Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon and 5K

22nd Annual
Monson Memorial Classic
Certified Half Marathon
Certified 5K

In Memory of Kelly Waldron
and Kathy Waldron Perry

Date & Time

Race Updates

Location & Directions

Sunday, November 12, 2017

Half Marathon starts at 12:00 p.m. (check in 11:00-11:45 a.m.)

Half Marathon Course is USATF Certified: # MA15024JK

5K race starts at 12:15 p.m. (check in 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)

5K Course is USATF Certified: # MA98030RN

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Race Updates:

• Online Registration at RunReg.com
• Immediate race results available and upload on race night
• Great food as in years past

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Location & Directions:

LOCATION
Start and finish at Monson Memorial Town Hall
Main Street (Route 32), Monson, MA 01057

DIRECTIONS
From Mass Pike: Exit 8 - Palmer, Right off of exit. Left at first set of lights. Follow Rt. 32 South into Monson.

From Hartford, CT: Route 84 East to Stafford Springs exit. Left off of exit. Follow Rt. 32 North into Monson.

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Registration:

REGISTER ONLINE at https://www.runreg.com/monson-memorial-classic

Please note that this is a charity event and we cannot offer entry fee waiver for elite runners. We welcome elite runners by offering great prize money. Please know that your entry fee is going to a great cause, always going to find a way to promote the best resources for cancer treatment.

PLEASE BRING A CANNED GOOD FOR THE OPEN PANTRY

Race Day Registration:
Half Marathon: 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
5K: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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The Cause:

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

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Awards & Amenities:

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.

Course Record Female or Male: $250 each
1st Monson Female & Male: $100 each
Repeat Winner Female or Male: $100 (Bonus) each

5K OVERALL AWARDS
1st Female & Male: Trophy & ale glass
2nd Female & Male: Trophy & ale glass
3rd Female & Male: Trophy & ale glass

5K AGE GROUP AWARDS
0-14 Female & Male: Medal & ale glass
15-19 Female & Male: Medal & ale glass
20-29 Female & Male: Medal & ale glass
30-39 Female & Male: Medal & ale glass
40-49 Female & Male: Medal & ale glass
50-59 Female & Male: Medal & ale glass
60-69 Female & Male: Medal & ale glass
70+ Female & Male: Medal & ale glass

RACE AMENITIES
- Great food & music at the Post-Race Party!
- Long sleeve tech shirts for the first 200 to register for the half marathon
- Ale glasses for those who register for the half marathon
- Finisher medals to all half marathon finishers
- Short sleeve tech shirts for the first 200 to register for the 5K

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Course Maps:

Half Marathon Course Map:

View Larger Map

Half marathon course map with elevation

5K Course Map

5K course map with elevation

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Partners:


www.griffinsfriends.com

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Results & Photos:

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO VOLUNTEER:
Click here to email the race director