2026 GFRC Busa Bushwhack Trail Races 2026 — Framingham, MA

Date
November 15, 2026
Location
Framingham, MA
Venue
575 Pleasant Street (Route 30)
Start Time
9:00 AM
Sunrise
6:34 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $45.00
Events
5.3 Mile Trail Race, 10 Mile Trail Race
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Price : $25 until 10/15, $35 until 8pm on 11/14, $45 until 8:30am on race morning. Location : Park, start, and finish at Brophy Elementary School, 575 Pleasant Street (Route 30), Framingham MA 01701 . Please carpool if you can. Check-In : Begins at 7:30 AM and closes at 8:45 AM. Course Description : The natural trails (some hills, some rocks, & some roots) of Callahan State Park. The first 0.3 and last 0.6 mile of each race is on the road with a finish back at Brophy Elementary. Safety Restrictions : Sorry but pets are not allowed on the race course. Headphones and Air Pods are discouraged. Race Amenities : Indoor pre- and post-race festivities and use of facilities. Well-marked course with mile markers. There is one water stop on the 5.3 mile course and two water stops on the 10 mile course. See maps for locations. Commemorative Gift : A beautiful pair of running gloves. Always "handy" to have! Awards : Log Trophy Awards for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall male and female finishers. Also, 1st place finisher log trophy awards for male and female age groups: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+. (No duplicate age group awards for the overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.) For more information plus past results and photos, visit the Busa Bushwhack page at G FRCrun.org

Course & Travel Notes

The Busa Bushwhack races take place at just 174 feet of elevation, so you won't need to worry about significant altitude adjustment affecting your pacing. With sunrise at 6:36 AM on November 15th, you'll have good daylight for the 9:00 AM start, though typical November weather in Framingham brings highs around 51°F and lows near 31°F, with about a third of days seeing measurable rain—pack layers and be prepared for wet conditions. Norwood Memorial Airport is the nearest option at 13.8 miles from the venue, making it convenient for flying in before the race.

⛰️ 174 ft elevation☀️ Typically 51°F / 31°F · 34% chance of rain✈️ Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) — 13.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 2026 GFRC Busa Bushwhack Trail Races 2026 — Framingham, MA?

2026 GFRC Busa Bushwhack Trail Races 2026 — Framingham, MA takes place on November 15, 2026. The race is held in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Where is 2026 GFRC Busa Bushwhack Trail Races 2026 — Framingham, MA held?

2026 GFRC Busa Bushwhack Trail Races 2026 — Framingham, MA is held at 575 Pleasant Street (Route 30) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

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