5K

DESCRIPTION

The 5K is a very flat loop course that starts on Woodland Ave and ends at the Metropolitan Learning Center School.

Event Records:
Male: 17:31 – set by Shizhong Yang in 2018
Female: 20:22 – set by Betsy Overstrum in 2019

Course Suitability for Disabled Athletes:
Click here for more details.

DIVISIONS & AWARDS

This event is timed by Bay State Race Services and uses the B-Tag timing system (timing chip is attached to the back of the race bib). Please wear the race bib on the front of the shirt.

DIVISIONS:

  • Top 3 Overall Male and Female
  • Male Age Group – 9 & under, and 5-year age groups from 10-80+
  • Female Age Group – 9 & under, and 5-year age groups from 10-80+
  • Clydesdale (men 200+lbs.)
  • Athena (women 150+lbs.)
  • Male and Female Hand Cycle
  • Male and Female Wheelchair
  • Male and Female Visually Impaired
  • Male and Female Physically Challenged

AWARDS:

  • Commemorative Awards to the Top 3 in Each Division
  • All awards based on gun time
  • No “double dipping”
  • To collect an award after race day, click here

COURSE SUPPORT

  • Fluid Locations (Water & Nuun Sport Lemon Lime flavor):
    • Pre/Post Race
    • Mile 1.5
  • Bathroom Locations: Start & Finish
  • Event alert system notifications in the pre-race area and at the water station. More...

NOT ALLOWED ON THE COURSE

No dogs (service dogs must be identified as such at all times). No unregistered runners or walkers. Headphones discouraged. No bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, or motorized vehicles.

While we do allow baby jogger/strollers in this event, participants must follow the stroller policy detailed HERE.

  • STARTING LINE SPONSOR


    MILE SPONSOR


    HOPE PARTNER


    INSPIRATION PARTNER


    WATER STOP SPONSOR

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