Race to the Summit Half Marathon and 5K

The Race to the Summit Half Marathon and 5K is a road race run on a challenging course that winds its way through scenic state forests and reservation land with both distances ending on the summit of Wachusett Mountain by way of its auto road. Both the half marathon and 5K courses race along the quintessentially scenic New England roads of Princeton and Westminster, MA.

With the 5K course featuring nearly 1000 feet of elevation change and the half marathon over 2000 feet of elevation change, a challenge certainly awaits the prepared runner. The course will end at the summit of Wachusett Mountain where you can reap the rewards of your hard work at the summit, then ride the chair lift down the mountain to enjoy Wachusett Mountain’s annual BBQFest! Registration includes BBQFest entrance, skyride from summit to base, short sleeve t-shirt and finishers medal!

The combination of a challenging, yet scenic course and post race party at Wachusett Mountain’s BBQFest provides the runner with a very unique experience and a great addition to any fall competition bill! This race is organized by the Marlene A. Mills Foundation which is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization as an authorized affiliate of the Road Runner’s Club of America. The purpose of the Marlene A. Mills Foundation is to perpetuate the sense of community involvement and volunteerism so selflessly displayed by Marlene A. Mills during her life. The Event will meet this purpose by promoting, managing, and implementing a running event that raises funds to support The Marlene Mills Memorial Scholarship and The Dana Farber Cancer Institute as well as promoting the sport of running as a healthy lifestyle.