Sun, Nov 8, 2026

Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon & 5K

Monson, MA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

Half Marathon5K

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Aug 8, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon & 5K

The Monson Memorial Classic runs in memory of two sisters who died of cancer, and the race has a long history of directing proceeds to local charities. That purpose sits close to the surface on race day, with a canned-goods donation area set up at the start for a local food pantry. The course is USATF-certified, so any personal best you run here is official.

Post-race, there is live music and food. Prize money goes several places deep in the overall standings, and age group awards cover a wide spread, so competitive runners have real incentive to push.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

90finishers

1:15:24winner

2:02:40median

3:29:33cutoff

Top 3: Antonio Lima (1:15:24) · Matt Provost (1:20:36) · Jenna Gigliotti (1:22:11)

5K · 2025 results

65finishers

18:38winner

32:47median

1:06:58cutoff

Top 3: Nicholas Kratovil (18:38) · Gus Leisentritt (23:17) · Gil Tavares (24:11)

The Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon & 5K has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles11/8/2026 11:00$65

5K11/8/2026 11:15$30

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Common Questions About the Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon & 5K

Will I finish last at the Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon & 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:02:40, and the last recorded finisher came in around 3:29:33, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon & 5K a good first 13.1 Miles?

It is a small race (90 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon & 5K?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:15:24 while the median finisher took 2:02:40. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.