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

Para Athletes and Course Suitability:
Click here for more details and suggested events for wheelchairs.

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 each 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

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