Massachusetts Running races in Massachusetts

3/14/09 9th Annual St. Patrick’s Road Race/Walk 1:00 PM Saturday, March 14, 2009 4 miles 60 Clara Barton Road, North Oxford, MA www.bartoncenter.org

4/17/2009-4/19/2009 Boston Marathon® John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo 3 Day Sports & Fitness Expo Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston MA 02115 MA Sheila Green 617-439-7700 617-439-7700 http://www.conventures.com/sportsfitnessexpo/ sgreen@conventures.com The 32nd Annual Boston Marathon® John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo will be held Boston Marathon® Weekend, on Friday, April 17th, Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th, 2009 at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street in Boston. This free and public event is the first and largest runners expo of its kind in the United States, and will be the official runner number pick up for all entrants in the Boston Marathon®. More than 80,000 sports enthusiasts are expected to attend and experience the latest products, services, and trends in the health and fitness industry from over 180 exhibitors. Attendees will be able to purchase a wide variety of athletic apparel from running shoes and gadgets to Official Boston Marathon® merchandise and memorabilia, while sampling a large assortment of health foods and beverages. This year’s Expo will offer the best in running footwear, clothing, and accessories from brands such as Adidas, Nike, Reebok, New Balance, Asics, Mizuno, Brooks, Saucony and a number of additional vendors. The Expo will be held from 2pm-7pm on Friday, and from 9am-6pm on both Saturday and Sunday. For a schedule and more information, please visit http://www.conventures.com/sportsfitnessexpo/ or call 617-439-7700.

4/26/09 Phi Sigma Pi's Teach for America 5k 5k University fo Massachusetts- Amherst Fine Arts Center Massachusetts Ashley Kumlin akumlin@student.umass.edu This race will give prizes to the top male and female as well as raffles for the other runners. The race will be 10$ pre-reg in the University campus center concourse a month prior to the race or 12$ on the day of the race. Represhments will be provided. Race starts promptly at 10am, registration starts at 9am

4/26/2009 Boston College MBA 5K Challenge 5K Boston College, Chestnut Hill MA Meaghan Casey http://www.bc.edu/clubs/gma/mba5kchallenge/5khome.htm caseyuv@bc.edu The BC MBA 5K Challenge is a 5K road race around the scenic Boston College campus in Chestnut Hill, MA. Proceeds benefit the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc. The Foundation's mission is to aid financially disadvantaged families who need assistance in caring for their children with autism; to fund education and research into the causes and consequences of childhood autism; and to serve as a clearinghouse and communication center for new programs and services develop for individuals with autism.

4/26/2009 A Community Racing for Research: 3rd Annual 5K to Benefit the Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (ACC) Research Foundation 5K Forest Park Springfield, MA Massachusetts Lauren Palmer www.race-for-research.com lpalmer@spfldcol.edu Race fee: $12 pre-reg, $15 day of race; The Springfield College Physician Assistant Student Organization is holding a race to raise money and awareness of ACC a rare form of cancer one of our classmates was diagnosed with. All the proceeds from the event will support research into ACC that will improve therapies and accelerate a cure for the disease. Free t-shirts to the first 150 who register. Pre and post race massages. Great raffles! Visit our website for more info and to register- hope to see you there!

5/03/2009 First Annual "UWere, UAre, USpeak...Autism Speaks 3K Walk 5K Race 3K Walk/5K Race UMass Amherst - Student Union Building (outside) Massachusetts Jason Grass (215)264-5243 www.autismspeaks.org/u/umass jgrass@student.umass.edu

05/03/2009 6th Annual Derrills Race 5K 32 Payson Ave. Easthampton MA Liz Provo 413-527-2529 http://www.derrillsrace.com info@derrillsrace.com

05/17/2009 Urban Dare Boston 5 - 7 miles Boston Massachusetts Additional details and website

5/24/09 Paul's 5k Run/Walk for Cardiac Research 5K Start and Finish at Week's Playing Field in Newton Center MA www.paulstmartincharitablecorp.com www.paulstmartincharitablecorp.com info@paulstmartincharitablecorp.com A fun family event to raise funds for preventive cardiac research. Event begins at 8am with an awards ceremony immediately following. T-shirts for first 300 registrants. Discounts available for teams

05/30/2009 The Great Urban Race Boston Varies Boston Massachusetts The GUR Crew 773-770-6032 Additional Details and Website

05/31/2009 John's Race for a Cure 5K Lowell Elks 40 Old Ferry Road, Lowell MA Kathy Marandola www.johnsraceforacure.webs.com kmarandola@lowell.k12.ma.us Family Race! Fun for the whole family, with DJ, characters, raffles, walk and run. Dogs and strollers welcomed.

06/06/2009 Kupenda 5k-run/1-mile walk 5k or 1-mile Wenham (Gordon woods) Massachusetts kupenda@kupenda.org 410-456-2311 http://www.kupenda.org/news-events/kupenda-5k-run1-mile-walk/ kupenda@kupenda.org All proceeds from this race will benefit children with disabilities in Kenya!

06/06/2009 Harpoon 5-Miler to benefit the Angel Fund 5 Miles Harpoon Brewery Boston Jessica Cox 1-888-HARPOON harpoonbrewery.com/5miler 5miler@harpoonbrewery.com

06/07/2009 24th Annual AIDS Walk Boston 6.2 Miles Boston Hatch Shell MA Lauren Proshan 1-888-767-RACE www.aac.org ltproshan@conventures.com The 24th Annual AIDS Walk takes place Sunday, June 7, 2009 in Boston, MA at the Hatch Shell, Esplanade with a start time of 10:00 a.m. The walk is a 6.2-mile fundraising walk along the Charles River. It attracts over 12,000 participants for the common goal of raising money to support many of the AIDS Action Committee community based programs. The event will also include the Larry Kessler 5K along the Charles River. This course will remain entirely on sidewalks. The race features warm-up and cool-down exercises, awards ceremony and more. For event and registration info, visit www.aac.org or call 1-888-767-RACE.

06/14/09 TUfts Medical Center Harbor Walk & Run 5k Carson Beach, South Boston MA Lauren Marett 617-636-4265 617-439-7701 www.harborwalk.kintera.org lmarett@conventures.com Join us for our 7th annual six-mile fundraising walk and 5K run along the shore of South Boston to beneﬁt Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children. The Harbor Walk & Run festival includes activities for the whole family including music, face painting, inﬂatable jumping games, entertainers and more! For more information, please call 617-636-4265. Walk and Run Start: 10:00 AM Family Festival: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Registration Fee: $25 includes t-shirt and access to the family festival Suggested Fundraising: $100

6/14/2009 Seventh Annual Harbor Walk & Run to Support Tufts Medical Center 5k run and 6 mile walk Carson Place at the Boston Teachers Union (Bayside Exposition Center North Entrance) MA Melinda Klein 617-636-8029 www.harborwalk.kintera.org mklein@tuftsmedicalcenter.org Join Team CCSN and support the 20 years of services we have provided to children with special needs and their families.

6/14/09 The Franciscan Hospital for Children Heartbreak Hill 5K Distance: 5K Location : Boston College Phone : 617-204-4220 Fax : 614-345-0888 Website : http://www.heartbreakhill5K.kintera.org/FHFC09 Email : vmorando@conventures.com Additional Info : The Franciscan Hospital for Children Heartbreak Hill 5K takes place Sunday, June 14, 2009 at Boston College with a start time of 9:00 a.m. 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. The race features warm-up and cool-down exercises, awards ceremony and more.

06/21/2009 Children's Museum in Easton 15th Annual 5M Road Race and 2M Family Fun Walk 5M Road Race 2M Fun Walk Children's Museum in Easton Massachusetts Steve Hill 508-230-3789 www.childrensmuseumineaston.org/fathersdayroadrace.asp info@childrensmuseumineaston.org Celebrate Family this Father's Day with our 15th Annual Road Race and Fun Walk at the Children's Museum in Easton! 9 AM Sunday, June 21st Run our 5-mile competitive race with Dick and Rick Hoyt (Team Hoyt) or walk our 2-mile course with your family in our picturesque Father's Day setting! The course begins on Main Street and winds through historic North Easton Village, past world-renowned H.H. Richardson buildings and F.L. Olmstead landscapes, around scenic Ames Long Pond in Stoughton, and returns to the Children’s Museum for the finish. The picturesque course is mostly flat, with a few rolling hills. We offer free childcare for pre-registered participants, and join us after for a festive celebration, where cash prizes to the top finishers will be awarded and numerous other prizes will be raffled off!

8/9/09 Run the 2009 Falmouth Road Race with JIM Falmouth MA Victor Acosta 617-219-8223 vacosta@arthritis.org Run the 2009 Falmouth Road Race with JIM! Reply to: vacosta@arthritis.org Joints in Motion is a team of philanthropic athletes participating in road racing, cycling, walks, triathlon, hiking, and other sports. These athletes through sweat and hard work serve as a focal point for the community to bring awareness, advocacy, and funds to help those who live with the challenge of Arthritis. There are 46 million Americans with Arthritis - some are Joints in Motion athletes! We are hope in motion - come join the movement. Plan a fun and active summer training and running with one of the areas best training groups; Joints in Motion! We have guaranteed entries for the 2009 Falmouth Road Race and no matter what kind of shape you're in we can get you there safely and with a ton of fun to spare. In exchange for raising funds for the Arthritis Foundation we will provide you with uniforms, training twice a week, personal training schedules and a wonderful and experienced running coach! Many of our Falmouth Alumni go on to do the race with us year after year and some even go on to our marathon and triathlon programs! But all of them become part of our Joints in Motion family as you will forever be welcome to train with all our training groups. Contact us immediately and we'll send you more details.

8/13/09 13th Annual Boston Arthritis Walk Prudential Center, Boston MA MA 617-224-1800 www.bostonarthritiswalk.org ckeaveny@arthritis.org 13th Annual Boston Arthritis Walk Lets Move Together The 13th Annual Boston Arthritis Walk will take place on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at the Prudential Center and is open to both teams and individuals. This annual event raises funds for critical arthritis research at Boston area hospitals and for community health programs that help people in Massachusetts live better with arthritis until a cure is found. The Arthritis Walk includes the option of a one-mile or three-mile route, activities for non-walkers and a post-walk party. Help fight arthritis, the nation’s number one cause of disability. To register or for more information, visit www.bostonarthritiswalk.org or contact Mary Halpin at the Arthritis Foundation at 1-800-766-9449 ext. 134 or mhalpin@arthritis.org.

8/22/2009 Tomato Trot at Red Fire Farm 5k Red Fire Farm- 7 Carver St. Granby, MA 01033 MA Janna Berger 413-467-SOIL http://redfirefarm.com/news/tomatofestival.html events@redfirefarm.com Runners, walkers and joggers will make their way through our organic fields and meadows to the finish line where a basket of fresh produce awaits the winners. Pre-registration is $15, and registration at the door is $18. Tomato Trot participants are invited to the Tomato Festival that follows the race. From noon to 5:00 pm, here at the farm, we'll be holding a tomato tasting of our 75 varieties of organic tomatoes, live music all afternoon, cooking demonstrations by professional chefs, food and artisan vendors, kids activities and more! Non-race participants pay a $5 entry fee to the festival.

08/29/2009 5th Annual Ride With the Champions 12, 22, 62-mile options Topsfield Fairgrounds in Topsfied Massachusetts Massachusetts Pat Gaughn 617-439-7700 www.ridewiththechampions.org pgaughn@conventures.com On Saturday, August 29th, 2009, we are asking all cyclists to come join us for the 5th Annual Ride With the Champions, hosted by Special Olympics Massachusetts. This event will serve as the last ride of the summer falling just before Labor Day. The race will start and finish at the Topsfield Fairgrounds in Massachusetts and follow a scenic route along the north shore through Topsfield, Wenham, Hamilton, Beverly, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Essex, and Ipswich. Registration is now open! Participants will have the option of completing a 62-Mile Metric Century course, a 22-Mile course, or a 12-Mile Family Fun Ride.

09/07/2009 Dennis Chamber Labor Day 5K Road Race 5K Johnny Kelly Field, Dennis, Cape Cod MA Spyro Mitrokostas 508.398.3568 508.760.5212 www.dennischamber.com spyro@dennischamber.com Labor Day weekend on Cape Cod! Men, women, junior, senior divisions. Official times, medals for winners and t-shirts for every runner. Challenging course. Near beautifaul beaches. $20/Registration. $15/Juniors. $25 Day of event.

09/20/09 Feet 4 the Trails 10k/5k/1m Hopkinton State Park Massachusetts Rebecca Messier 508-480-8856 508-480-8857 http://f4tt.inov-8.us/race-info Rebecca@inov-8.us We have created this fun trail run to raise money for under-funded state parks. All proceeds will go to them. Everyone is invited. After the races are completed we will have a guest speaker from Environmental Massachusetts talk to us about this serious problem. Hope to see you there!

09/20/2009 Third Annual Lone Gull 10K 10K Gloucester, MA Wes Lassen 978-922-8870 978-922-8871 www.lonegull10k.com weslassen@yahoo.com The Third Annual Lone Gull 10K has the honor as serving as USATF New England's Grand Prix 10K Champioship. Come out on a crisp fall morning and enjoy a fast race along Gloucester's beautiful seacoast all while helping raise money towards the battle against cancer! Please check out www.lonegull10k.com for more details.

09/26/2009 Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Race for Research 5K Walk/Run Boston 5K Carson Beach, South Boston MA Lauren Proshan 1-888-767-RACE www.mmrf.org ltproshan@conventures.com The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Race for Research 5K Walk/Run Boston takes place Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Carson Beach with a start time of 9:00 a.m. This race benefits the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF). The race attracts local MMRF supporters, friends, family and local running enthusiasts. Approximately 1,200 runners and spectators are expected in attendance to support this important cause. The race features warm-up and cool-down exercises, awards ceremony and more. For event and registration info, visit www.mmrf.org or call 1-888-767-RACE.

09/26/2009 New Braintree Fair Road Race 4.2 miles New Braintree Elementary School, Memorial Drive, New Braintree MA Michele or Joe Salvadore 5088673985 www.newbraintreecountryfair.org salvadorejme@aol.com 4.2 mile course is rolling hills through scenic countryside, water stops every mile T-shirts (great T-shirts!) to all 4.2 mile entrants pregistered by 8/31/09, after which they will be given if available. Medals to top three in seven age groups, cash prizes to top male and female overall and top male/female New Braintree residents, free post race raffle. Event is held with the New Braintree Country Fair, fun for families and individuals, young and old, free fair admission, free parking, many free events. Kids free 1 mile race held prior to adult race, medals to top 30 kid finishers

09/27/2009 Fall Fit 5K Smith College: Indoor Track and Tennis Building MA Lynn Oberbillig 413-585-2701 https://www.smith.edu/athletics/fit5k/index.html loberbil@email.smith.edu 2nd Annual Fall Fit 5K Sponsored by the Smith College Athletic Department Proceeds benefit the Northampton Education Foundation & SC Athletics (Last year we raised $3,000 for the NEF) Race Details DATE: Sunday, September 27, 2009 Free kids dash at 10am, 1 mile run/walk at 10:30am, 5K walk at 10:30am, 5K race at 11am Location: smith college campus; start/finish indoor track & tennis facility registration: indoor track and tennis building entry fees: adults: $20, seniors: $15 and students: $10, family package $40 (4 max). Awards: t-shirt to first 700 registered prizes to top 10 finishers for each gender awards to top 2 finishers in each age group per gender prizes to top 2 finishers for each age group prizes to the participant who raises the most money school challenge: top 2 local schools with the most participants win cash! Team challenge: the fit 5. Get a team together to win additional prizes. *top 2 teams with 5 fastest runners *fastest team in your category*best team name * best team uniform. Course: (map) race course details: usatf - certified/sanctioned 5k course with mile markers. Professional start and finish line chip timing provided by accuspect timing services. Water stops and sani cans at start and finish. Kids dash: free - 1mile run/walk around outdoor track. Free wrist bands to all participants. Race packet pick-up: Friday, September 25 from 2pm to 6pm or on race day, September 27, 7:30am to 9am at the indoor trck and tennis facility. After the race: fitness festival after the race at the indoor track and tennis facility.

9/27/2009 Lt. William C. West Jr. ALS Memorial Road Race Distance: 5K Location : Billerica Irish American Club located at 616 Middlesex Turnpike Contact : Phone : 781-255-8884 Fax : 781-255-8811 Website : www.billericapal.org Email : tara.hardimon@als-ma.org Additional Info : The Billerica Police Athletic League (PAL), in association with ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter, is sponsoring the Lt. William C. West Jr. ALS Memorial Road Race on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at the Billerica Irish American Club located at 616 Middlesex Turnpike. The Kids Fun Run (ages 10 and under) begins at 10:00 am while the 5K Road Race/5K Walk begins at 11:00 am. Awards will be given to the top male and female runners. Registration on race day will take place from 8:30 am to 10:00 am. Pre-Registration fee is $15.00, but on race day it is $20. For seniors (65+) the cost is $10.00 and for kids the fee is $5.00. There will be a BBQ with entertainment after the road race. Proceeds benefit ALS patient care and research as well as scholarships in memory of Lt. William C. West Jr. Please call Officers Dale Sarno or William West at 978-667-1212 for more information or download a registration form at www.billericapal.org Hope you will be running or walking with us!!!

9/27/2009 8th Annual Boston Marine Corps Honor Run 5K and 10K Houghton's Pond, Milton MA Lauren Proshan 1-888-767-RACE www.mchonorrun.com ltproshan@conventures.com The 8th Annual Boston Marine Corps Honor Run takes place on Sunday, September 27, 2009 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 long sleeved race t-shirt. For event and registration info, visit www.mchonorrun.com or call 1-888-767-RACE.

10/3/2009 Samaritans "Run for Someone Else's Life" 5K Run/Walk 5K Artesani Park, Brighton MA Samaritans 617-536-2460 www.samaritanshope.org 5k@samaritanshope.org Samaritans 11th Annual “Run for Someone Else’s Life” 5K Run/Walk will be held on October 3rd, 2009 to race funds for suicide prevention. Join us between 8:00 am and 10:00 am for on-site registration. The race starts promptly at 10:00 am! USA Track and Field sanctioned 5 kilometer (3.2 miles) race along the Charles River, based at Artesani Park, Soldier's Field Road, for runners, joggers, walkers, of all ages. Over 1000 event participants will raise funds for and attract new volunteers to the Samaritans, a nonprofit agency dedicated to reducing the risk of suicide, the third leading cause of death for Massachusetts youth and the nation's eleventh leading cause of death for all ages. Prizes and medals will be given to both male and female winners in the following categories: Kids under 12 Ages 13-17 Ages 18-29 Ages 30-39 Ages 40-49 Ages 50-59 Ages 60 - 68 Ages 70+ Medals will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each of the above categories. Prizes will also be given to top individual and team fundraisers.

10/10/2009 6th Annual Grace Race 5M run, 5K walk Grace Community Church, 275 Billerica Rd., Chelmsford MA John Feehrer 978-692-1587 781-442-2863 www.gracerace.org jfeehrer@comcast.net 10:00 AM Start time. Online registration available from race website. $20.00 pre-registration fee. $24.00 race-day registration fee. Registration opens 8:30 AM on race day. Fast USATF-certified 5-mile run with cash prizes to top two male/female finishers and awards to top 3 finishers in each male/female age group. 5K fun/fitness walk for walkers. Great post-race refreshments and raffle. All proceeds fund an orphanage and vocational training center being built in Naivasha Kenya. Participants can download pledge sheet at race website to help raise additional money for this project.

10/12/2009 33rd Annual Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women 10K Boston Common MA Lauren Proshan 1-888-767-RACE www.tuftshealthplan.com/tufts10K/ ltproshan@conventures.com The 33rd Annual Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women takes place Monday, October 12, 2009 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/tufts10k/ or call 1-888-767-RACE.

11/8/2009 1st Annual Victoria L. Mosier Memorial Run 5 Miles American Legion in Raynham (291 Mill St. Raynham, MA, 02767) Massachusetts Steve Keohane 508-823-3300 http://www.homesforourtroops.org/site/Calendar/225151836?view=Detail&id=102601 development@homesforourtroops.org Join Homes for Our Troops for the 1st Annual Victoria L. Mosier Memorial Run. The Memorial Run will take place on Sunday November 8, 2009 at 11:00AM. The Run will begin at the American Legion on Mill St. in Raynham, MA. The course is a fast and flat 5 mile run that winds through the serene residential areas of Raynham before returning to the American Legion. Pre race registration is $18.00 and the deadline is November 3. The online registration deadline is November 5. Day of race registration will be $20.00. The first 200 runners to register will receive a free Homes for Our Troops t-shirt. The race will have 7 male and female divisions based on age and the top 3 finishers in every division will earn a cash prize (1st-$100, 2nd-$75, 3rd-$50). After the race there will be food, beverages, and entertainment on hand. So come out and support Home for Our Troops and join us for the 1st Annual Victoria L. Mosier Memorial Run. For more information visit our website, www.homesforourt roops.org.

12/5/09 The 5th Annual Jolly Jaunt Distance: 5K Location : Boston Common Phone : 617-204-4220 Fax : 614-345-0888 Website : www.specialolympicsma.org Email : vmorando@conventures.com Additional Info : The 5th Annual Jolly Jaunt takes place Saturday, December 5, 2009 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 Massachusetts athletes. Participants will help fund sports programs, as well as provide uniforms, sports equipment and traveling opportunities to athletes with intellectual disabilities.

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