| 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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| Bird Island Challenge |
| Date : | 8/10/2008 8:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 3, 6, or 13 miles |
| Start : | Zecco Marine, Wareham, MA |
| Contact Info : | Jo-Ann Watson, 508 295 9622
jwatson@ymcasouthcoast.org
PO Box 466
Wareham, MA, 02571
www.ymcasouthcoast.org |
| Description
: | Fundraiser for the
YMCA and is open to all rowing and paddling boats, touring and racing categories, breakfast, lunch, t-shirt provided. |
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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 - Special
Guest: Trish Hillery |
| 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 race, 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. |
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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) 494-4569
MRR20K@yahoo.com
6 West Street
Plymouth, MA, 02360
www.marshfield.net/roadrunners/clubevents/20kcourse.html |
| Description
: | challenging, hilly
course. |
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| Thomas Chamberas 6K XC Race |
| Date : | 8/24/2008 |
| Distance : | 6K |
| Start : | Great Brook Farm State Park, Carlisle, MA |
| Contact Info : | Dave Hannon,
ttroll71@aol.com
4 Landseer Terrace
#1
West Roxbury , MA, 02132
http://cff.chambosfund.org |
| Description
: | This Thomas Chamberas
6K Race is part of both the USATF-NE XC Series as well as the Eastern New England Trail Race Series. |
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| Cranberry Country Triathlon |
| Date : | 8/25/2008 8:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 0.8 mile swim/24.9 mile bike/6.2 mile run |
| Start : | Ted Williams Camp, Lakeville, MA |
| Contact Info : | Eric Averill, 508-378-7608
eric.averill@verizon.net
154 East Street
East Bridgewater, MA , 02333
www.CranberryCountryTri.com |
| Description
: | Race along country
roads and cranberry bogs in one of New England's favorite olympic distance triathlons. Great post-race meal and live band. |
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| Mighty Merrimack 2-Miler |
| Date : | 8/31/2008 8:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 2 Mile swim race |
| Start : | Lowell City Beach , Lowell, MA |
| Contact Info : | Claire Cloutier, 978-902-7584
ccloutiertri@aol.com
3 Dickens Lane
Tyngsboro, MA, 01879
www.doublecracing.com |
| Description
: | Start at the city
beach, swim to the Rourke Bridge and back. |
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| The Iron Distance Triathlon at Plymouth Rock |
| Date : | 8/31/2008 |
| Distance : | 2.4-mile SWIM, 112-mile BIKE, 26.2-mile RUN |
| Start : | Stephens Field, Plymouth, MA |
| Contact Info : | Chris Hebert / Richard Berard, 781-718-4982 /
617-699-1324
chris@fastforwardrace.com
PO Box 573
Hingham, MA, 02043
www.fastforwardrace.com |
| Description
: | New England's
only Iron Distance Triathlon featuring an unforgetable finish at Plymouth Rock. |
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| The Mayflower Triathlon at Plymouth Rock |
| Date : | 8/31/2008 |
| Distance : | 1-mile SWIM, 30-mile BIKE, 6-mile RUN |
| Start : | Stephens Field, Plymouth, MA |
| Contact Info : | Chris Hebert / Richard Berard, 781-718-4982 /
617-699-1324
chris@fastforwardrace.com
PO Box 573
Hingham, MA, 02043
www.fastforwardrace.com |
| Description
: | Intermediate Distance
Triathlon featuring a Finish Line at historic Plymouth Rock |
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| 3rd Annual Labor Day Road Race |
| Date : | 9/1/2008 10:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 5K |
| Start : | Johnny Kelley Park, Bob Crowell Road, South Dennis, MA |
| Contact Info : | Dennis Chamber of Commerce, (508) 398-3568
dennischamber@comcast.net
P.O. Box 1001
West Dennis, MA, 02670
www.dennischamber.com |
| Description
: | We look forward
to all runners joining us and making this again a successful event. Let’s run!!!! |
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| Acushnet Road Race |
| Date : | 9/1/2008 10:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 4.1 Miles |
| Start : | Ford Middle School, Acushnet, MA |
| Contact Info : | John Braun, 508-998-2408
info@jbrace.com
652 Middle Rd
Acushnet, MA, 02743
www.jbrace.com |
| Description
: | Cash awards for
top finishers, and to top open male and female teams. |
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| Around Cape Ann 25 K |
| Date : | 9/1/2008 9:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 25K |
| Start : | Talbot Rink - O'Maley School, Gloucester, Ma |
| Contact Info : | Nicole Bembridge, 978-283-0470
bembridgen@northshoreymca.org
71 Middle St.
Gloucester, Ma, 01930
www.northshoreymca.org |
| Description
: | This is the 75th
running of the Around Cape Ann 25k race! This race is an ideal preparation for major fall marathons. It is one of America's
oldest, toughest and most scenic races. Certified course that ends with a wicked crooked hill. A great way and place to spend
Labor Day- come and get to know beautiful Cape Ann |
| > Register Online |
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| Labor Day Road Race |
| Date : | 9/1/2008 10:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 5K |
| Start : | Johnny Kelley Field, South Dennis, Cape Cod, MA |
| Contact Info : | Dennis Chamber, 508-398-3568
spyro@dennischamber.com
238 Swan River Road
West Dennis , MA, 02670
www.dennischamber.com |
| Description
: | Annual 5K Road Race
for runners of all ages and levels. Sponsored by the Dennis Chamber of Commerce in Johnny Kelley's hometown on Cape Cod. |
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| Run the Goose |
| Date : | 9/1/2008 9:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 7K |
| Start : | Talbot Rink - O'Maley School, Gloucester, Ma |
| Contact Info : | Nicole Bembridge, 978-283-0470
bembridgen@northshoreymca.org
71 Middle St.
Gloucester, Ma, 01930
www.northshoreymca.org |
| Description
: | Run the Goose 7K
is the sister race to the famous Around the Cape Ann 25K race. Starting in 2004, this shorter but, challenging race has grown
in popularity. Post race awards and festivities. |
| > Register Online |
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| Walpole Labor Day Road Race |
| Date : | 9/1/2008 10:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk |
| Start : | Walpole High School, Walpole, MA |
| Contact Info : | ,
info@walpoleroadrace.org
P.O. Box
174
Walpole, MA, 02081
www.walpoleroadrace.org |
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| Marathon Sports End of Summer Classic |
| Date : | 9/5/2008 6:30:00 PM |
| Distance : | 4 Miles |
| Start : | Bare Cover Park, Hingham, MA |
| Contact Info : | John Childs, 781-325-6634
johnc02025@comcast.net
PO Box 170
Hingham, MA, 02043
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| Description
: | A 4 mile road race
on roads and trails, multiple water views. Mile splits and a water stop will be provided. Professionally timed. All proceeds
go directly to the Friends of Bare Cove Park |
| > Register Online |
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| 68th Annual Ollie Road Race 5-miler |
| Date : | 9/6/2008 10:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 5-miles |
| Start : | Bank of America Pavilion, South Boston, MA |
| Contact Info : | Lauren Proshan, 617-439-7700
ltproshan@conventures.com
One Design Center Place
Boston, MA, 02210
www.ollieroadrace.org |
| Description
: | The running event
benefits the South Boston Neighborhood House. This event offers a 5-mile run and 2-mile walk course that is open to runners
of all abilities. The race features warm-up and cool-down exercises, awards ceremony and more. For event and registration
info, visit www.ollieroadrace.org or call 1-888-767-RACE. |
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| 7th Annual International Race for Research |
| Date : | 9/6/2008 9:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 5K run & 2 mi run/walk |
| Start : | 24 Lowell Street/Peabody City Hall, Peabody,
MA |
| Contact Info : | Audrey
Gordon, 978-535-2594
info@progeriaresearch.org
PO Box 3453
Peabody, MA, 01961
www.progeriaresearch.org |
| Description
: | A benefit 5K ROAD
RACE and 2-MILE FUN RUN/WALK to help find the cure for Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome, a fatal, “premature aging”
syndrome that afflicts children. |
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| Big Man Run XIII "The Omen" |
| Date : | 9/6/2008 4:19:00 PM |
| Distance : | 4.8 Miles |
| Start : | Khoury's State Spa, 118 Broadway, East Somerville, MA
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| Contact
Info : | B.A. Events,
617.625.2140
BAEvents@aol.com
224 1/2 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA, 01609
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| Description
: | No event like it. |
| > Register Online |
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| Hyannis Sprint 2 Triathlon |
| Date : | 9/6/2008 7:00:00 AM |
| Distance : | 1/4-mi Swim; 10-mi Bike; 3.5-mi Run |
| Start : | Craigville Beach, Hyannis, 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 |
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| Walk of Hope for ALS |
| Date : | 9/6/2008 |
| Distance : | 5k |
| Start : | 9:00 a.m. registration - Lake Quannapowitt, Wakefield, MA |
| Contact Info : | Ann Hadley, 781-245-7070
annhadley@jcmarketingassociates.com
649 Main Street
Wakefield, MA, 01880
theangelfund.org |
| Description
: | This is 5k Walk
around Lake Quannapowitt to benefit ALS research, hosted by The Angel Fund.Walkers are encouraged to collect pledges. It is
a family day with food and entertainment. |
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| Dudley Pond Run/Walk |
| Date : | 9/7/2008 1:00:00 PM |
| Distance : | 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk and Kids Run |
| Start : | Mansion Beach, Lakeshore Drive+Mansion Rd, Wayland,
MA |
| Contact Info : | Karen
Lowery, 508-653-3450
kclowery@gmail.com
120 Lakeshore Drive
Wayland, MA, 01778
www.dudleypond.org |
| Description
: | A scenic Run/Walk
event alongside beautiful Dudley Pond provides family fun, refreshments, a raffle and trophies and will benefit the preservation
of this lovely Massachusetts Great Pond. USATF Sanctioned. Kid's Run begins at 12:30 pm. |
