Holden Road Race - Holden, Massachusetts - Running

The Holden Road Race is a Running race in Holden, Massachusetts consisting of a 5K.

THIS IS THANKSGIVING IN CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS! PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE RUNNING OF THE HOLDEN ROAD RACE. RACE BEGINS AT 8:00 AM. SCENIC CERTIFIED 5K COURSE, FOOD MUSIC, PRIZES. RUNNERS, JOGGERS, WALKERS AND STROLLERS WELCOME. WE WILL SELL OUT AT 2000 REGISTRANTS. The HRR course begins and ends in the Big Y parking lot. The course circles around downtown Holden where runners pass residential neighbourhoods and many local businesses. The USATF certified 5k course has been called a challenge by many of its participants due to its uphill climb that peaks on Jamieson Rd (about the half-way point of the course). As all Holden runners know, you can't run anywhere in this town without encountering a few hills. But with the ups also come the downs and runners are treated to a long downhill section that that winds back to Main St during the latter half of the course. Parts of the course have you facing the morning sun so sunglasses are recommended.