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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Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon & 5K 2025 Results
Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
Half Marathon Results · 2025
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 Results · 2025
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.
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 Oct 25, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
13.1 Miles11/8/2026 12:00$75
5K11/8/2026 12:15$40
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