Category Archives: Road Race

Road Race, SNETT

FBRTC is searching for 5k volunteers

Greetings Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail community.  The FBRTC is looking for volunteers to help the morning of May 18, 2024 for our annual 5k fundraiser.  Our partners at Tri-Valley Front Runners will be leading the event, but need assistance in the following areas:

  • Parking
  • Greeting/Direction
  • Raffle Tent
  • Registration / Bib Pick Up / Check In
  • Road Crew
  • Water Stop / Turn Around Spot
  • Timing / Start / Finish / Results / Awards

We need volunteers at different times of the morning, from setting up the event starting around 8:00 AM, to supporting the race at 9:00 AM, to breaking down the event starting at 10:00 AM.

If you can help out at all, please sign up below.

Volunteer Sign Up

Fundraising, Road Race, SNETT

Thank you! – 10th Annual 5K Run/Walk

We would like to thank all 103 runners/walkers who participated in our 10th annual (this year virtual) 5K road race.

You can find the results here: https://resultscui.active.com/events/10thAnnualFBRTCVirtualTrailRace5KRunorWalk

Congratulations to the winners: Nicholas Bailey (Men’s Open), Elizabeth Hannon (Women’s Open), Stephen Sullivan (Men’s Senior), Donna Antkowiak (Women’s Senior).

We would also like to thank our race sponsors for their generous donations:

67 Degrees Brewing

Nerds to Go Computer Service

Staples Connect

Anthony Martone, CPA, Walpole

Bellezza Day Spa and Simply Skin by Angela

R.E. Erickson Co.

Ameriprise Financial

Orangetheory Fitness, Walpole

Joseph M. Sardonini Jr, CPA

Castro, Thresher & Oliveira, Certified Public Accountants

Pet Supplies Plus, Franklin

Franklin Agway

PR Running, Westborough

And last, but not least – this race would not be possible without the hard work of our Race Committee and the Tri-Valley Front Runners. Thank you! Please visit the TVFR website for upcoming running events or to become a member.

Road Race

CANCELLED – 10th Annual FBRTC 5K Road Race

3/31/2020 UPDATE – Due to the COVID-19 and school closures until May 4, 2020 the race has been cancelled. Please stay tuned for more details. Thank you.

Register today for our annual road race happening on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at the Remington Middle School in Franklin. Race starts at 10am. You can run 5K or walk 2K.

We are very excited to team up with the Tri-Valley Front Runners (TVFR) organization to help us run the race. Check out their website HERE.

Road Race

2019 Franklin Fives Road Race Fundraiser – Thank you!

We would like to thank all the sponsors, volunteers and participants for another successful year of our fundraiser for the SNETT rail trail. We appreciate your support of our efforts to raise awareness and bring improvements to the trail.

If you have participated in 5K or 5 mile running events, you can find the results HERE.

From left to right: David Labonte – Race Director, State Representative Jeffrey Roy, Jeff Hall – Masonic Excelsior Lodge (Race Sponsors), and Jamie Helen – Deputy Town Administrator Franklin MA.

Thank you to our 2019 race sponsors!

Ameriprise Financial Services; Andson and Associates; Anthony Martone, CPA; Bellingham Lions Club; Charlie’s Tire & Service Center; Castro, Thersher, Oliveira, CPA; Excelsior Masonic Lodge; Franklin Agway; Franklin DPW; Franklin Odd Fellows; Franklin YMCA; Garelick Farms; Jefferey Roy, State Representative; Jolicoeur Overhead Doors; Jospeh M. Sardonini Jr., CPA; Newburyport Odd Fellows; Orangetheory Fitness – Walpole; R.E. Erickson Co.,Inc.; Sincerity Lodge of Odd Fellows, Van-Wal Machine;