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GFRC Busa Bushwhack Trail Races

Framingham, United States • 2 Nov 2025

Event overview

The 21st Annual GFRC Busa Bushwhack Trail Races take place on November 2, 2025, in Framingham, Massachusetts. The event offers two trail race distances:

  • 5.3 Mile Trail Race
  • 10 Mile Trail Race

Registration fee is listed as $25 and increases to $30 on October 1. Registration closes the day before the race; race day registration is not available.

Course, logistics, and awards

Both courses use natural trails in Callahan State Park with some hills, rocks, and roots. Each race includes a short road section at the start and finish : the first 0.3 mile and the last 0.6 mile are on road, returning to Brophy Elementary School at 575 Pleasant Street (Route 30), Framingham, MA. The courses are marked with mile markers. The 5.3 mile course has one water stop; the 10 mile course has two water stops. Indoor pre- and post-race facilities are available.

All finishers receive a commemorative gift. Log trophy awards are given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall male and female finishers, and 1st place log trophy awards are given by male and female age groups: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+. No duplicate age group awards are given to overall top finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Massachusetts Framingham

Race information

Registration
10 mi
10 Mile Trail Race
5 mi
5.3 Mile Trail Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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