16th Annual Larry Olsen 5K Classic and Kids Dash 2026 — Hopedale, MA

Date
August 15, 2026
Location
Hopedale, MA
Venue
Hopedale Town Park off Dutcher Street
Start Time
10:00 AM
Entry Fee
$5.00 – $40.00
Events
Kids Dash, 5K
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This race is named in honor of Larry "Legend" Olsen. Larry was an outstanding runner, coach & friend. He won USA Track and Field Masters National Runner of the Year five times, set several US National Masters records, was an 8-time USATF-NE Grand Prix Series Masters Champion, and had the distinction of being the outright winner of races in each decade of his life from his teens to age 60+. He was a founder of the Tri-Valley Front Runners and a dedicated coach for the Hopedale High School Girls Cross Country Team. In 2014, he was inducted into the USATF Masters Hall of Fame. Any High School athlete going into their Senior year who registers for this event will be eligible to apply for the Larry Olsen Scholarship.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 16th Annual Larry Olsen 5K Classic and Kids Dash 2026 — Hopedale, MA?

16th Annual Larry Olsen 5K Classic and Kids Dash 2026 — Hopedale, MA takes place on August 15, 2026. The race is held in Hopedale, Massachusetts.

Where is 16th Annual Larry Olsen 5K Classic and Kids Dash 2026 — Hopedale, MA held?

16th Annual Larry Olsen 5K Classic and Kids Dash 2026 — Hopedale, MA is held at Hopedale Town Park off Dutcher Street in Hopedale, Massachusetts.

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