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29TH ANNUAL TRI-VALLEY FRONTRUNNERS BOSTON TUNE-UP 15K
Date :
4/11/2009 10:00:00 AM
Distance :
15K
Start :
Nipmuc Regional High School, Upton, MA
Contact Info :
Frank Nealon, 508-473-4260
gatlas@comcast.net
66 Taft Street
Milford, MA, 01757
www.tri-valleyfrontrunners.com
Description :
Mostly on scenic, rolling well marked paved roads.
John Hancock Boston Marathon® Sports and Fitness Expo
Date :
4/17/2009
Distance :
3 Day Sports & Fitness Expo
Start :
, Boston, MA
Contact Info :
Sheila Green, 617-439-7700
sgreen@conventures.com
One Design Center Place
Boston, MA, 02210
http://www.conventures.com/sportsfitnessexpo/
Description :
More than 80,000 sports enthusiasts are expected to attend the Expo and experience the latest products, services, and trends in the health and fitness industry from over 180 exhibitors.
4th Annual Western Mass Classic: 5K Road Race for People with Disabilities
Date :
4/18/2009 9:00:00 AM
Distance :
5K Run, 1 Mile Walk
Start :
UMass Amherst Fine Arts Center, 151 Presidents Dr, Amherst, MA
Contact Info :
Brian Ambrozavitch, 978 807 0002
bambroza@student.umass.edu
740A Riverglade Dr
Amherst, MA, 01003
www.pushrace.com
Description :
This is a race to raise awareness and funds for people with disabilities hosted by Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Chase The Gorilla Down Argilla
Date :
4/18/2009 9:00:00 AM
Distance :
5K
Start :
Ipswich YMCA, 110 County Road, Ipswich, MA
Contact Info :
Lisa LaPlante, 978-356-9622
petryszynb@northshoreymca.org
110 County Road
Ipswich, MA, 01938
http://www.northshoreymca.org
Description :
Run point to point from Argilla Road, Chasing The Gorilla to finish at the Ipswich Family YMCA for family events and refreshements.
> Register Online
The Boston Marathon® John Hancock Sports Medicine Symposium
Date :
4/18/2009
Distance :
Start :
Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA
Contact Info :
Valerie Morando, 617-204-4220
vmorando@conventures.com
1 Design Center Place
Boston, MA, 02210
Description :
This two-day free Symposium is geared toward runners of all abilities and will feature well known Doctors in the field of Sports Medicine and Sports Related Injuries from some of the most prestigious hospitals in the world.
8th Annual Shawn D. Patterson Memorial
Date :
4/19/2009 11:00:00 AM
Distance :
5K/10K
Start :
Gates Intermediate School, Scituate, MA
Contact Info :
Pat Patterson, 508-790-5834
patpattersn@netscape.net
P.O. Box 252
Scituate, MA, 02601
http://www.coolrunning.com/major/09/shawnpatterson/
Description :
Beautiful rolling course through Scituate, 10K course along the coast and past Scituate Lighthouse. Long sleeve Tshirts guaranteed to the first 300 registrants. Prizes to the top Male and Female runners. Kids fun run at 10:00 am and each child gets a free Tshirt. Great race day raffle!
Louies Run
Date :
4/19/2009 10:00:00 AM
Distance :
5K
Start :
Buttonwood Park Senior Center, New Bedford, MA
Contact Info :
Paul Correira, (508) 636-3718
info@louiesrun.com
1000 Fisher Rd
Dartmouth, MA, 02747
www.louiesrun.com
Description :
Includes and Kids Fun Run, and 5K Walk
> Register Online
Quincy Lions 12th Annual Run/Walk for Sight
Date :
4/25/2009 11:00:00 AM
Distance :
5K for Run/Walk and 1K for Children
Start :
Pageant Field, Southern Artery, Quincy, MA
Contact Info :
Loretta McTiernan, 617-694-2751
lmctiernan@sssb.com
16 Silver St.
Quincy, MA, 02169
quincylionsclub.org
Description :
12th Annual Quincy Lions Club Run/Walk for Sight, proceeds to benefit eye research, provide eye care to those in need and support Lions Club charities. 1K starts at 10:30 am.
> Register Online
Race against violence
Date :
4/25/2009 9:00:00 AM
Distance :
5k
Start :
YMCA, Greenfield, ma
Contact Info :
Irene Woods, 413-774-5873
Ilwoods@aol.com
74 crescent street
greenfield, ma, 01301
Description :
certified 5k route for runners and walkers to benefit the local domestic violence program, NELCWIT. Childrens fun run at 9am
18th Annual Groton Road Race
Date :
4/26/2009 11:00:00 AM
Distance :
Tot's Trot, 2K, 5K, and 10K
Start :
Groton Dunstable Middle School, Groton, MA
Contact Info :
Race Director, 978-842-4110
racedirector@grotonroadrace.com
P.O. Box 451
Groton, MA, 01450
http://www.grotonroadrace.com
Description :
Groton Road Race features a Tot’s Trot, 2K, and certified 5K and 10K courses on beautiful country roads.
26th Edition James Joyce Ramble
Date :
4/26/2009 11:00:00 AM
Distance :
10K
Start :
Endicott Estate, 686 East St., Dedham, MA
Contact Info :
Martin Hanley, 781 329 9744
mhanley@ramble.org
P.O. Box 2
Dedham, MA, 02027
http://www.ramble.org
Description :
This 26 year old fine arts running event is reputed to be one one of the most unique events in the country.
Blue Hills Trail Races
Date :
4/26/2009 9:00:00 AM
Distance :
10M and 3M
Start :
Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton, MA
Contact Info :
John Goldrosen, 781-447-2812
trailrunning@colonialrunners.org
891 Washington St.
Whitman, MA, 02382
www.colonialrunners.org
Description :
Choose from two races (10M and 3M) with courses on dirt trails and forest paths in the Blue Hills Reservation, just south of Boston.
Boston College MBA 5K Challenge
Date :
4/26/2009 9:00:00 AM
Distance :
5K
Start :
Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, MA
Contact Info :
Meaghan Casey, 201-960-7197
caseyuv@bc.edu
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467
http://www.bc.edu/clubs/gma/mba5kchallenge/5khome.htm
Description :
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 and to fund education and research into the causes and consequences of childhood autism.
Highland Park Challenge
Date :
4/26/2009 10:00:00 AM
Distance :
7 miles
Start :
Highland Park pond, Greenfield, MA
Contact Info :
Jeff Hansen, 413-774-7233
jeffrunzalot@yahoo.com
146 Davis Street
Greenfield, MA, 01301
www.sugarloafmac.org
Description :
The course is a two-loop trail run with numerous steep climbs and rocky footing. Its very challenging and very fun.
Ring Around the Neck 5 mile run/walk
Date :
4/26/2009 2:00:00 PM
Distance :
5 mile Certified run/walk race
Start :
10 Atlantic Ave, Marblehead, MA
Contact Info :
Jeanne Smith, 781 631-9622 x1433
smithj@northshoreymca.org
40 Leggs Hill Road
Marblehead, MA, 01945
www.northshoreymca.org
Description :
Beautiful scenic ocean run/walk 5 mile certified road race to benefit our "Y for All" campaign, so everyone can belong to the Y!
> Register Online
Run A Pleasant Mile/5k
Date :
4/26/2009
Distance :
Kids 1 mile Adult 5k
Start :
8am/Reg TMHS, Tewksbury , Ma
Contact Info :
Peter Molloy, 978 996 0173
pmolcoach@yahoo.com
320 Pleasant St
Tewksbury , Ma., 01876
http://www.glrr.net/races/Pleasant_mile_5k/index.html
Description :
Tewksbury Run a Pleasant Mile 5k race and 1 mile kid’s fun run, to benefit TMHS Scholarship fund. Sunday April 26th at TMHS. Prizes for top age group winners. Fees: $15 pre register-$20 race day and $10 for students. Race information and registration form can be found at http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/1/index.shtml or http://www.glrr.net/races/Pleasant_mile_5k/index.html
Tewksbury Run a Pleasant Mile
Date :
4/26/2009
Distance :
5k, and Kids 1 mile
Start :
8am reg TMHS, Tewksbury , ma
Contact Info :
Peter Molloy, 978 996 0173
pmolcoach@yahoo.com
320 Pleasant st
tewksbury , ma., 01876
http://www.glrr.net/races/Pleasant_mile_5k/index.html
Description :
Tewksbury Run a Pleasant Mile 5k race and 1-mile kid’s fun run, to benefit Tewksbury Memorial High School Scholarship fund. Sunday April 26th 2009 at TMHS, 320 Pleasant St. Tewksbury Ma. Fees: $15 pre register-$20 race day and $10 for students. Race information and registration form can be found at http://www.glrr.net/races/Pleasant_mile_5k/index.html
33rd Annual Attleboro YMCA 5 & 10 K Road Races
Date :
5/2/2009 9:30:00 AM
Distance :
5K & 10K
Start :
Balfour Riverwalk Park, Attleboro, MA
Contact Info :
Bob Withers, 508-222-7422
bwithers@attleboroymca.org
63 North Main St.
Attleboro, MA, 02703
www.attleboroymca.org
Description :
5 and 10K races, 5K @ 9:30AM, 10K @ 10:15AM...T Shirts to 1st 150...$12 pre, $15 day of
> Register Online
4th Annual HEF 5K SmartRun/Walk for Educagtion
Date :
5/3/2009 12:00:00 PM
Distance :
5k
Start :
Lion's Pavilion, 33 Main St, Hatfield, MA
Contact Info :
Ann Podlozny, 413-313-5537
HEF.info@gmail.com
PO Box 573
Hatfield, MA, 01038
www.hatfieldeducationfoundation.org
Description :
Fast and flat 5k walk/run and associated 1 mile Kids Fun Run through historic Hatfield -- great prizes, lots of family fun!
5th Annual BEF Exercise for Education 5K USATF Certified Run/Walk
Date :
5/3/2009 9:00:00 AM
Distance :
5K
Start :
Bulrington High School, 123 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA
Contact Info :
Paula Boermeester, 781 272-4284
info@burlingtonedfoundation.org
PO Box 756
Burlington, MA, 01803
burlingtonedfoundation.org
Description :
USATF Cert. 5K Run or Walk, 1/2 mile Family Fun Run. Prizes, Raffles, Festivities and Fun for All!
6th Annual Derrills Race
Date :
5/3/2009 10:00:00 AM
Distance :
5K
Start :
32 Payson Ave., Easthampton, MA
Contact Info :
Liz Provo, 413-527-2529
info@derrillsrace.com
c/o Wellness Within Chiropractic
Easthampton, MA, 01027
http://www.derrillsrace.com
Description :
Derrill's Race is a 5K Run/Walk event held on the Manhan Rail Trail in Easthampton, MA. Proceeds benefit the Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care, Derrill's Race Scholarship and other charitable causes. Individual and team entry. Adult Race, Kid's Race, Prizes, Food, Fun, Massages and post race party. Pre-registration or register day of event. Free parking.
Exercise for Education
Date :
5/3/2009 8:00:00 AM
Distance :
5K USATF Certified
Start :
Burlington High School 123 Cambridge St, Burlington , MA
Contact Info :
Paula Boermeester, 617-974-1110
info@burlingtonedfoundation.org
PO Box 756
Burlington , MA, 01803
www.burlingtonedfoundation.org
Description :
5K and 1/2 mile fun run hosted by the Burlington Education Foundation with fun supplied by Mix 98.5 van, massage therapy by Zen-Muscular therapy and live music by The Real School of Music.
First Annual Jeanne Arathuzik 5K Run/Walk
Date :
5/3/2009 11:00:00 AM
Distance :
3.1 miles
Start :
Algonquin Regional High School, Northborough, MA
Contact Info :
ksteele6221@charter.net, 508-662-1256
ksteele6221@charter.net
Algonquin Regional High School
Northborough, MA, 01532
www.run4jeanne.org
Description :
Registration @9:ooam kids Fun Run @10:00 t-shirts to all registered before April 15th. $20.00 before April 15th. $25.00 after April 15th.
MSAEC - TAKE the CHALLENGE 4 KT/DA
Date :
5/3/2009
Distance :
5K, 10K, 13.1
Start :
Mansfield Lodge of Elks #2633, Mansfield, MA
Contact Info :
Julia Durmis, 925-708-6662
jdurmis@yahoo.com
P.O. Box 451
Mansfield , MA, 02048
julia-msaec4ktda.com
Description :
This the first event of the Massachusetts State Association of Emblem Clubs to support the Kidney Transplant/Dialysis Association, Boston MA, our State Project since 1976.
North Shore Wellness Fair 5K Road Race and Fun Walk
Date :
5/3/2009 9:00:00 AM
Distance :
5K
Start :
Salem State College O'Keefe Center, Salem, MA
Contact Info :
Tracy Morin, 978-542.6550
tmorin@salemstate.edu
352 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA, 01970
https://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1689249
Description :
13th Annual North Shore Wellness Fair 5K Road Race and Fun Walk. Race begins at 9:00 a.m. sharp, rain or shine! Number pick up begins at 7:30 a.m. on race day.
Backshore 5 Mile
Date :
5/8/2009 6:30:00 PM
Distance :
5 Miles
Start :
Good Harbord Beach, Gloucester, MA
Contact Info :
Nicole Bembridge, 978-283-0470 x-109
bembridgen@northshoreymca.org
71 Middle St.
Gloucester, MA, 01930
www.northshoreymca.org
Description :
Run along the beautiful backshore of Gloucester. Some of Gloucester's most beautiful scenery can be seen along this route. This year's pre-registration participants will receive a technical shirt!
> Register Online
9th annual Cape Cod Irish Village Road Race
Date :
5/9/2009 11:00:00 AM
Distance :
5 Mlies
Start :
Cape Cod Irish Village , West Yarmouth, MA
Contact Info :
Kevin Enright, 508-958-8110
racedirector@yarmouthfire.com
96 old Main Street
South Yarmouth, MA, 02664
www.ccivrr.com
Description :
Fun 5 mile, Plenty of Food and drink, Trophies all catagories, Cash prize to overall M/F runners, Great raffle prizes, Special room rates for runners 508-771-0100.
Breakheart 6K Classic
Date :
5/9/2009 10:00:00 AM
Distance :
6K
Start :
Wakefield High School , Wakefield , MA
Contact Info :
Cormac McCarthy, 781-481-5728
cmccarthy@stonehambank.com
P.O. Box 431
Wakefield , MA, 01880
http://www.wakefieldrotaryclub.org/
Description :
Flat, off road course through the scenic Breakheart Reservation.
NECC 5K Walk/Run for Autism
Date :
5/9/2009 10:00:00 AM
Distance :
5K
Start :
Southborough Town Hall 19 Common St, Southborough, MA
Contact Info :
Amy Atwell, 508-481-1015 x.3142
aatwell@necc.org
33 Turnpike Rd
Southborough, MA, 01772
http://necc.kintera.org/5K
Description :
The Humane Race and Dog Jog
Date :
5/9/2009 10:00:00 AM
Distance :
5K fun run and 1 mile walk
Start :
The Browns, Water St., Williamstown, MA
Contact Info :
Alix Cabral, (413) 441-3677
info@humanerace.org
228 Main Street, #415
Williamstown, MA, 01267
www.HumaneRace.org
Description :
Run or walk with or without your dog to benefit the Berkshire Humane Society while enjoying Williamstown, the Berkshire's "Village Beautiful".