF Half Marathon course # MA15024JK - this means your PR is a true PR!
- Half Marathon course maps: course map with elevation | simple course map
- 5K course map with elevation
USATF Sanction/Certificate # 202310181009411
Half Marathon Map
Results Archive Prior to 2021
- 2021 - Half Marathon | 5K
- 2020 - no race
- 2019 - Half Marathon | 5K
- 2018 - Half Marathon | 5K
- 2017 - Half Marathon Overall | Half Marathon AG | 5K Overall | 5K AG
- 2016 - Half Marathon and 5K
- 2015 - Half Marathon and 5K
- 2014 - Half Marathon and 5K
- 2013 - Half Marathon and 5K
- 2012 - Half Marathon and 5K
- 2011 - Half Marathon and 5K
- 2010 - Half Marathon and 5K
- 2009 - Half Marathon | 5K
- 2008 - Half Marathon | 5K
- 2007 - Half Marathon | 5K
- 2006 - Half Marathon | 5K
- 2005 - Half Marathon | 5K
- 2004 - Half Marathon | 5K
- 2003 - Half Marathon and 5K
- 2002 - Half Marathon and 5K
- 2001 - Half Marathon | 5K
- 2000 - Half Marathon and 5K
- 1999 - Half Marathon and 5K
Prize Money
Prize Info:
HALF MARATHON OVERALL AWARDS
1st Female & Male: $400 each
2nd Female & Male: $300 each
3rd Female & Male: $200 each
4th Female & Male: $100 each
5th Female & Male: $75 each
HALF MARATHON AGE GROUP AWARDS
0-14 Female & Male: Trophy and Bonus Prize each*
15-19 Female & Male: Trophy and Bonus Prize each*
20-29 Female & Male: $50 each or if college student - Trophy and Bonus Prize*
30-39 Female & Male: $50 each
40-49 Female & Male: $50 each
50-59 Female & Male: $50 each
60-69 Female & Male: $50 each
70+ Female & Male: $50 each
* If under 18 or college student: trophy/prize - no cash due to MIAA and NCAA regulations.
Awards
HALF MARATHON OVERALL AWARDS
- 1st Female & Male: $400 each
- 2nd Female & Male: $300 each
- 3rd Female & Male: $200 each
- 4th Female & Male: $100 each
- 5th Female & Male: $75 each
HALF MARATHON AGE GROUP AWARDS
- 0-14 Female & Male: Medal and Bonus Prize each*
- 15-19 Female & Male: Medal and Bonus Prize each*
- 20-29 Female & Male: $50 each or if college student - Medal and Bonus Prize*
- 30-39 Female & Male: $50 each
- 40-49 Female & Male: $50 each
- 50-59 Female & Male: $50 each
- 60-69 Female & Male: $50 each
- 70-79 Female & Male: $50 each
- 80 + Female and Male: $50 each
* If under 18 or college student: trophy/prize - no cash due to MIAA and NCAA regulations.
BONUS AWARDS
- Course Record Female or Male: $250 each
- 1st Monson Female & Male: $100 each
- Repeat Winner Female or Male: $100 (Bonus) each
Course Records
HALF MARATHON COURSE RECORDS
- Female - 1:14:50 - Liz Costello - 2015
- Male - 1:05:56 - Eliud Ngetich - 2019
5K COURSE RECORDS
- Female - 17:12 - Sarah Dupre-Healy - 2003
- Male - 15:34 - Eric Nedeau - 2004
5K Course Map
