5K
DESCRIPTION
The 5K starts just after the half marathon, running a loop around UMass campus, finishing at Haigis Mall.
Event Records:
Male: 16:23 – set by Collin McGlynn in 2019
Female: 18:46 – set by Maura Tyrrell in 2019
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.)
- Disabled Athletes More…
AWARDS:
- Commemorative Awards to the Top 3 in Each Division
- All awards based on gun time
- No “double dipping”
COURSE SUPPORT
- Fluid station (Water Only) start/finish, one location along the route
Baby Jogger/Strollers are NOT permitted in the half marathon race but will be allowed in the 5K race, please see details on the stroller policy HERE.