Leonide J. Lemire Road Race

07/05/2026

07/05/2026

Thank you all for coming out on such a spectacular day!!!🎉🎉🎉

07/05/2026

Thanks to all who made this 4th of July EXTRA SPECIAL!!!

07/03/2026

Let's Go!!!
🏃‍♀️ Leonide J. Lemire 4th of July Road Race – Number Pick-Up Reminder! 🇺🇸

Race Number Pick-Up
📅 Friday, July 3
🕟 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Southbridge Community Center
153 Chestnut Street, Southbridge

Can't make it on Friday? No problem!

Race Day Number Pick-Up
🕖 Opens at 7:00 AM

🏁 Race Start: 8:00 AM

We look forward to seeing everyone for the 77th Running of the Leonide J. Lemire 4th of July Road Race! Come early, pick up your number, and get ready for a great race. See you at the starting line!

07/01/2026

🎉 Prize Table Preview – 2026 77th Running of the Leonide J. Lemire 4th of July Road Race! 🎉

Every registered participant has a chance to win from our outstanding prize table, thanks to the generosity of our local businesses and community partners!

🏆 Prize Table Includes:

Gift Certificates from Job Lot
Hometown Eats
A 1-Year Membership to The Overlook Fitness Center
A 1-Month Membership to the Tri-Community YMCA – Family Branch
2 Worcester Bravehearts Tickets
Table 3
Dunk 'N Foam Car Wash
Dunkin'
Cormier's Jewelers
Central Pizza
Cohasse Country Club
2 Tickets to the Optical Heritage Museum
Sturbridge Coffee Roasters
Vibram Shoes

⭐ Plus many more great prizes, including an autographed photo of DeMario Douglas, New England Patriots wide receiver.

⏰ There's still time to register! Don't miss your chance to be part of the 77th running of the Leonide J. Lemire 4th of July Road Race, enjoy a great morning of racing, and take home an exciting prize.

We look forward to seeing you at the starting line!

06/29/2026

🇺🇸 Countdown to Race Day! 🇺🇸

Just a few days until the Leonide J. Lemire 4th of July Road Race!

📅 Saturday, July 4
🕗 Race Start: 8:00 AM
📍 Southbridge Community Center
153 Chestnut Street, Southbridge

Please plan to arrive early to allow time for parking, bib pickup, and getting to the starting line. The race begins promptly at 8:00 AM.

Parking Information
🚗 On-site: Approximately 60 parking spaces are available at the Community Center (153 Chestnut Street).

Additional parking is available at:

📍 Maqui's – 61 Chestnut Street
📍 Southbridge Credit Union – 179 Main Street

Please park only in designated areas and follow directions from volunteers and public safety personnel.

We can't wait to welcome everyone for another great Independence Day tradition as we honor Leonide J. Lemire and our nation's veterans. See you at the starting line! 🇺🇸🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

A shout out to the designer of this years awards...Thank you Lori Blasioli!!!

06/25/2026

🤩EXCITING ADDITION TO THIS YEARS RACE!!!🤩
On the 77th running of the Leonide J. Lemire Road Race, we are excited to introduce an exclusive prize for the top 15 finishers: a commemorative mug! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸Sponsored by UPLIFT: The Art of Strength and Balance, a small group fitness studio located in Charlton, we look forward to starting a new tradition that will celebrate and inspire the fastest finishers on race day. UPLIFT co-owner, Kate Hardy, proposed the new prize in a nod to the years she earned a top finisher mug from another local race. "There's something special about having those mugs on my shelf and they remind me of the dedication and hard work that went into my training." 🎉🎉We look forward to seeing you on the starting line this year and wish you luck in striving to earn one of these inaugural mugs!☕️🎖️

06/17/2026

🚨 NEWS FLASH 🚨

Race registration includes an official event T-shirt for all participants who register for the Leonide J. Lemire 4th of July 5 miler by June 20th!

Don't miss your chance to secure your race shirt and be part of the event. Register before the June 20 deadline to guarantee your T-shirt.

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Register today and join us on race day!

Shirt availability is guaranteed only for registrations received by June 20th. Price increase after June 20th.

05/25/2026

5 Mile route for the 77th running of the 4th of July, Leonide J. Lemire Road Race. Updated 2026 route. START and FINISH is on Chestnut Street. Number pick up, registration, and parking is available at the Southbridge Community Center, 153 Chestnut Street, the home of the Veterans Office.
Register today! Entry includes a commemorative race t-shirt if registered by June 15th.
Pasta dinner option on July 3rd is a new addition to this annual event. https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Southbridge/LeonideJLemireRoadRace

02/22/2026