The 4K (2.5 miles) is a fun route for runners and walkers. The race starts and finishes on the Woodland Street Entrance to Keney Park. It utilizes the roads inside the park, showcasing one of New England’s largest public parks!
4K
COURSE
SOCIAL DISTANCE RACING:
HMF continues to closely monitor best safety practices for outdoor events and plan race details following state and local guidelines. If race modifications are required, details will be updated on site pages and via email to all registered participants.
RACE START
The race start will consist of one corral with “Self Seed” pace per mile signs to assist with participant spacing.
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 your race bib). Please wear your race bib on the front of your shirt.
DIVISIONS:
- Top 3 Overall Male and Female
- Male Age Group – 9 & under, and 10-year age groups from 10-80+
- Female Age Group – 9 & under, and 10-year age groups from 10-80+
- Clydesdale (men 200+lbs.)
- Athena (women 150+lbs.)
- Non-Binary More…
- Disabled Athletes More…
AWARDS:
- Commemorative Awards to the Top 3 in each Division
- Overall awards based on gun time, all others awarded on chip time
- No “double dipping”
COURSE SUPPORT
MARKINGS:
- Yellow signs with blue arrows mark all turns
- All mile points are marked on the road and with signs
- Clocks at finish line and along the course
AMENITIES:
- Hydration
- Pre/Post Race & Mile 1.2 (2K)
- Open cup service, handed out at arms length
- Elongated water station layout to prevent participant congestion
- Participants are encouraged to carry their own fluids
- Portalets: Pre/Post Race
- Medical personnel
- Event alert system notifications in the pre-race area and at the water station. More…