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| 3/22/07 A community racing for research (Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Research Foundation) 5K run/walk Forest Park massachusetts Lindsay Carey 413-374-2581 www.angelfire.com/planet/racingforrsearch/ lcarey@spfldcol.edu We appologize for the website organization. If you click on the picture and save it to your desktop and then print out the registration form it will work ! :) |
| 4/14/07 3rd Annual Boston Marathon John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo Hynes Convention Center MA Kathleen Chrisom 617-204-4253 www.sportsfitnessexpo.com kchrisom@conventures.com This one-day, free workshop is open to organizers of all road race distances and offers educational, interactive seminars hosted by leading health and fitness professionals. Topics range from race logistics and sponsorship to contingency plans and how to talk to the media. Admission is FREE and open to over 100 local, national and international race directors of all road race distances. For more information and to reserve your space today, please visit www.sportsfitnessexpo.com Join the excitement of Boston Marathon weekend while learning how to improve your event from leading road race industry professionals. Don’t miss this chance to hear from Boston Marathon race officials, sponsors, and media and trade professionals on how to keep pace with an evolving industry. |
| 4/14/07 3rd Annual Race Directors’ Workshop Hynes Convention Center 900 Boylston Street Kathleen Chrisom 617-204-4253 kchrisom@conventures.com This one-day, interactive workshop is open to organizers of all road race distances and offers educational, interactive seminars hosted by leading health and fitness professionals. Topics range from race logistics and sponsorship to contingency plans and how to talk to the media. Admission is FREE and open to over 100 local, national and international race directors of all road race distances. For more information and to reserve your space today, please visit www.sportsfitnessexpo.com Join the excitement of Boston Marathon weekend while learning how to improve your event from leading road race industry professionals. Don’t miss this chance to hear from Boston Marathon race officials, sponsors, and media and trade professionals on how to keep pace with an evolving industry. |
| 4/22/07 Running for Hope Road Race 5K Southbridge MA Lena 1-508-764-4085 info@centerofhope.org |
| 4/28/07 5th Annual Humane Race and Dog Jog 5K, 1 mile Mt. Greylock Regional High School, Williamstown, MA 01267 MA info@humanerace.org 413-447-7878 www.HumaneRace.org info@humanerace.org Run or walk, with or without your dog to benefit the Berkshire Humane Society. Enjoy great prizes, food and entertainment. Beautiful cross country trails. First 100 entrants receive commemorative t-shirt, all dogs receive adorable doggie bandana. On line registration at www.active.com. |
| 5/5/07 High Trek Adventure Boston Jason Hofsess 480.326.4893 www.hightrekadventure.com info@hightrekadventure.com Teams of 2 solve clever clues to find checkpoints using only public transportation and foot! Winning team receives airfare for 2! |
| 05/06/2007 Exercise for Education 5K Burlington High School 123 Cambridge St., Burlington MA Paula Boermeester 781-272-4284 www.burlingtonedfoundation.org race@burlingtonedfoundation.org The day also includes a 1/2 mile Family Fun Run, Prizes, Raffles, Festivities and fun for all! Race details and registration forms and on-line registration available at www.burlingtonedfoundation.org. Fee: $15, post 4/30 $20; fun run is $2.00. Race Day Registration begins 8:00am. Family Fun Run 9:00 am start time, 5K 9:30am start time. Professional timing provided by Granite State Race Services. 5k Course is USATF Certified, with Mile markers, splits, finish line clock, and water @ 2 miles. Post race beverages and food. Awards: Top Two Overall Finishers (M,F/Run; Walk);Top Two Burlington Resident Finishers (M,F/Run; Walk); Top Finishers (Run) in the age categories <10,11-14,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49,50-59, and 60+ . And New in 2007 - Teacher/Educator Challenge |
| 05/06/07 Derrill's Race 5K 32 Payson Ave. - Public Safety Complex - Easthampton MA Lynne Davis 413-527-2529 http://www.derrillsrace.com info@derrillsrace.com Derrill’s Race is a 5K Run/Walk benefit road race held on the Manhan Rail Trail in Easthampton,Massachusetts. Proceeds benefit the Cam Neely Foundation For Cancer Care and Derrill’s Scholarship. Individual and Team entries. 1-mile Kid’s Race. Pre-registration encouraged. FREE T-shirt if postmarked by deadline. Prizes in both individual and team categories. Post race includes awards ceremony, music, free food, kid’s games, free massages,etc. |
| 5/12/07 Chuck Lelas Memorial Scholarship 10K Run/Walk 6.2 miles Forest Park in Springfield Massachusetts Lelas Run/Walk PO Box 40 East Longmeadow, MA 01028 www.lelas.org The Lelas Memorial Run/Walk is held annually to celebrate the life of Chuck Lelas, area coach and guidance counselor.The event, entering its fourth year, was organized to raise scholarship aid for local college bound student athletes. The Harriers will again time the event. Following the race, a cookout, door prizes, and entertainment are available to participants. |
| 5/20/07 HMEA's 6th Annual Independence 5K Walk/Run in the Park 5K EMC2 Corporation's Soccer Field in the Franklin Industrial Park Massachusetts Linda Conley 508-298-1107 508-298-1407 www.hmea.org hmea@hmea.org Proceeds benefit 1200 children and adults with developmental disabilities in more than 110 communities in Central and Southeastern Massachusetts. |
| 6/17/07 Children's Museum in Easton 13th Annual Father's Day Road Race/Fun Walk 5 mile road race, 2 mile walk Children's Museum in Easton Massachusetts Steve Keohane 508-230-3789 508-230-7130 http://www.childrensmuseumineaston.org/fathersdayroadrace.asp cme417@yahoo.com The 13th Annual 5 mile road race and 2 mile walk offers over 50 raffle prizes featuring free child-care for PRE-registered runners, pre and post race sports massage a goody bag for every registered runner and walker, ice cream, DJ, food and drinks at a huge post race party! Online registration fee is $15 and processing fee will be waived. Mailed or walk in registration is $18. Race day registration is $20 |
| 6/17/07 Children's Museum in Easton 13th Annual Father's Day Road Race/Fun Walk 5 mile road race, 2 mile walk The Children's Museum in Easton, The Old Fire Station, 9 Sullivan Avenue, North Easton, MA 02356 Massachusetts Steve Keohane 508-230-3789 508-230-7130 http://www.childrensmuseumineaston.org/fathersdayroadrace.asp info@childrensmuseumineaston.org The 13th Annual 5 mile road race and 2 mile walk offers over 50 raffle prizes featuring free child-care for PRE-registered runners, pre and post race sports massage a goody bag for every registered runner and walker, ice cream, DJ, food and drinks at a huge post race party! |
| 6/23/07 X State Challenge; Hills 2 Harbor 200 Miles Williamstown, MA - Gloucester, MA Massachusetts Paul Curley (781) 890-4262 (781) 890-4280 www.lungma.org biketrek@lungma.org This double century ride is for experienced cyclists looking for a new event. Overnight accommodations will be provided, along with bus transportation to the start, and from finish to parking. There is a $60.00 registration fee, and fundraising is required. Please see website for additional information. |
| 7/4/07 Mattapoisett Road Race 5 miles Shipyard Park ,Mattapoisett MA. Dan White 508-758-3121 www.mattapoisettroadrace.com whizzah@verizon.net The 37th running of this 5 mile July 4th townwide celebration 9am start at the waterfront Shipyard Park. |
| 7/12/07 Haverhill YMCA Independence Road Race 5K 5K Haverhill Stadium Ma Michael Lescord 978-374-0506 www.northshoreymca.org lescordm@northshoreymca.org Great residential course along the Merrimack River with awards, food and kids fun run. |
| 7/27/07 "A-B-C" Golf Tournament to Benefit Diabetes Research Juniper Hill Golf Course, Northborough MA abcgolftournament.googlepages.com abcgolftournament@comcast.net 18 Hole Scramble golf tournament with pre-golf breakfast, BBQ, raffle, contests and prizes. 100% of net proceeds will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to support research for a cure for Type 1 diabetes. |
| 8/4/07 Second annual Forward in Health 5K run/walk 5K Mount Wachusett community college, 444 Green Street, Gardner Massachusetts John Mulqueen 978-632-7846 978-630-3182 www.forwardinhealth.org jmulqueen@forwardinhealth.org 5K race to benefit Forward in Health, nonprofit organization bringing healthcare to Haiti. Prize money for top three men and top three women runners. |
| 8/4/07 Second Annual Forward in Health 5K Walk/Run 5K Mount Wachusett Community College, 444 Green St. Gardner Ma. John Mulqueen 978-632-7846 978-630-3182 www.forwardinhealth.org jmulqueen@forwardinhealth.org Second annual Forward in Health 5K walk/run. Forward in Health is a non-profit organization working to bring improved health care to Haiti. Prize money for runners. |
| 8/19/07 5th Runaways 5 Miler Run/Walk 5 Miles Town Park, North Attleboro MA Mark Zullo 401-284-2363 http://runawaysclub.org/rtm.html mzsurf13@cox.net Course records! 2005 Men's - 25:04 Patrick Moulton, Pelham, NH 2006 Women's - 30:59 Lisa Cappello, N Prov, RI Join us Sunday, August 19, 2007 for our 5th Annual 5 Miler. As the host and organizer of the Runaround 5 Miler, we are pleased to provide a challenging venue through North Attleboro, our rural town and country pastureland setting, that brings together the entire athletic community of recreational and competitive runners and walkers. "I came to get a good run in because I'm training for a marathon in October" - "It's a tough course" - Pat Moulton, 2005 1st Overall "I'm going to be running a half marathon/marathon in the late fall - I accomplished what I wanted to do today." - Chris Magill, 2006 1st Overall |
| 9/3/07 RYKA Iron Girl Boston 10K and 5K 10K and 5K 727-942-4767 www.irongirl.com info@irongirl.com A post-race catered Breakfast Cafй, RYKA performance shirts, personalized race bibs featuring each participant’s first name, chip timing, post-race giveaways, age group awards for the top three finishers in each category, custom finishers medals, music and much more. Fundraising efforts will benefit the Ulman Fund to help support young adults living with and recovering from cancer. Register today at IronGirl.com! |
| 09/09/07 4th Annual John's Race 5K/10K Pope's Tavern at the Intersection of Plymouth street & South Street in Halifax Massachusetts Kaitlyn Bergin 617-529-5232 johnsrace.com kaitb@comcast.net 5K walk/run & 10K run, Scenic Route, Water Aid Stations, Planned Activities for Children, Refreshments, Raffles etc.) |
| 9/16/07 Nahant 30K Road Race 30K Nahant Massachusetts Aj McMahon 617-269-5160, Ex133 617-464-7941 http://www.northshorestriders.com/Nahant30K/ nahant30K@northshorestriders.com 8:30am Start; Sunshine Start at 7:30am for runners running slower than 11 minutes per mile pace. Spectacular seaside course with ocean views. Great free photos. |
| 9/16/07 Suffolk University 9th Annual 5K Road Race & Family Walk 5K Hatchshell at the Esplanade, Storrow Drive, Boston MA Rebecca Coyne 617-994-4231 http://www.suffolk.edu/roadrace roadrace@suffolk.edu Free long-sleeved t-shirts to first 150 entrants; prizes, BBQ, music, raffles, awards |
| 9/22/07 Milford 5K Race and Walk 5K Milford High School Massachusetts Jennifer S. Walsh 508-478-1119 508-634-2341 http://www.milford.ma.us/mcs/roadrace.html jwalsh@milfordma.com All proceeds to benefit the Milford Special Olympic Programs. Monies raised are to go towards, uniforms, transportation, games fees, and an annual banquet. |
| 9/23/2007 Southbridge High School Neighborhood 5k 5K Southbridge MA Steve 508-764-7144 http://thelastmileracing.com/application/southbridgehighschool5k.pdf sccvik@yahoo.com |
| 9/30/07 The 6th Annual Boston Marine Corps Honor Run 5K, 10K Milton MA mchonorrun@conventures.com 1-888-767-RACE www.mchonorrun.com mchonorrun@conventures.com The 6th Annual Boston Marine Corps Honor Run takes place on Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Houghton’s Pond in the DCR Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, MA. This event offers a 5K and 10K course that is open to runners of all abilities. This event is held to raise awareness for The Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation, a group that raises scholarship funds for children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. The race features warm-up and cool-down exercises, a Pull-Up Challenge, awards ceremony and more. The race welcomes all runners and all entrants receive a race t-shirt. For event and registration info, visit www.mchonorrun.com or call 1-888-767-RACE. |
| 10/8/07 The 31st Annual Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women 10K Boston Common MA 1-888-767-RACE www.tuftshealthplan.com thp10K@conventures.com The 31st Annual Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women takes place Monday, October 8, 2007 on the Boston Common with a start time of 12:00 noon. Activities will include pre-race aerobic warm-up, Health & Fitness Pavilion, children’s entertainment and more. This premier race has been selected by USA Track & Field as the USA Women’s National 10K Championship. The race attracts approximately 7,000 women at all levels of fitness, including many world-class elite runners. For event and registration info, visit www.tuftshealthplan.com or call 1-888-767-RACE. |
| 10/28/2007 Second Annual BrockTrot 10K & 1 mile Family fun run 10K Lenox, MA John Toole 413-243-0089 413-243-4221 www.brocktrot.org john@tooleinsurance.com The Second Annual BrockTrot 10k & 1 Mile Family Fun Run On October 28, 2007 the BrockWilkerson Memorial Cancer Research Fund will be holding their annual BrockTrot Run in Lenox, Massachusetts. Participants of the BrockTrot 10K will enjoy Berkshires’ beautiful fall foliage on a scenic, challenging course through the towns of Lenox and Stockbridge. In addition to the 10K, a wonderfully catered lunch will be provided by a local gourmet restaurant held on the pristine grounds of the Shakespeare & Company campus. The night before will be a pre-race dinner and inspirational Team Hoyt presentation. Post race community wide family fun, food and live music with over $3,000 in cash prizes to be awarded will be on tap for this special event. The BrockTrot is held in memory of Brock Wilkerson, who was an inspiration to his friends and family and lived a life with a unique capacity for kindness, friendship and leadership. The BrockTrot Mission is to continue Brock Wilkerson’s legacy of healthy living and dedication to family and to raise critical funds for research of lung cancer in non-smokers. All proceeds will be presented to The Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Last years BrockTrot event raised over $90,000.00 and this year our goal is to double that fiqure! Please be a part of a wonderful celebration of Brock’s life and run the BrockTrot! Visit us at our website: BrockTrot.org and sign up to race, make a donation, or volunteer on this wonderful worthy event. For further information please call John Toole at 413 243 0089 or email at john@tooleinsurance.com. |
| 11/4/07 Veterans Memorial 5K 5K Shrewsbury,MA MA Patrcik Collins 508-845-2398 www.massveterans.org patcollins@townisp.com Flat, fast course. Benefits Central Mass. Veterans Shelter. Kid's race precedes 5K. Lots os prizes and some refreshments. |
| 11/25/07 Andrea Holden Thanksgiving Road Race 5K, 3.1 miles South Dennis Ma MA phone none none I LIKE FROGS! AND PIGGYS |
| 12/01/07 Mayor Higgins' Hot Chocolate Run 5k run, 2m fun walk downtown Northampton MA Jen Dieringer (413) 587-8915 www.hotchocolaterun.com jendieringer@hotmail.com 5k run and 2m walk beginning and ending in vibrant downtown Northampton. First 2500 participants receive a mug designed by cartoonist Hilary Price of Rhymes With Orange. All participants receive steaming hot chocolate at the finish. Event benefits Safe Passage, an organization that supports survivors of domestic violence. |
| 2/9/08 Climb Worcester Stair Climb Race climb 40 flights of stairs (20 floors) 100 Front Street at CitySquare in Worcester MA Elise Daley 781-890-4262 781-890-4280 www.lungma.org and click on the Climb Worcester logo edaley@lungma.org 2nd annual Stair Climb race to benefit the American Lung Association. Race in honor or in memory of someone you know you touched by lung disease or simple race just to challenge yourself. There is a $34 reg. fee and $65 fundraising minimum. Racers are assigned bib numbers and are timed. Various prize categories such as gender, age, racing times, firefighters, police and healthcare professionals. Race up the 40 flights of the 100 Front Street office building. |
| 3/9/08 North Shore 30K & 10.5K and 30K Relay Race the BAC CHALLENGE Distance: 30K / 10.5K and 30K Relay (3 legs) Location : Beverly Athletic Club 7 Reservoir Rd. Beverly, MA 01915 State : Massachusetts Contact : Harry HAP Pratt Phone : 978 578 0634 Fax : Website : www.ultramarketing.biz Email : info@ultramarketing.biz Additional Info : Choose your distance! Individual may run the entire 30K or 10K road race or part of a Relay team of 3 legs of approximately 10K each. This scenic rolling course will bring you down to the coastline and back thru the back roads of Beverly. |
| 4/20/2008 Hot Cocoa 5K Run & Walk for the Safe Haven Project Camp Distance: 5K Run & Walk Location : Marthas Vineyard Regional High School Cross Country Field, Oak Bluffs, MA State : MA Contact : Libby Johnson Phone : 5085242983 Fax : Website : www.safehavenproject.org Email : libbymjohnson@gmail.com Additional Info : The Safe Haven Committee is excited to announce the Hot Cocoa 5K Run & Walk for the Safe Haven Project from which all proceeds will go directly to this years Spring Camp! The Hot Cocoa 5 K Run & Walk for the Safe Haven Project will be held on the first full day of Camp, April 20th from 10:00AM-1:00PM, and will be followed by hot cocoa, a cookout, and celebration upon the finish line with this years campers and music! The Hot Cocoa 5 K Run & Walk for the Safe Haven Project is the kick-off event of this years Camp that brings children with HIV and AIDS together for a week away from judgment on our special Island of Marthas Vineyard. This year we will have about 40 campers arriving on April 19th, and though our fundraising efforts have been very successful, this is the last push! All proceeds from this event will go directly to the Spring Camp, happening as we run; and will be celebrated at the finish line with hot cocoa, food, music, campers, and runners so everyone that has helped so generously can see exactly where their money and efforts have gone! Here are the details for Hot Cocoa 5K Run & Walk for the Safe Haven Project: REGISTRATION: $25.00, or a donation form with a minimum of $50.00 (forms available for download on www.safehavenproject.org) DATE: Sunday, April 20th, 2008 START TIME: 10:00AM (Please show up with time to register) LOCATION: Marthas Vineyard Regional High School Cross Country Field, Oak Bluffs, MA). Off of Sanderson Road, behind the Football Fields. |
| 4/26/08 Urban Dare Boston Boston Common Start MA Kevin Keefe 202 285-4510 http://www.urbandare.com kkeefe@urbandare.com Urban Dare is a 1-day amazing race. Teams of 2 solve clues to find checkpoints where they must take photos or perform dares. Racers are encouraged to call friends for help solving clues. Take the dare! |
| 4/27/08 5K Run/Walk for Research to benefit the Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Research Foundation Distance: 5K Location : Forest Park Sumner Ave Springfield, MA Contact : Physician Assistant Student Organization at Springfield College Address : (203) 241-3696 Fax : Website : www.race-for-research.com Email : lpalmer@spfldcol.edu Additional Info : Students in the PA program at Springfield College learned about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma very early in our academic year when we one of our classmates was diagnosed with this rare form of cancer in 2000. As future health care providers, we have collectively decided to extend our fight beyond the classroom by joining forces with the Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Research Foundation (ACCRF) to raise money for research into a treatment/cure for this disease. Cancer cells from our classmate have been injected into mice to recreate the ACC disease state and are being used to test new therapies (currently there is no effective chemotherapy for metastatic or unresectable tumors caused by this disease). All the proceeds from the event will support research into ACC that will improve therapies and accelerate a cure for the disease. Signature : Lauren Palmer 3/9/08 |
| 5/04/08 The 6th Annual Humane Race and Dog Jog Distance: 5K Trail Run/Walk Location : Mt. Greylock High School, Williamstown State : MA Contact : Alix Cabral Phone : 413-441-3677 Fax : Website : www.HumaneRace.org Email : info@HumaneRace.org Additional Info : Run or walk with or without your dog at this fun and festive 5K. Also includes a 1 mile fun run for kids 12 and under, music by DJ "Feel the Love", dog agility demonstrations by Sugar Bush Farm, great food and prizes, t-shirts for first 100 registrants, doggie bandanas for all four legged runners, medals for the top three finishers and much more! For more information and to register, please visit our website; www.HumaneRace.org! See you there! |
| 5/04/08 5th Annual Derrills Race 5K Run Walk Easthampton MA Liz Provo, Webmaster 413-529-2970 http://www.derrillsrace.com info@derrillsrace.com Derrills Race is a 5K Run/Walk charitable event held on the Manhan Rail Trail in Easthampton, Massachusetts. The race benefits the Cam Neely Foundation For Cancer Care and the Derrills Race Scholarship. individual and team entries. Kid's race and adult race. Great prizes - post race celebration and awards ceremony includes food, music, massages, kids games, and wrap up party. FREE T-shirt with pre-registration or register day of race. Register online. Race pictures available for purchase. Join newsletter for race day info. and reminders. |
| 05/10/08 MMRF Race for Research - Carson Beach, South Boston 5K Walk/Run Carson Beach, South Boston Massachusetts Amelia Lewis - Race Coordinator 203-652-0215 203-972-1259 www.multiplemyeloma.org lewisa@themmrf.org Carson Beach, South Boston - Boston, MA Join us for the Annual MMRF Race for Research - Boston. A great way to support Multiple Myeloma research! This 5K walk/run is fun for the entire family. Visit us at www.mmrfrace.org |
| 05/10/08 Blackberry Urban Challenge Distance: Location : Faneuil Hall Marketplace Boston State : massachusetts Contact : Phone : Fax : Website : www.blackberrycurveuc.com Email : Additional Info : Blackberry Urban Challenge May 10th 2008, Faneuil Hall Marketplace : 8:30 am ET About the event: Two people cut loose in the city on the most extensive wireless network anywhere, armed with the latest technology from Blackberry. Interested? If so, save the date, grab a friend and go to www.blackberrycurveuc.com for your next clue. It just might land you on Alcatraz. |
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5/18/08 Parker Road Race and Springfest 5, 2 mile runs, 2 mile walk 49 Antietam Street, Devens MA Dawn de Freitas 978-842-2605 http://www.parker.org/PEF/ParkerClassicRoadRace basketdealer@gmail.com |
| 5/23/08 Champions For Charity Relay Distance: 34 Miles Location : Race starts @ Massachusetts State House State : MA Contact : Patrick McCavanaugh Phone : 617-288-9898 Fax : Website : www.metrolacrosse.com Email : pmccavanagh@metrolacrosse.com Additional Info : The Relay is a 34-mile, Olympic-torch style event focused on raising funds to directly impact the academic, athletic and personal growth of MetroLacrosse's youth and teens. The Relay will kick off Friday, May 23rd at the Massachusetts State House where the first pass with the official game ball for the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships will be made to a MetroLacrosse participant. The ball will travel through greater Boston neighborhoods culminating at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, May 24th where it will be delivered to the field for the semi-final face off. |
| 5/31/08 The Great Urban Race Boston Jose McIntyre's - 160 Milk St., Boston, MA Massachusetts Joe - info@greaturbanrace.com 800.487.6817 www.greaturbanrace.com info@greaturbanrace.com The Great Urban Race is a one-of-a-kind urban adventure. Teams of two solve clues and complete challenges while navigating through the city and using public transit. It's a scavenger hunt, road race, and wandering party - all rolled into one heck of a fun day! All this, and a $10,000 Grand Prize at the Championships in Las Vegas! |
| 6/8/08 Heel to Toe to Help Heal D Distance: 5K Location : Green Hill Park, Worcester State : Massachusetts Contact : Kimberly Allain Phone : Fax : Website : www.HelpHealD.org Email : info@helpheald.org Additional Info : Registration and Heel to Toes starting point will be at the parks gazebo across from the zoo. Walk registration will be from 1:00 2:00 PM. Pledge form(s) are available through our web page: www.HelpHealD.org. All walkers who raise $150 or more will receive an official Heel to Toe t-shirt. We will be walking rain or shine! After the walk, we will be celebrating everybody's hard work and success by meeting back at the gazebo for refreshments, snacks, and prizes. We will be giving awards to the walker who raises the most in pledges and the walker who get the largest single donation, and other special prizes. |
| 6/8/08 The 6th Annual Harbor Walk & Run Distance: 6-mile walk and 5K run Location : Mother's Rest Area at Carson Place, South Boston State : MA Contact : Emmy Whitney Phone : 617-439-7700 Fax : 617-439-7701 Website : http://harborwalk.kintera.org Email : ewhitney@conventures.com Additional Info : The 6th Annual Harbor Walk & Run takes place Sunday, June 8, 2008 at Mother's Rest Area at Carson Place, South Boston, MA with a start time of 10:00 a.m. The event benefits programs at Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children. This event offers a 6-mile walk and 5K run along the South Boston coast line. Walkers and runners can participate individually or as part of a team. The event features activities for the whole family including a warm-up, music, face painting, inflatable jumping games and entertainers. For event and registration info, visit http://harborwalk.kintera.org. |
| 6/15/2008 Children's Museum in Easton 14th Annual Road Race and Fun Walk Distance: 5 mile run, 2 mile walk Location : Childnren's Museum in Easton, 9 Sullivan Avenue State : MA Contact : Steve Keohane Phone : 508-230-3789 Fax : Website : http://www.childrensmuseumineaston.org/fathersdayroadrace.asp Email : info@childrensmuseumineaston.org Additional Info : Start Fathers Day off on the right foot by joining The Childrens Museum in Eastons 14th annual 5 Mile Road Race and 2 Mile Fun Walk. Whether you walk or run the picturesque course, you will be eligible for many great prizes. All participants will receive a goody bag and will be entered into many exciting raffles. After the race stay and enjoy lots of free food, music, awards and fun at the post-event party. Childcare will be provided for pre-registrants and the first 250 registrants will be given a free t-shirt. All proceeds benefit the Children Museum in Easton, a non-profit organization where children and parents to learn, explore, and tap into hidden creativity. Whether you choose to walk or run, the course takes you through a scenic gently looping course that is mostly flat with a few rolling hills. The course takes you through beautiful tree-lined streets of the historic North Easton Village and around the picturesque Ames Long Pond. The finish line is at the Children's Museum where a post event party will take place. |
| 7/13/2008 TRY-athlon Distance: 500meter swim, 13 bike, 2 mile run Location : Luciano's at Lake Pearl State : MA Contact : Tim Barnes Phone : 508-695-7001 ext 221 Fax : 508-699-0439 Website : http://www.hockymca.org/uploads/pdf/Try-athlon%202008.pdf Email : Timb@hockymca.org Additional Info : Our race is designed to work for beginners as well as for advanced triathletes. ages 14 and older eligible, with awards presented to the three top male and female finishers. Race day parking at King Philip Regional High School, frequent shuttle buses to starting line. |
| 8/23/08 Red Fire Farm 5K Tomato Trot Distance: 5K Location : 7 Carver Street, Granby State : MA Contact : Deb Andre or Patrick Bensen Phone : 413-467-7645 Fax : 413-467-7645 Website : www.redfirefarm.com Email : redfirefarm@gmail.com Additional Info : This unusual trot or walk for fun, winds through the fields of a working organic vegetable farm. Trot time 10:30a.m., registration $15, late registration $18. T shirt comes with registration, prizes for winner, baskets of organic vegetables. After the trot, enjoy the Tomato Festival. 75 varieties of tomatoes to sample, live music, chefs cooking up tomato dishes, artisians and crafters inside the barn and a farmstand full of organic vegetables for sale. |
| 09/06/08 The 68th Annual Ollie 5-miler Distance: 5-miler Location : South Boston State : MA Contact : Phone : Fax : Website : www.ollieroadrace.org Email : Additional Info : The 68th Annual Ollie 5-miler takes place Sunday September 6, 2008 in South Boston, MA with a start time of 10:00 a.m. The running event benefits the South Boston Neighborhood House. This event offers a 5-mile run and 2-mile walk course that is open to runners of all abilities. The race features warm-up and cool-down exercises, awards ceremony and more. For event and registration info, visit www.ollieroadrace.org or call 1-888-767-RACE. |
| 09/12 - 09/14/08 Autumn Escape Bike Trek Distance: 160 miles or 105 miles Location : Cape Cod State : MA Contact : Erin Hickey Phone : 781-890-4262 Fax : 781-890-4280 Website : http://www.mrsnv.com/evt/home.jsp?id=1679 Email : biketrek@lungma.org Additional Info : Grab your bike, bring some friends, and get ready to pedal across the Cape during the American Lung Association's 24th annual Autumn Escape Bike Trek. Designed to attract the expert and novice alike, this adventure from Plymouth to Provincetown combines competition and leisure in a weekend filled with beautiful scenery, prizes, a lobster dinner, entertainment and support along the way. We ride RAIN or SHINE and provide overnight accommodations, medical and technical support, food and beverages and more! |
| 09/14/2008 8th Annual Central Massachusetts Arthritis Walk - Run Distance: 1 mile or 3 mile walk or 5K Run Location : Bancroft School, Worcester State : MA Contact : Pamela Parker Phone : 617-219-8235 Fax : Website : http://arthritiswalkrun.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=261498 Email : pamelaparker@arthritis.org Additional Info : Registration opens at 10:30 am and the walk will kick off at noon. Join us after the walk for our post-walk celebration - a party for the whole family - with food, entertainment, vendors and more! The Arthritis Walk' is the Arthritis Foundation's annual nationwide event that raises awareness and funds to fight arthritis, the nation's leading cause of disability. |
| 09/14/2008 5th Annual John's Race Distance: 5K Walk/Run & 10K Run Location : Pope's Tavern - Intersection of Plymouth & South Streets (rt. 106), Halifax, MA State : Massachusetts Contact : Kaitlyn Bergin Phone : 617-529-5232 Fax : Website : www.johnsrace.com Email : kaitlynbergin@verizon.net Additional Info : Scenic route through the back roads of Halifax. Level Course. Refreshments available for all participants. Plenty of family activities throughout the morning into the early afternoon. Check back for updates. |
| 9/21/08 Boston Arthritis Walk Distance: 1 or 3 Miles Location : Prudential Center State : Boston, Massachusetts Contact : Nesse McCabe Phone : 617-219-8221 Fax : Website : www.bostonarthritiswalk.kintera.org Email : lmccabe@arthritis.org Additional Info : The Arthritis Foundation is seeking walkers of all ages to form teams for the 12th Annual Boston Arthritis Walk. The Boston Arthritis Walk will take place on Sunday, September 21, 2008 at the Prudential Center from 9:30 am ' 1 pm. The funds raised from the Arthritis Walk support the critical arthritis research at Boston area hospitals and the community health programs that sustain these efforts. Register today at www.bostonarthritiswalk.kintera.org. To learn more about the walk, join us for an upcoming informational meeting: Tuesday, June 17, 6-7 p.m. Cambridge Public Library, Central Square Saturday, July 12, 10-11 a.m. Arthritis Foundation, 29 Crafts Street, Suite 450, Newton To RSVP or for more information, contact Nesse McCabe at 617-219-8221 or lmccabe@arthritis.org. |
| 9/21/08 The Second Annual Lone Gull 10K Distance: 10K Location : Good Harbor Beach Footbridge, Gloucester State : MA Contact : Wes Lassen Phone : 978-922-8870 Fax : 978-922-8871 Website : www.lonegull10k.com Email : weslassen@yahoo.com Additional Info : Come and enjoy the beautiful backshore of Gloucester and raise money towards cancer research while doing so. This fast, scenic, and certified race offers a post-race breakfast buffet. |
| 09/28/2008 Fit Together 5K Race and 1 Mile Walk 5k or 1 mile Hadley Common, 100 Russell Street, Hadley MA Britt Ruhe 413.584.1508 413.582.4252 www.fit-together.org fittogether@servicenet.org Flat scenic course. Lots of Prizes. Wheelchair accessible. Registration begins at 8:30 or register online. Race starts at 10:00 a.m. Proceeds benefit Fit Together, a wellness center for disabled people. |
| 09/28/2008 The Run for Wednesday's Child 5k Malden Irish American, 177 West Street, Malden MA Mark Lawhorne 781-397-7583 www.runforwednesdayschild.com MLawhorne@comcast.net |
| 09/28/08 The 7th Annual Boston Marine Corps Honor Run Distance: 10K/5K Location : Houghton's Pond Milton State : MA Contact : Phone : Fax : Website : www.mchonorrun.com Email : Additional Info : The 7th Annual Boston Marine Corps Honor Run takes place on Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Houghtons Pond in the DCR Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, MA. This event offers a 5K and 10K course that is open to runners of all abilities. This event is held to raise awareness for The Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation, a group that raises scholarship funds for children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. The race features warm-up and cool-down exercises, a Pull-Up Challenge, awards ceremony and more. The race welcomes all runners and all entrants receive a long sleeved race t-shirt. For event and registration info, visit www.mchonorrun.com or call 1-888-767-RACE. |
| 10/05/2008 Harvest 5 Mile Road Race and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk Sunday North Easton, MA (508) 238-4776 Pre-registration and on-line $15 Day of registration $20 5 Mile Run [9:00 am] 1 Mile Walk [9:00 am] RACE LOCATION: Old Colony YMCA Frothingham Family Branch 25 Elm Street North Easton, MA 02356 RACE DESCRIPTION: 5 mile certified course with a Family Fun Walk approximately one mile RACE INFO: Health and Wellness Expo. from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. PRIZES: Prizes to the top 3 men and women overall and to the top 3 men and women in age categories (no duplicate awards) - 17 & under, 18-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+. Raffle prizes awarded by lottery - must be present to win. ADDITIONAL INFO: Parking and bathrooms at Frothingham YMCA. Child watch privileges to pre-entries only. https://www.needtorace.com/NEWSITE/signup.php?registration_id=319 5 mile race & 1 mile walk Frothingham YMCA 25 Elm Street North Easton, MA 02356 MA YMCA (508) 238-4776 |
| 10/12/2008 30th Annual Seaside Festival Road Race 5K Laurence Mac Arthur Elementary School, 1175 Rt. 28 South Yarmouth MA Erin Watson 508-414-1155 http://www.yarmouthseasidefestival.com/RoadRace.html ekwatson24@yahoo.com This is the 30th Annual Seaside Festival Road Race. There will be prizes for the top 3 winners for each age catagory. $15.00 Entry Fee Prior to Race and $20.00 the Day of the Race. |
| 10/13/2008 The 32nd Annual Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women Distance: 10K Location : Boston State : MA Contact : Phone : Fax : Website : www.tuftshealthplan.com/tufts10K Email : Additional Info : The 32nd Annual Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women takes place Monday, October 13, 2008 on the Boston Common with a start time of 12:00 noon. Activities will include pre-race aerobic warm-up, Health & Fitness Pavilion, childrens entertainment and more. This premier race has been selected by USA Track & Field as the USA Womens National 10K Championship. The race attracts approximately 7,000 women at all levels of fitness, including many world-class elite runners. For event and registration info, visit www.tuftshealthplan.com or call 1-888-767-RACE. |
| 10/18/08 5th Annual Grace Race Distance: 5 mile run, 5K walk Location : Grace Community Church / 275 Billerica Rd. Chelmsford State : MA Contact : John Feehrer Phone : 781-442-3453 Fax : Website : www.gracerace.net Email : feehrer@comcast.net Additional Info : Great family event! Fast USATF-certified 5-mile run with prize money and trophies to top finishers. Also have a 5K walk covering subset of the 5-mile course. Refreshments and post-race raffle. All proceeds go directly to an orphanage and vocational training center being constructed in Naivasha Kenya. |
| 10/19/2008 The 3rd Annual BrockTrot Distance: 10K Location : Lenox State : MA Contact : Phone : Fax : Website : www.brocktrot.org Email : Additional Info : The 3rd Annual BrockTrot takes place Sunday, October 19, 2008 in Lenox, MA with a start time of 9:00 a.m. This event offers a 10K course, Community Walk & Kids Race course. The race benefits The Brock Wilkerson Memorial Cancer Research Fund, supporting lung cancer research in non-smokers. The race features warm-up and cool-down exercises, awards ceremony and more. The race welcomes all runners and all entrants receive a race t-shirt. For event and registration info, visit www.brocktrot.org or call 1-888-767-RACE. |
| Joints in Motion Boston Massachusetts Lauren Leonard 617-219-8223 617-558-7686 www.jointsinmotion.org lfranco@arthritis.org We offer a premiere charity training program for the Arthritis Foundation with teams running in the 2007 Falmouth Road Race, Reach the Beach Relay, LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, New York Marathon and the 2008 Walt Disney World Half and Full Marathons. Come join the movement and help bring awareness to and raise funds for arhtritis! |
| 11/09/08 World Run Day - For Massachusetts Runners Create your own course and distance Every City & Town in the State Massacusetts Bill McDermott 516 208-7030 http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1642847 runday2008@yahoo.com www.runday.com |
| 11/22/2008 Milton 5K Gobbler for Best Buddies Massachusetts 5K Cunningham School, Milton MA Omar Sanchez 617 690 2410 www.bestbuddiesma.org/gobbler miltonbbma5K@gmail.com Runners and walkers are welcome! |
| 11/22/08 Heartbreak Hill 5K Run/Walk 5K Boston College Massachusetts Lauren Proshan 617-345-0888 www.heartbreakhill5K.kintera.org/FHFC08 Boston College "Gate E" Located behind Boston College Stadium with a start time of 9:00 a.m. This event offers a 5K course that is open to runners of all abilities. The run benefits the Franciscan Hospital for Children. The funds raised at this event will ensure the quality care given to children at the Franciscan Hospital for Children will continue on a day-to-day basis. |
| 12/06/08 5th Annual Mayor Higgins' Hot Chocolate Run 5k run/2m walk Strong Ave., downtown Northampton Massachusetts Sarah Smith 413 586-1125 www.HotChocolateRun.com sarah@safepass.org Scenic 5k run and family friendly 2m walk beginning in vibrant downtown Northampton. Collector's mugs for first 2500 participants; steaming hot chocolate for all! Penguin and polar bear mascots will distribute balloons to kids; great prizes; fabulous entertainment. Event benefits Safe Passage, an agency that supports survivors of domestic violence and their children. |
| 12/6/2008 The 4th Annual Jolly Jaunt Distance: 5K Location : Boston State : Massachusetts Contact : Phone : Fax : Website : www.jollyjaunt.org Email : Additional Info : The 4th Annual Jolly Jaunt takes place Saturday, December 6, 2008 on the Boston Common with a start time of 10:00 a.m. This event offers a 5K course that is open to runners of all abilities. The fun run benefits the Special Olympics of Massachusetts athletes. Participants will help fund sports programs, as well as provide uniforms, sports equipment and traveling opportunities to athletes with intellectual disabilities. For event and registration info, visit www.jollyjaunt.org or call 1-888-767-RACE. |
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