A certified, chip-timed 5K Race open to runners and walkers to benefit Reliant Foundation and its Community Grants Program.

The Reliant Foundation 5K supports mental health and behavioral health programs and services for children and youth; substance use prevention and recovery for people of all ages; and education and awareness to reduce the stigma surrounding these issues.

Race Day Information
DATE: Saturday, October 4, 2025
REGISTRATION: 8:30am, RACE START: 9:30am

LOCATION: Shore Park (next to Greendale Family Branch YMCA), 115 Shore Drive, Worcester, MA 01605

PARKING: Bancroft School, 110 Shore Drive, Worcester, MA, 01605
*Walk-in registrations are welcome on Race Day until 9:15 AM*

Raffles on Race Day
You can purchase tickets for our raffles on race day up until 10:30 AM:
We will have a 50/50 Raffle and other great raffle packages from: the Worcester Red Sox, Aponi Aesthetics, Worcester Restaurant Group, YMCA of Central MA, New England Runner, and Halloween Candy Baskets
Individual Awards
After the race, we will be presenting awards to our top finishers in each age group, plus special awards for our overall race winners.

Team Awards
Are you the fastest, most fashionable, or the biggest team? Stay after the race for team photos and awards for the top teams.

Did you know? The Reliant Foundation 5K is the first race of three in our 5K for Good Series.

Keep running and walking to make a difference and get Series swag at the final race, plus special prizes for the top runners overall. Join us for three races, one mission, as we run (or walk!) to make a difference in Worcester County. Every step helps provide stability, empowerment, and wellness for those in need.

Reliant Foundation 5K: October 4, 2025

Abby’s House 5K: October 18, 2025

Veterans Inc. 5K: November 2, 2025