Join Us for the 20th Annual GFRC Busa Bushwhack Trail Races!
Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024       Time: 9:00 am start for both races
Place: Course through Callahan State Park with the start and finish at
Brophy Elementary School, 575 Pleasant St., Framingham
Registration will open in early August

The Busa Bushwhack Facebook Page

2023 Results at Webscorer.Com
2023 Photos - 5.3 mi., 10 mi., and Pipeline Hill Photos
Find past results and photos in the Busa Bushwhack Archives

Location:  Park, start, and finish at Brophy Elementary School, 575 Pleasant Street (Route 30), Framingham MA 01701. Carpooling is encouraged.  

Directions: From Route 9 in Framingham, take Temple Street North (near Gulf Gas Station).  Go to the end of Temple Street and take a left onto Pleasant Street (Route 30).  Brophy School is about 1/2 mile down the road on the right after Hickey Drive.  See Map.

Course Description:   The natural trails (some hills, some rocks, & some roots) of Callahan State Park.  The first 0.3 and last 0.6 mile of each race is on the road with a finish back at Brophy Elementary.

Course Maps:  5.3 mile   10 mile

Safety Restrictions: Sorry but headphones, ear buds, strollers, and pets are not allowed on the race course.

Race Amenities: Indoor pre- and post-race festivities and use of facilities. Well-marked course with mile markers.  There is one water stop on the 5.3 mile course and two water stops on the 10 mile course. See maps for locations.

Commemorative Gifts: Busa Bushwhack commemorative gift for all finishers. Past items have included knit hats, running gloves, and glass or ceramic mugs.  

Awards:   Log Trophy Awards for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall male and female finishers. Also, 1st place finisher log trophy awards for male and female age groups: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+.

Further Questions?: Please email the race director: Bushwhack[at]gfrcrun.org 

"I keep saying, 'If you live long enough, things are going to happen.' I never could have imagined what I've experienced and it's all because of the influence and support of other people. Trust me, there's no such thing as a self made person." - Richard Busa 3/20/11

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