Annual Leonide J. Lemire Road Race 5 Mile Run – Southbridge, MA 2026

The Leonide J. Lemire 4th of July Road Race in Southbridge is one of the longest running road races in the country! The route takes a scenic course through Southbridge passing all monuments and memorials honoring our local veterans. This race is the perfect way to start off your Independence Day. The Local VFW Post 6055 created the 4.9 mile road race to honor Leonard J. Lemire, a Southbridge native who was killed at Pearl Harbor while serving on the battleship USS West Virginia. He was the first Southbridge resident casualty of WWII. The length of the race is now a 5-miler. This year there, 2026, is a New Start and Finish location The race has come home to the Veteran Council Office MISSION OF THE VETERANS COUNCIL OF SOUTHBRIDGE: Promotes the welfare and provide support to all Veterans of the Town of Southbridge who served in the United States Armed Forces Honorably. NEW Location: The Community Center in Southbridge 153 Chestnut Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 https://www.facebook.com/so