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Central Mass Striders
About Us
Races & Events
Race Results
Volunteering
- Volunteering Opportunities
- Rewards & Rules
Members
- Membership Registration
- CMS Merchandise for Sale

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Winter is coming, but the training never stops! Ou

Winter is coming, but the training never stops! Our Sunday Winter Group Runs start THIS WEEKEND, 11/15.

We meet at the Thomas Street parking lot of the Mass Central Rail Trail in West Boylston at 7:30am.

The first loop is a 3.5 mile road course out to the beautiful Old Stone Church and around the West Boylston schools.

On weeks where the rail trail is clear of ice and snow, we will add on additional miles there -- how many is up to you! It is out-and-back and smooth for strollers.

Deeper into the winter, we will rotate through a few pre-planned routes on the streets of Sterling and Clinton.

These runs are open to all. We usually have a few different pace groups, but the group changes week-to-week. Worst case scenario, you get stuck running with Kim. 😉

E-mail any questions to KLGordon@gmail.com

Winter running is better with friends! We hope you share some miles with you soon. 💙

CMS honors veterans this week and throughout the y

CMS honors veterans this week and throughout the year, and we’re grateful for their service.

This Saturday, November 14, all veterans are welcome to join our weekly 5K for free. The race starts at 9 a.m. at Worcester State. Race proceeds, along with an additional donation from CMS, will support American Legion Tatnuck Post. Please see cmsrun.org for more race information.

With gratitude and respect for all who served.

Winter is coming… but Pub Run Mondays at @wormtown

Winter is coming… but Pub Run Mondays at @wormtownbrewery in Worcester are weatherproof. 😃
Join us every Monday at 6:30pm. The regular route is 3.25 miles on city sidewalks — but we have people running and walking many distances. And sometimes, we just show up for a beer and some time with friends. It is a fun, relaxed group and it can help you get through the cold, dark months of winter training.
New runners welcome!

What a great morning at the @teambaa Boston Half!

What a great morning at the @teambaa Boston Half!

As always, thank you to the best @centralmassstriders volunteers in the world. We handled all the hiccups of the hiccup cups like absolute bosses, and even more importantly the support you gave every runner from beginning to end was legendary. I am so proud to have such amazing teammates. 💙

We also want to honor Linda Rogers Luthman and JoAnne Pryce Bedard for their ten years (and more!) of service to this race. They received a special award and recognition from the BAA 💙💛 They are the best of the best! Thank you!

Join us for our annual FREEZER 5 Black Friday Rehe

Join us for our annual FREEZER 5 Black Friday Rehearsal Run!

This is a beloved CMS tradition -- the day after Thanksgiving, 9am start, at the Houghton School in Sterling, MA.

We're getting ready for the Freezer 5, and what better way to kick off the holiday season than with a Black Friday rehearsal run? Whether you're planning to race, want to preview the course, or just need an excuse to get outside and move after Thanksgiving, come join us! All paces are welcome, and this is a great opportunity to get familiar with the route before race day.

No pressure and no racing required! It's a fun, casual run to get ready for one of our favorite winter traditions. Bundle up, bring a friend, and come run with us. 💙

The Sneakerama Fun Run is ALWAYS a special event,

The Sneakerama Fun Run is ALWAYS a special event, but this Thursday at 6:30PM it is going to be extra special -- it's CMS Night!

Come join us for the weekly Fun Run and Walk (on Lake Ave in Worcester), and after the run we will be giving away a free entry to the Whitin Five Mile Road Race, a free entry to the Freezer Five Road Race, a free CMS membership to one lucky runner for your entire family, and more! And you know the snack table is going to be absolutely lit. 😉

It's going to be a beautiful night. Come on down and hang out with the best community around, and help support our holiday races!

Don't miss out on Early Bird (Turkey?) Pricing! Si

Don't miss out on Early Bird (Turkey?) Pricing! Sign up today, 9/30, for your favorite Turkey Trot -- the Whitin 5!

https://whitin5.com

Registration is officially OPEN for the Whitin 5!

Registration is officially OPEN for the Whitin 5! Join us Thanksgiving Day for five miles and one of Central Mass’s favorite running traditions. Whether the Whitin 5 has been part of your Thanksgiving for years or this will be your first time, we’d love to have you there. Register during September to get the best price. Whitin5.com #Whitin5 #CentralMassStriders #CMSRunning #ThanksgivingDay #TurkeyTrot

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