Run for a Cause
In partnership with the Marlborough Fire Department 100% of registration profits are donated to Toys for Tots, bringing joy to local children this holiday season
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5K
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Register for 5K$44.79
Event Location
The event is located at Lost Shoe Brewing Company, 19 Weed Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
Registration
Save by signing up early! Day-of registration will increase to $50. Online registration closes Wednesday, November 18th at 11:59PM EST. Day of Registration is open 8:00am-9:30am.
Shirts
Long sleeve tech shirts are provided to all participants who register by November 1st and are available after that date as available.
Raffle Prizes
All registrants will receive one raffle ticket in their race packet. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased for $10 each or with a toy donation. Before the race begins at 10 AM, drop your raffle ticket into the prize bin for the prize you hope to win! Raffle winners will be drawn during the race and notified by text message.
Course

Parking
Free parking is available right next to the start line at 1 Court St, Marlborough, MA 01752
Packet Pickup
Packet Pick-Up is available in the taproom starting on Wednesday November 18, 2026 at 12PM through 9:30AM on Race Day
Awards
Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three in each category: Male, Female, and Non-Binary (First Place: $100 Lost Shoe Gift Card, Second Place: $75 Lost Shoe Gift Card, Third Place: $50 Lost Shoe Gift Card). Each category must have at least three entrants for awards to be issued.
Doggos and Kiddos
Strollers and dogs are welcome! Dogs must be leashed. Please be mindful and maintain a safe distance from other participants at all times during the race. Children 10 and under are welcome to participate with a parent or guardian for free! Only paid registrants will receive a time tracking race bib.
Volunteers
Interested in volunteering on race day? We are looking for volunteers to help at the registration table from 8AM-11AM, along the course during the race from 9AM-11AM, and a race sweeper from 9:30am-11:30am to follow the last runner and release the course volunteers along the way. All volunteers will receive a $25 Lost Shoe gift card as a thank you for helping! If interested, please email 5k@lostshoebrews.com
Post Race Party
Stick around after the race for the Post Race Party!
DJ 9:30am-12:30pm
Santa arriving at 12:30PM (free pictures with a toys for tots donation)
Contact information
- Event contact
- Melynda Gallagher