| 31st Great Harvard Fourth of July Race |
| Date : | 7/4/2008 8:45:00 AM |
| Distance : | 5 mile/ 1 mile Fun Run |
| Start : | Bromfield High School, 14 Mass Ave., Harvard,
MA |
| Contact Info : | John
Lee, 978-456-8750
jwilee@charter.net
27 Ayer Road
Harvard , MA, 01451
www.harvardraces.org |
| Description
: | The 5 mile race
is a loop course over well shaded country roads with a spectacular 1 mile down hill finish. The race proceeds go to the Harvard
Park and the William McCurdy Community Track |
| > Register Online |
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| Duxbury 4th of July Road Race |
| Date : | 7/4/2008 9:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 4.25 miles |
| Start : | Duxbury Middle School; St. George St., Duxbury, ma |
| Contact Info : | Beth Kenney, 781-934-9252
bak5557@aol.com
p.o. box 966
duxbury, ma, 02331
www.team-pegasus.com |
| Description
: | Scenic, fast and
flat road race along the ocean in Duxbury with prize money for the course record (m/f) |
| > Register Online |
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| Lawrence Sons Of Italy 4th of July Road Races |
| Date : | 7/4/2008 9:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 5K and 5 Mile |
| Start : | Veterans Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, MA |
| Contact Info : | Marshall McCloskey, 6175489877
mmccloskeyjr@netscape.net
39 Clover St
Belmont, MA, 02478-2410
www.coolrunning.com/major/08/sonsofitaly/ |
| Description
: | New (flatter) courses
this year, along with 1K Youth race and 5K walk. |
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| Mattapoisett Road Race |
| Date : | 7/4/2008 9:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 5 miles |
| Start : | Shipyard Park/Water Street, Mattapoisett, MA |
| Contact Info : | Holly White, 508-758-3121
whizzah@verizon.net
PO Box 291
Mattapoisett, MA, 02739
www.mattapoisettroadrace.com |
| Description
: | A great way to celebrate
the 4th of July, running through the beautiful little New England seaside village, all proceeds provide scholastic awards
for our local high school "running" seniors who are going on to college. |
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| Northampton Running Company 4 on the 4th to Benefit
Center for New Americans |
| Date : | 7/4/2008 8:30:00 AM |
| Distance : | 4 miles |
| Start : | Gothic Street, downtown Northampton, Northampton, MA |
| Contact Info : | Kristine Lynch, 413-517-0059
nohorunning@yahoo,com
90 King Street
Northampton, MA, 01060
www.northamptonrunningcompany.com |
| Description
: | This unique community
event is a collaboration between the Northampton Running Company and Center for New Americans, a non-profit adult education
program that provides free English language classes for immigrants and refugees in the Pioneer Valley. |
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| Whistleblowers 4K Road Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk |
| Date : | 7/4/2008 10:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 4K and 1 Mile Fun Run |
| Start : | Lanesville Community Center, 8 Vulcan St., Gloucester,
MA |
| Contact Info : | LEAP,
LEAPJuly4@aol.com
PO Box 7144
Gloucester, MA, 01930
www.LEAP-Lanesville.org |
| Description
: | Mostly flat, tree-lined
course throughout picturesque Lanesville with free BBQ for all participants and prizes for top 3 male and female participants. |
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| The Patriot Triathlon |
| Date : | 7/5/2008 7:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 1.2 mile swim/58 mile bike/13.1 mile run |
| Start : | Cathedral Camp, Freetown, MA |
| Contact Info : | Eric Averill, 508-378-7608
eric.averill@verizon.net
154 East Street
East Bridgewater, MA, 02333
www.PatriotTriathlon.com |
| Description
: | Scenic and flat
long distance triathlon in southeast MA. Great post-race meal and festivities. |
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| Whately Police Triathlon |
| Date : | 7/6/2008 7:30:00 AM |
| Distance : | Sprint .5m.swim/14m.bike/3m.run |
| Start : | Tri-Town Beach, Whately, MA |
| Contact Info : | Sue Monahan, 413-522-6421
sbmonahan@comcast.net
P.O.Box 803
Whately, MA, 01093
www.whately.org |
| Description
: | 1st annual Sprint
Triathlon .5 mi.swim/14 mi.bike/3 mi.run fundraiser for local police station renovation. |
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| 3rd Annual Haverhill YMCA Independence Road Race |
| Date : | 7/10/2008 6:30:00 PM |
| Distance : | 5K |
| Start : | Riverside Park Stadium, Haverhill, Ma |
| Contact Info : | Christie Elmoukhlis, 978-374-0506 x107
lescordm@northshoreymca.org
81 Winter Street
Haverhill, Ma, 01830
www.northshoreymca.org |
| Description
: | A great residential
course design with wide roads will guide you along the Merrimac River, finishing at the stadium at Riverside Park. The course
will be professionally timed by Yankee Timing and has been accurately measured by a Jones/Oerth counter. Great family fun
with the Kids Fun Run beginning at 5:45 pm. |
| > Register Online |
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| 3rd Annual Cannonball Run 5K Road Race and Walk |
| Date : | 7/13/2008 9:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 5K (3.1 M) |
| Start : | 8:00AM Park Street, Belchertown, MA |
| Contact Info : | Elizabeth Taras, (413) 687.3144
coldsprings@charter.net
75 Mountain View Drive
Belchertown, MA , 01007
www.stonehousemuseum.org |
| Description
: | $100 Cash prizes
for top male and female runners; challenging hills and straightaways. Fun race! Free admission to Living History Days! |
| > Register Online |
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| Take the Lake 5K |
| Date : | 7/13/2008 8:30:00 AM |
| Distance : | 5K (3.1 Miles) |
| Start : | Comverse, 200 Quannapowitt Pkwy, Wakefield, MA |
| Contact Info : | Tom Mignosa, 781 944 1156
info@takethelake5k.com
PO Box 154
Wakefield, MA, 01880
http://www.takethelake5K.com |
| Description
: | A fast, flat and
scenic run (or walk) around Wakefield's Lake Quannapowitt. Chip timed for professional results - but open to walkers and
runners of all types. Proceeds to benefit breast cancer charities. |
| > Register Online |
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| Marathon Sports 5-Miler |
| Date : | 7/17/2008 7:00:00 PM |
| Distance : | 5 Miles |
| Start : | Weston High School, Weston, MA |
| Contact Info : | Marathon Sports, 781-237-0771
255 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA, 02481
www.marathonsports5miler.com |
| Description
: | Flat course with
rolling hills run on grass and paved surfaces. A summer tradition! |
| > Register Online |
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| Sapienza Memorial Road Race |
| Date : | 7/17/2008 6:45:00 PM |
| Distance : | 4 miles |
| Start : | Haverhill High School, Haverhill, MA |
| Contact Info : | Joy Kessler, 978-372-9522
SapienzaRace@comcast.net
121 Kingsbury Avenue
Haverhill, MA, 01835
www.SapienzaRace.com |
| Description
: | The 22nd Sapienza
Race is a great traditional road race and a family event at Haverhill High School. |
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| Mashpee 5K Woodland Run |
| Date : | 7/19/2008 8:30:00 AM |
| Distance : | 5K |
| Start : | Quashnet Valley School, 150 Old Barnstable Rd., Mashpee, MA |
| Contact Info : | Heidi McLaughlin, (508) 539-1400 ext. 546
hlm@ci.mashpee.ma.us
16 Great Neck Rd. North
Mashpee, MA, 02649
www.ci.mashpee.ma.us |
| Description
: | A 3.1 mile race
on mostly on very well graded dirt, with some pavement running. Race is a point to point race, runners will be bused to starting
line. |
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| Race for Open Space |
| Date : | 7/19/2008 8:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 5k run/walk |
| Start : | Westmoor Club, Cliff Road, Nantucket, MA |
| Contact Info : | Gage Dobbins, 508-228-2884
gdobbins@nantucketconservation.org
PO Box 13
Nantucket, MA, 02554
www.nantucketconservation.org |
| Description
: | a family friendly
5K walk and run to benefit the work of the Nantucket Conservation Foundation |
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| Race for Open Space |
| Date : | 7/19/2008 8:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 5K race/walk |
| Start : | Westmoor Club, Cliff Road, Nantucket, MA |
| Contact Info : | Gage Dobbins, 508-228-2884
gdobbins@nantucketconservation.org
PO Box 13
Nantucket, MA, 02554
www.nantucketconservation.org |
| Description
: | 5K race/walk to
promote awareness of the Nantucket Conservation Foundation's efforts to preserve open space on Nantucket Island. |
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| Falmouth Sprint Triathlon |
| Date : | 7/20/2008 7:30:00 AM |
| Distance : | 1/3-mi Swim; 9-mi Bike; 3.1-mi Run |
| Start : | Surf Drive Beach, Falmouth, MA |
| Contact Info : | Time Out Productions, 508-224-3601
rich@timeoutproductions.com
48 Great Kame
Plymouth, MA, 02360
www.timeoutproductions.com |
| Description
: | 14th annual short-course
event on Cape Cod along the Atlantic Ocean with views of Martha's Vineyard |
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| Lowell Mill City Triathlon/ Aquabike |
| Date : | 7/20/2008 8:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 1/3mi swim 13mi bike & .9mi swim 26mi bike |
| Start : | Lowell Heritage State Park, Lowell, MA |
| Contact Info : | Claire Cloutier, 978-902-7584
ccloutiertri@aol.com
3 Dickens Lane
Tyngsboro, MA, 01879
www.doublecracing.com |
| Description
: | New this year for
athletes who enjoy the swim and bike. |
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| Lowell Mill City Triathon/International |
| Date : | 7/20/2008 8:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | .9mi swim, 26mi bike, 6.2mi run |
| Start : | Lowell Heritage State Park, Lowell, MA |
| Contact Info : | Claire Cloutier, 978-902-7584
ccloutiertri@aol.com
3 Dickens Lane
Tyngsboro, MA, 01879
www.doublecracing.com |
| Description
: | Very fast course,
great venue. |
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| Lowell Mill City Triathon/Sprint |
| Date : | 7/20/2008 8:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 1/3mi. swim, 13mi bike, 4mi run |
| Start : | Heritage State Park, Lowell, MA |
| Contact Info : | Claire Cloutier, 978-902-7584
ccloutiertri@aol.com
3 Dickens Lane
Tyngsboro, MA, 01879
www.doublecracing.com |
| Description
: | Perfect race for
a beginner. Great venue and wonderful course. |
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| Vineyard Scoops 5K tour of Edgartown |
| Date : | 8/3/2008 9:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 5k with 1/2 k fun run for tots |
| Start : | The Farm Institute at Katama, Edgartown, MA |
| Contact Info : | Kathy OSullivan, 508-627-8303
roadraces@yahoo.com
PO Box 1932
Vineyard Haven , MA, 02568
www.mvmultisport.com |
| Description
: | Fast, flat loop
with scenic ocean vistas. |
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| 41st Annual Beverly Yankee Homecoming Road Race |
| Date : | 8/7/2008 6:30:00 PM |
| Distance : | 5K |
| Start : | Lynch Park, Beverly, MA |
| Contact Info : | Andrew Walker, 978-927-6855 ext. 142
walkera@northshoreymca.org
254
Essex Street
Beverly, MA, 01915
www.northshoreymca.org |
| Description
: | Join us for this
fun family event at beautiful ocean-side Lynch Park. |
| > Register Online |
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| The 30th Annual Brew Run |
| Date : | 8/9/2008 |
| Distance : | 5.2 miles |
| Start : | Thew Woodshed, Brewster, MA |
| Contact Info : | Thomas Meagher, 508-896-3235
rspitler@cox.net
80
Center Street
Brewster, MA, 02631
www.brewsterbrewrun.com |
| Description
: | First 15 Men and
Women receive Brew Run t-shirts. Merchandise Awards from Brewster area. |
| > Register Online |
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| 3rd Annual Lake Quannapowitt Swimsuit Classic |
| Date : | 8/15/2008 6:30:00 PM |
| Distance : | 5K |
| Start : | Lord Wakefield Hotel, 595 North Ave, Wakefield, MA |
| Contact Info : | Dave Corbett, 617-968-7801
dcorbett719@hawks.rwu.edu
PO Box 282
Medford, MA, 02155
www.mysticrunners.com |
| Description
: | A scenic, flat 5K
race in your Swimsuit on a Friday night, with food and awards to follow. $12.00 through August 7th, $15.00 from August 8th,
up to and including race day. |
| > Register Online |
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| 6th Runaways 5 Miler Run/Walk - Proceeds Benefit CVNA Hospice Care |
| Date : | 8/17/2008 9:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 5 Miles |
| Start : | Town Park, 45 South Washington St., North Attleboro, MA |
| Contact Info : | Mark Young, 508-339-0147
mrymd@comcast.net
P.O. Box 826
Mansfield, MA, 02048
http://runawaysclub.org/runaways_5_miler.html |
| Description
: | Race-day Registration
7:30 a.m., markers each mile, water stop 2, 4, and finish on our slightly rolling, single loop course, Sanctioned and Certified,
course, $400 Cash Prizes, Medals, Best Post-Race Feast, Giant Prize Raffle, Free Random Raffle, Music, Massage Therapy. |
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| Operation Troop Support Run & Fun Walk |
| Date : | 8/23/2008 9:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 5 Mile Run & 2.5 Mile Fun Walk |
| Start : | Danvers Armory Armory Road, Danvers, MA |
| Contact Info : | Elaine Woolaver, (978) 578 0634
raceinfo@nii.net
81 Eastern Ave
Essex, MA, 01929
www.troopsupport.com |
| Description
: | Raise funds to send
holiday gifts to the troops while running two loops or walking one loop of these back streets. |
| > Register Online |
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| Ronny's Fun Run |
| Date : | 8/23/2008 10:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 4 mile USATF certified course |
| Start : | Northbridge Middle School/8:30AM, Whitinsville,
MA |
| Contact Info : | Brendan
Lynch, 508-822-3204
sirchmk@comcast.net
158 North Main St.
Uxbridge, MA, 01569
uxbridgerotary.org |
| Description
: | Fast, mostly flat
loop with accurate mile markers & splits with 2 water stations, Timing by Central Mass Striders |
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| Tomato Trot |
| Date : | 8/23/2008 10:30:00 AM |
| Distance : | 5k |
| Start : | Red Fire Farm, 7 Carver St., Granby, MA |
| Contact Info : | Patrick Bensen, 413 467 7645
patrick.bensen@gmail.com
7 Carver St.
Granby, MA, 01033
http://redfirefarm.homestead.com/files/trot.htm |
| Description
: | Start off the Tomato
Festival with a cross-country 5k around the farm. |
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| Butterfly5k |
| Date : | 8/24/2008 10:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | USATF Certified 5k; Kids' Quarter Mile |
| Start : | World War 1 Memorial Park, Elmwood Ave, North
Attleboro, MA |
| Contact Info : | Jeffrey LaPlante, 508-328-8093
jeffreylaplante@hotmail,com
242 Holmes Rd
North Attleboro, MA, 02760
www,butterfly5k.com |
| Description
: | Net downhill course!
Cash prizes, trophies for age group winners, lavish raffle, kids activities, food, DJ and fun. All proceeds benefit the Julia
Cekala Charitable foundation which has a primary mission of the development of Julia's Garden and playground in the WW1
park. |
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| Marshfield Roadrunners 20K |
| Date : | 8/24/2008 9:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 12.4 miles |
| Start : | Marshfield High School, Marshfield, MA |
| Contact Info : | Marianne Withington, (508) 747-2491
binglw3@comcast.net
124 Old Sandwich Rd
Plymouth, MA, 02360
www.marshfield.net/roadrunners/clubevents/20kcourse.html |
| Description
: | a challenging course.
Good prep for a Fall marathon. |
