New England Valentines Races 2021

The directory of New England Valentine’s Day races has always been brief. This year we have races in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Valentines Day Races are a great excuse to get out for a 5K in New England!

We were all hoping that 2021 would break up with COVID-19 since COVID is such a drama queen.

But they seem to be pretty tight for the time being.

All joking aside, your best bet is to run with the love of your life or run alone. And since you can run a virtual race anywhere you like, you can have all the privacy you need for your after party.

Massachusetts Valentines Races

Cupid’s Chase 5K

12 to 21 February – Yourtown, USA

The 8th Annual Cupid’s Chase Valentines Race has gone virtual.

Registration is: $25 for individual runners and $40 for couples.

100% of proceeds from the virtual race will be donated to the National MS Society and Neurofibromatosis Northeast.

Race ear warmer headbands are guaranteed to all entrants registered by February 1, 2021.

2020 results

Bradford Valentine Road Race

6 to 14 February – Yourtown, USA

The 30th Annual Bradford Valentines Road Races have gone virtual for 2021!

Run your own course of 5 Miles or 6K (3.7 miles) at the time of your choosing. You can even run on a treadmill!

Very convenient, but unfortunately, not USATF certified.

2021 registration is $35 through February 12th for either race.

Registration includes:

Customized race bib for download
30th anniversary commemorative long sleeve shirt
Custom participant medal and ribbon
Sampler box of chocolates
Valentine flower
Personal online photo album
Virtual online leaderboard results
Access to members only Facebook group
Personalized digital finisher’s certificate for download

Paddy Kelly 5 Mile Road Race

N/A February – Sunday – 11:00 AM – Brockton

This race has been officially cancelled for 2021. What a heart breaker!

The race is based out of Harry’s Westgate Pub and Grill in Brockton. Race start is at D.W. Field Park about a quarter miles away at 11:00 AM.

This race is produced by the Colonial Road Runners and registration was $25, all in. $30 February 8th through race day. First 200 to register get a pair of runner’s gloves. All runners will enjoy hot chili/pasta and one complementary beer or soft drink.

Age group and top finishers receive awards. This race does not provide a finisher’s medal to all runners.

2020 Results

Valentines Race in Vermont

Cupid 5K

N/A February – Saturday – 9:00 AM – Shelburne, VT

This race has been officially cancelled for 2021. What a heart breaker!

Registration was $30 if registered by February 12. Add $5 to race day registration. Price includes finisher’s medal for all finishers.

T-shirts were available for $15.00.

Racevermont.com will be donating a percentage of the net income from this race to Healing Winds and the Cancer Patient Support Foundation.

2020 Results

Valentines Races in Connecticut

Bob and Peg Andrulis Memorial Sweetheart Run

13 February – Saturday 11:00 AM – Litchfield, CT

Registration is OPEN and this is an In Real Life race!

This USATF certified 5 mile course (#CT13035JHP) starts at the Litchfield Community Center at 11AM.

They are so sweet, their Schwag bag was voted “Best Schwag” by Runner’s World in 2008!

Registration is $30, Kids 10 and under are $10.00, folks 80+ are FREE!

There is no race day registration and they may have to virtual if things change.

Proceeds benefit the Litchfield Community Center. Long sleeve shirts guaranteed for the first 150 registrants.

Cupid Made Me Do It! 2 Miler

13 February – Saturday – 10:00 AM – Willimantic, CT

Registration is OPEN and this is an In Real Life race!

The Cupid Made Me Do It is a 2 mile run or walk to be held in downtown Willimantic. This “urban scramble” will be held as a part of the Romantic Willimantic Chocolate Festival and will benefit the Windham Area Interfaith Ministry.

Valentine’s Day fancy dress is appreciated and applauded.

The first 250 registered runners receive a free Cupid Made Me Do It Gloves.

Everyone registered by February 7th receives a shirt.

Registration is $25 and $10 for 12 and under.

Run well my Friends!

Andy

Somerville 5K Race Directory 2021

Looking for a 5K in Somerville, MA? Look no further.

2021 Somerville 5K Race Directory

Davis Square is probably the most popular location for Somerville 5K race events. Over the past few years, Assembly Row and the DCR Blessing of the Bay boat house on The Mystic River have also become popular

Somerville 5K races range in size from a few hundred to a few thousand runners. Some are party events geared towards a younger crowd, and some are family oriented and great to bring your kids to.

The list of Somerville 5K races changes yearly. 2020 saw many races cancelled due to COVID-19. Hopefully with the vaccines you will be able to run Somerville 5K race in person in 2021.

None of these races have updated their information for 2021 yet, so be sure to check back for updates.

If you are managing a race that is not on this list, send your information to – info@omnirunning.com.

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M.O.M.’s Run 5K

TBD May 10:00 AM – Sunday

This race was postponed and then cancelled in 2020. Currently the race web site has not been updated.

The Mary O’Brien Memorial Run 5K will take place at Baxter Park at Assembly Row Somerville.

Proceeds from this Somerville 5K benefit the Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Over 16 years they have raised over $220,000.

Due to construction of the Green Line Extension the race moved to Assembly Row and will be run along the pathways of the Mystic River Reservation.

The first 300 runners to register get a commemorative tank top. The post race party features Redbone’s BBQ and Harpoon!

Registration was $30 for the 5K and $5 for the kids 0.1 mile run.

Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle

TBD May 5K at 9:00 AM – Saturday

2020 was the 24th year for this 5K and paddling event and it’s most unique year.

In addition to the 5k, the event normally features three paddle races of 3, 9 and 12 mile distances.

For 2020 they went virtual with four 5K courses or you could make up your own. You had the option of running all four 5Ks “Olympic Herring” or just one.

You also had the option of paddling the 9 mile course from Blessing of The Bay boathouse up to the Lower Mystic Lakes and back.

A 3rd option was the “Iron Herring” where you can all four 5ks and paddled the 9-mile Mystic course.

The race is a fundraiser for the Mystic River Watershed Association.

The paddle event took place at the DCR Blessing of the Bay Boathouse in Somerville.

Registration was $10 for as many 5Ks as you wanted to run or to paddle 9 miles on The Mystic.

While I miss in person events, virtual events provide the opportunity for race directors to get creative and keep events fun and interesting.

$10 for that much fun and racing is hard to beat!

2020 Results

Fast and Furriest 5K

TBD May 10:00 AM

This 5K race is a fundraiser for the MSPCA and Angell Memorial. 2020 was the fifth year for this Somerville 5K and their first virtual race.

Even with the challenges of 2020, they raised over $110,000.

For 2021 they hope to be back at the DCR Baxter Park at Assembly Row, 100 Foley Street.

Just One Run 5k

TBD June 10:00 AM

This race was not held in 2020 and the Foundation’s web page has not been updated for 2021 yet.

This race starts at the Blessing of the Bay Boat House, Shore Drive, Somerville, MA. There is a kid’s Fun Run at 9:30 and then the 5K starts at 10:00 AM.

Registration was $30 for 13+ and $15 for 12 and under. The half mile Kid’s Fun Run is FREE!

‘Just One Run’ race day t-shirts are guaranteed to the first 200 registered and all kids registered under 12 years of age. The event also includes a free ½ mile Kids Fun Run, post-race refreshments, music, family activities and informational stations provided by local resources.

Parking is limited.

Race to the Row

TBD August 9:00 AM

This race was cancelled in 2020 and no information is available for the 2021 race.

This is a Somerville Road Runners production at Assembly Square. In addition to the 5K, there is a “Fast Mile” race that requires all runners to finish the race in 10 minutes or less.

For kids 9 and under there is a Kid’s 1/8th mile Fun Run and all participants will receive a medal.

The wheelchair 5K begins at 9:25 and the 5K begins at 9:30.

Registration was: $32 through July 31 then $37 and $40 day of. Fast Mile is $20 or $25 day of.

Add the Fast Mile to your 5K registration for just $5.00! Day-of registration for the combo is $50.00.

This event, which began in 2013, has raised more than $27,500 for the East Somerville Main Streets organization, Somerville TrackPAC and Somerville Auxiliary Police.

2019 5K Results

Rás na hÉireann

TBD March 11:00 AM – Sunday

The race was cancelled in 2019 due to construction and cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19.

No information is available for the 2021 event.

In 2018 this race had 1,340 finishers. Based in Davis Square the Rás na hÉireann in one of Somerville’s largest 5K races.

This race draws some of the best 5K runners in New England. In 2018 the top four runners ran a 5:00 or less pace! 37 runners ran a 6:00 or less pace.

Many hundreds more ran your pace. So don’t be intimidated.

Mark Kenneally of Dublin, Ireland, set the course record of 14:19 in 2006. Molly Huddle, of Providence, Rhode Island, set the women’s course record of 15:59 in 2010.

So if you want to compete with some of the best 5K runners around or just go for a fun run with your friends, this mid-September race is for you.

With a strong St. Patty’s and Irish theme, this race attracts a young crowd and is always a great time. I do see a few kids in strollers, but this is generally not a family focused event.

Somerville Homeless Coalition Road Race

TBD October 9:00 AM Sunday

2019 was the 24^th year for this 5K! The race starts behind Arlington High School.

For 2020 this race was cancelled due to COVID-19 and no information is available for 2021 yet.

Registration was $30. Raise $150 and your registration is FREE. Raise $300, get FREE registration and a runner’s cap! They will even help you set up a fundraising page.

There will be plenty of parking at the high school. There is a fantastic brunch served after this race, which alone is worth the price of admission!

I ran this race three or four years ago and recall that it was around 1,000 runners and certainly not 3,000. I would recommend this race for the kids.

Team Chase 5k for Autism Speaks & Somerville Special Education

It looks like they have discontinued this race. I will keep an eye out for updates.

Supporting the Team Chase 5k run/walk for Autism supports research, awareness and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism. All proceeds will be donated to Autism Speaks & Somerville Special Ed.

Registration wa $35

Somerville Jingle Bell Run

TBD December 11:00 AM

This race was cancelled in 2020 and details for 2021 have not been posted yet.

I’ve run this Davis Square 5K several times. It’s always brisk but not bone crushing cold. If you like big races, this one is for you!

In 2018 over 2300 runners finished this race, many in costume!

In 2019 we hung out with Bill Rodgers and several other marathon champions at The Burren. One of my last race events before COVID-19 changed our world.

2018 RESULTS

2019 results were posted to Coolrunning.com. Cool Running was taken over by Active.com which in my opinion is useless.

Active.com’s lack of usability makes local race directories like this that much more important.

My 2017 Race RECAP

Jack’s Abbey sponsors the post race party at 18 Somerville bars. This is definitely a party race, so leave the kids and keys at home! The Red Line station is right around the corner, so why risk it.

Enjoy a fun race with friends, get into the holiday spirit and let someone else do the driving.

Shwag for this race includes a t-shirt and jingle bells.

Run Well my Friends and support your local races!

Andy

Malden 5K Race Directory 2021

Malden 5K races have a storied history going back 40 years.

Let’s hope that COVID-19 doesn’t put an end to that.

When Dave McGillivray ran from Medford Oregon to Medford, MA in 1978, he finished at the Malden Irish American Club. The club is right across the town line from Medford and was probably the best location for Dave to finish his epic run.

The official story is that he finished at Fenway Park, but I got this story directly from Dave. Maybe he continued to Fenway after stopping in Malden? Dave?

At the time the Mystic Running Club met at the Malden Irish American and Dave became an honorary club member the day he arrived. The Mystics have moved, but their roots are in Malden.

Malden used to have as many as 9 5Ks including one of the longest running 5Ks in the area. Some races never grew large enough to be sustainable and their sponsoring organizations cancelled them.

Sustainability for a 5K seems to be between 200 and 300 runners. It takes a lot of work, time and money to organize a race. For small non-profits this makes breaking even or actually raising funds a challenge.

Please support local non-profits in your area by running these races. They may not be as flashy as bigger races, but your registration fee helps your friends and neighbors in need.

Malden 5K Races

All Malden 5K race events are, or were, in the fall. So far none of the races listed below have updated their websites for 2021.

The Malden Irish American Road Race 5K and 10K

TBD September | 10:00 AM | Monday

This running event is a 5K and a 10K. The Irish American Club has been hosting this race for 38 years and 2020 will be their 42^nd annual road race.

This is one of the longest running local races in the Greater Malden Area. Many of my older friends have fond memories of races they ran here many years ago.

I’ve run the 10K three times and had a great time. The course is mostly flat with one good hill after the Fellsway crosses Salem Street near the Immaculate Conception Church. In 2018 I ran the 10K on a blazing hot day and many runners struggled. Here is a mapmyrun mapwith elevation.

The turnout is usually around 250 runners with a great party, live music afterwards and raffles afterwards.

Proceeds benefit the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

Registration was $25 for the 5K or 10K.

2019 5K and 10K Results

Mystic Valley Fly Like an Eagle 5K

TBD October | 9:30 AM

The 2020 Fly Like an Eagle 5K was cancelled. Information for the 2021 race has not been posted yet.

This race benefits students at the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School in Malden. In addition to the 5K there will be kids races and children’s activity stations.

I ran this race a few years ago and it is a nice run through Malden.

Registration was open until September 29, and was $25.00. The field is limited to 500.

FOOGI 5k Haunt Jaunt

TBD October | 10AM

FOOGI, or Friends of Oak Grove, is a community group that supports the Malden neighborhood of Oak Grove.

Appropriate for a 5K Haunt Jaunt this 5K goes around two cemeteries.

2020 would have been the 15^th year for the community, family event. Costumes are encouraged for this child friendly event.

The race is based out of the Malden YMCA.

Registration details for 2021 have not been posted yet.

Malden Road Race 10K

TBD October | 9:30 AM | Sunday

2020 would have been the second running of this race. I’ve included the race in this 5K directory because we don’t have a lot of races in Malden.

The race was moved to October so the weather will be nicer (cooler) than it was for the inaugural running.

There is a great after party with plenty of food from Piantedosi Baking Co, Dom’s Sausage & Hoff’s Bakery. And cold beverages from Idle Hands!

I ran the 10K in 2018 and it was a well organized and fun race. My Malden Road Race 10K Review

2018 RESULTS

This race have turned into the Malden Half and 5 Miler – stay tuned for updates.

Malden 5K Races

Is your group looking to start a 5K in Malden? The summer schedule is wide open. Pine Banks Park makes a great place to host a race and a good portion of your race could be run in the park.

Time to get planning for the next great Malden 5K road race!

If your organization has a Malden 5K that I missed, please let me know.

Run well my Friends!

Andy

Fourth of July 5K Races

The Fourth of July weekend is a great time for a 5K. Since July 4th is on Saturday for 2020, it looked like everyone would have an extra day on July 3rd to run a 5K.

With COVID-19 many races have been cancelled or have gone virtual.

Check to see if your local race has gone virtual or has been cancelled and what their refund policy is.

Click on the race title to go to the race web site for registration and additional race details.

Virtual 4th of July

Many races have been cancelled for 2020 and some have gone virtual.

I think the 4th of July was too close to when states started ordering people to self quarantine. Back in March and April when race directors needed to make the “go or no go” decision there was too much uncertainty.

Virtual races are still new to many runners and race directors probably worried that few runners would sign up. It was easier and less expensive to simply cancel an event.

Independence run 5K

Akron, NY | 6PM | CANCELLED?

A USAT&F certified 5K course beginning and ending at Veterans Park

Special designed commemorative short sleeve shirts for the first 250 registered participants and Goodie bag provided by Race sponsors.
Food, Beer, Refreshments, 50-50’s and Awards ceremony immediately following at Veterans Park, Corner of Buell Street & Skyline Drive. Akron NY. FREE access (with race bib).
All proceeds to projects sponsored by The Akron-Newstead Rotary and Akron Lions Club.

Registration $25.00

Pound Ridge 5K

Pound Ridge, NY | Pound Ridge Elementary School | 9AM | CANCELLED?

Start is at the Pound Ridge Elementary School and it ends at the Pound Ridge Town Park. There will be music playing and refreshments at the finish.

The Registration will open at 7:30am with the 5K race starting at 9:00am. The kids races start after the 5K finishes.

Registration $15 Adult, $10 for the kids

LP Miracle Mile

Houlton, ME | Drake’s Hill on Military Street | 6PM |VIRTUAL

The third running of the Miracle Mile will go to benefit CureSearch and Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation.
In the last two years of racing we have had more than 400 people come to downtown Houlton, ME and help raise over $10,000!
Runners and walkers from all over the state toed the line to race one of the fastest miles New England has to offer.

Now the Miracle Mile can be in your neighborhood!

Montpelier Mile

Montpelier, VT | 112 State Street | 6PM – CANCELLED?

As of June 20th, their web site stills says check back for details.

Vermont’s fastest mile! Kick off to Montpelier’s Independence Day Parade! A classic 1 mile race through historic Montpelier in front of thousands of spectators.
After the race enjoy the parade & fireworks!

Registration $15 adult, $5.00 kids 12 and under – races limited to 300 each.

Fourth of July 5K Races

Virtual Jennifer Tinney Memorial 4th of July Road Race

Boxford, MA | 1 Elm Street | 8:00AM | VIRTUAL

Run the 5 Miler or run or walk the 2.5 miler or 1 miler. Truly something for the entire family. All in the comfort of your own neighborhood or favorite local route!

Registration is $25 for adults and $20 for children fall all races.

Thomaston 4th of July Annual Firecracker 5K Road Race

Thomaston, ME – Beechwood Street – 8:30 AM

Race Day Registration (cash only) $25, T-shirt NOT guaranteed.

This race is still an on-ground event!

25th Annual Firecracker 5K Run & Walk

Nantucket | 10 Young’s Way | 8:00AM | CANCELLED

A gently rolling course out to Monomy and Back. Race starts and finishes at Nantucket Health Club.

Registration is $25, Race Day Registration is not listed.

They expect 1,000 runners and walkers so I wouldn’t wait to register.

Pittsfield Independence 5K Road Race

Pittsfield, MA | Wahconah Park | 9:30AM | CANCELLED

There is no race day registration and it appears that the only option is to down load a form and mail it in. Better get a move on if you want to run this race. Check their web site for additional details.

Friends of the Fourth

Winthrop, ME | 117 Bowdoin St. | 8AM | VIRTUAL RACE

Previously, after a loop through downtown Winthrop, most of the course followed the beautiful eastern shore of Maranacook Lake.

A family-friendly tradition that you can run at home this year, all proceeds go towards the conservation of the Cobbossee Watershed.

Glen Rock 9/11 Tribute Run 5K/2K Jr.

Glen Rock, NJ | Veterans Park | 9AM | CANCELLED

Race Day Registration $25 for each race

A 5k run and 2k Junior Run through the beautiful streets of Glen Rock. Athletes will enjoy running the 4th of July Parade route prior to the start of the parade and then get to stick around to enjoy the parade itself.

Proceeds go to benefit G.R.A.C.E. An organization set up after 911 to provide assistance to family members of those who died in the terrorist attacks. Today, G.R.A.C.E. continues its hard work by maintaining the 911 Memorial in town, and providing scholarship funds to High School Seniors in memory of Glen Rock’s eleven victims.

I hope you have a safe and fun Fourth of July weekend with friends and family. Check out one of the Third or Fourth of July 5K races!

Andy

Cambridge 5K Race Directory 2020

Cambridge 5K Race Directory

Here is the the 2020 Cambridge 5K race directory for 2020.

From Mass Ave to running along the Charles River, Cambridge offers a wide variety of 5K road races.

In addition to the variety of race locations and routes, race sizes vary from a few hundred to a few thousand runners.

January is the only month that you will not find at least one 5K race in Cambridge.

Click any race name to go to that race web site.

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Super Sunday 5-Miler and 5K

~~2 February~~ 2020 – 10AM – Sunday

Kendall Square

The Super Sunday races are the first Cambridge 5K races of the year and draw about 2,000 runners.

I’ve run the 5K in freezing cold and I ran the 5 Miler in above freezing temps. You never know what you will get, but you will have a good time.

This well-organized running event features hot food and a huge beer garden. They always have a dozen or so local breweries on hand to get the party rolling and keep it going into the early afternoon.

Proceeds benefit the RACE Cancer Foundation.

Leave the keys and the kids at home. The Kendall/MIT red line station is right around the corner from the race area.

2019 Race Recap

2020 Race Recap

Cambridge Spring Classic 5K

3 May | 9:30 AM | Sunday – Postponed due to COVID-19

This race take place off of Mass Ave on Sidney Street. This is a large race with a great post race party. Public transportation is a good idea, keys and kids are optional.

I’ve run this race several times and it is always a good time. It’s great to see the fast runners and hang out with friends, old and new, at the apre race party.

This is a flat course and over a mile of the race is run down Mass Ave. Total elevation gain for this Cambridge 5K is 30 feet.

Get 19 of your friends to form a team and get a VIP tent complete with cold beer. The tent comes with a table and they are close to the music and pouring stations. Plus they make a great place to stow your gear and hang out with your friends.

Registration was $35

If you register for more than one of the four Cambridge Classic races you will receive a discount of at least 10%.

1853 runners finished this race in 2019. FULL RESULTS

Cambridge City Run 5K and Andrea Harvey Walk

~~14 June | 9:00 AM~~ | Sunday Postponed due to COVID-19

2020 will be the 34^th running of this race. Managed by Friends of Cambridge Athletics, this race loops the Fresh Pond Reservation.

I ran this race when it was a 5 mile race in 2015. My recap from 2015.

Fees benefit CRLS student-athlete scholarships, team travel/equipment, and The Andrea Harvey Memorial Fund to help victims of domestic violence.

Parking is available at the Tobin School, 197 Vassal Lane. NO parking at Fresh Pond, and they will ticket!

399 runners finished this race in 2019.

Registration was $35 for adults and $25 for students. Race day registration will be $40 adult and $30 student. CRLS students 18 and under can register for FREE.

2019 Results

Bionic 5K

~~26 April 2020~~ | 9:30 AM

Virtual Race Details

Bionic 5K, Cambridge 5K The Bionic5K celebrates hope over despair, diversity over uniformity, possibilities over disabilities.

Join us for this virtual 5K race anywhere you like to run or walk. The Bionic5K recognizes the resilience and tenacity of disabled athletes while celebrating advances in science and technology that are ushering in a new bionic age.

Whether you are running with a prosthetic, an artificial hip, an upgraded knee, an Apple Watch or a fitbit, join us. All are welcome: disabled runners, able-bodied runners, walkers, scientists, technologists, students, teachers, kids and parents.

All proceeds will benefit the Bionic Project Inc, a non-profit whose mission is to help advance new prosthetic technologies and to broaden the access to resources that promote active lifestyles and athletics for those who must overcome physical challenges.

2020 registration was: $40 for adults and $25 for 21 and under.

Race Photos 2019 Results

Under a Blood Red Cambridge Sky 5K

TBD 2020 | 7:00 PM Thursday – Probably cancelled

Under A Blood Red Cambridge Sky 5K

If you work in Cambridge or Boston, these Marathon Sports/BAEvents make great after work races. Recruit some friends or get together an office or company team to enjoy the summer running season!

Race begins at American Legion Marsh Post #442,
5 Greenough Blvd, Cambridge, MA

A finisher’s medal is not offered at this race.

If your company team has first time 5K runners make it a night they will never forget with a 5K medal!

It’s a great way to build comradery on your team!

Registration was $32.00

2019 Under a Blood Run Sky Results

Freedom Run 5K

7 June 2020 | 9:30 AM | Sunday

This race is run out of the CambridgeSide Galleria and is part of the CambridgeSide Charity Race Series.

The Freedom Run is a patriotic 5k race through the heart of East Cambridge & Inman Square. The race starts & finishes at CambridgeSide and is immediately followed by a festive roof deck party.

I have not run this 5K yet, but it sounds like a good race.

Registration is $40. Registration is still open

Teams of 20+ get their own party tent.

Here is what you get:

A short sleeve technical t-shirt just in time for the warmer weather.
5 free parking passes for CambridgeSide. You can park for free on race day and 4 MORE TIMES! Come back and shop, eat or both!
VIP perks for teams over 20, including a semi-private area for celebrating, snacking and hydrating together.

Participants 21+ can enjoy 3 beverages provided by Cambridge Brewing Company.

EVENT RESULTS 2019

The Hee Haw Country & Western 5K

TBD 2020 | 7:00 PM – Possibly Cancelled

Part of the Let’s Run Summer Series, The Hee Haw Country & Western 5K brings a bit of Country and Western to Cambridge, MA!

The race will be followed by a live band as well as a BBQ with fruit, salad, veggies, grilled chicken and UFO Wheat Beer refreshments at the American Legion Marsh Post #442. 5 Greenough Blvd, Cambridge, MA.

Registration was $32.

394 runners finished this race in 2019 – full results.

Cambridge Summer Classic 5K

9 July 2020 – 6:30 PM Thursday

64 Sydney Street

Part of the Cambridge Classic Series, this race was introduced in 2016. This race encourages teams and since it is on a Thursday night, it’s a great way to get together with friends and colleagues!

If you don’t have a team join Team Melrose Running Club. We always have a great time at our table with runners from all over invited to join the team.

This has become a very popular race and always sells out. So get your friends together now.

Get 19 friends and colleagues to join you for a beautiful evening run through Cambridge and as a team you will get:

Reserved tent and table in the post-race area
Cold beer waiting for your team after you finish
Pouring station near your tent
Prime spot to enjoy our post-race music

These races are all children and car-key optional.

1770 runners finished this race in 2018

Registration is $39 through June 16th.

Jerry Garcia Memorial River Run 5K

TBD 2020 | 7:30 PM | Thursday

Race begins at American Legion Marsh Post #442
5 Greenough Blvd, Cambridge, MA

This is a fun mid-week race if you work in Boston or Cambridge. A great party with food, beer and band after the race along The Charles River.

485 runners finished this race in 2019.2019 Race Results

Registration was $32.

A finisher’s medal is not offered at this race.

If your company team has first time 5K runners have a special awards ceremony after the race. They will be excited to receive a medal and everyone will have a great time!

2019 EVENT RESULTS

ALS Race 4 Research 5K

~~April 24-25~~ | Virtual | Sunday

This race and walk raise funds to support ALS research. The race is held in Technology Square and features a 5K run, 4 mile walk and wheelchair ride. All proceeds benefit the ALS Therapy Development Institute. Fundraising is encouraged, but not required.

This is a nice run through East Cambridge with several small hills.

This is a remarkably small race for Cambridge with only 184 finishers in 2018. If you are looking for a nice race for your kids, this is it.

Registration was $35.

Nerdy costumes are encouraged. Finisher’s medals are not provided.

If your company team has first time 5K runners have a special awards ceremony at your tent with the My First 5K medal! They will be excited to receive a medal and everyone will have a great time!

DAMN THE TORPEDOES 5KM

TBD 2020 | 7:00 PM | Thursday

The race will be followed by The Rebels, performing LIVE at the Post Race Party! There will also be a BBQ with fruit, salad, veggies, grilled chicken and refreshments at the American Legion Marsh Post #442.

438 runners finished this race in 2019.

Registration was $32.00.

These races feature lives bands, food and cold beer. But no finishers medals. If you Are going with a friend who is running their first 5K, surprise them at the finish with a special medal!

2019 EVENT RESULTS

Get Yer Ya Ya’s Out 5K

TBD 2020 | 6:30 PM | Thursday

Get Yer Ya Ya’s 5K is the fifth of five races in the “Let’s Run, Have Some Fun & Be Fit Series”. These races take place on Thursday nights and are a great way to get together with friends after work.

Race begins at American Legion Marsh Post #442,
5 Greenough Blvd, Cambridge, MA

Registration was $32

A finisher’s medal is not offered at this race.

Surprise your first time runner with a medal at the finish line!

If your company team has first time 5K runners make it a special night for them with a 5K medal!

It’s a great way to build comradery on your team!

2019 EVENT RESULTS

Cambridge Fall Classic 5K

20 September | 9:30 AM | Sunday

64 Sydney Street

Brought to you by the same folks who brought you the Cambridge Summer Classic. This race takes place at the same location and runs the same course.

This is another large Cambridge race with a fast, young crowd that runs hard and stays until the beer is gone.

Kids and keys are optional. The Kendal/MIT station is a short walk from this event.

If your company team has first time 5K runners have a special awards ceremony at your tent with the My First 5K medal! They will be excited to receive a medal and everyone will have a great time!

Registration is $30 through June 9th.

Paddy’s Virtual Cambridge Classic 5K

3-5 July 2020 | Virtual

What a way to celebrate 85 years in business! Paddy’s had to close on March 16th for the first time ever due to COVID-19.

But you can still run the Paddy’s Classic 5K.

The virtual race can take place anywhere you like and at any time on July 3, 4 or 5.

Registration is open and is $35.

Cambridge Friends School 5K

TBD 2020 | 9:30 AM | Sunday

CF5K is a race with fun for the entire family. Hosted by Cambridge Friends School, this race includes a Kids Fun Run followed by a 5k run/walk that will be professionally chip timed by RaceWire.

Guaranteed tech shirts to all participants pre-registered by September 19, 2019, prizes to top finishers, and post-race festivities for all!

Registration was $10 for kids fun run, $25 for the 5K through October 3rd.

Cambridge Monster Dash 5K

~~27 October 2019 9:00 AM~~ – Sunday

89 Pacific Street

Registration is not open yet

Get a team of 14 of your friends and get a VIP tent!

Long Sleeve Tech Ts will be given to all registrants
Custom event pint glass for all runners that register through 9/27

This race also encourages teams and gives prizes for the largest team etc. These races are always fun, party races, regardless of the weather. Bring extra clothes, leave the kids and keys at home.

876 runners finished this race in 2018.FULL RESULTS

Cambridge Half Marathon

1 November 2020 – 7:00AM

100 Cambridgeside Place

I know, this is a 5K directory, so why am I listing a half marathon? Because I love half marathons and I want all of you to show up. We almost lost this race.

The Cambridge Half debuted in 2016 and had a second running in 2017. The race was cancelled due to permitting issues in 2018.

The Cambridge Half Marathon is a 13.1 mile USATF certified course* that starts & finishes at CambridgeSide. It is a fast & flat course through Cambridge featuring: MIT, Riverbend Park, John W. Weeks Footbridge, Harvard Stadium, Charles River and Harvard Square. With so much eye candy, the 13.1 miles will fly by – both literally and figuratively.

Registration is $85 through July 31st

Winter Classic 5K

6 December 2020 9:30 AM – Sunday

64 Sydney Street

The last in the Cambridge Classic Series for 2020. This race had 1938 finishers in 2019 on a very comfortable day for running.

Bring some extra clothes and leave the kids and keys at home! The Kendal/MIT station is just a short walk from the party.

Teams of 20 get their own tent with their own beer and great location near the pouring station.

Registration is $30.00 through August 11th.

2018 RESULTS.

This race does not provide a finisher’s medal.

If your company team has first time 5K runners or you are trying to recruit non-runners to join your team the medal could be just what you are looking for.

Who doesn’t love a medal and the bragging rights that go with it?

You can have a special awards ceremony at your tent after the race! Click the photo to order.

Yulefest 5K

13 December 2020 9:30AM – Sunday

Harvard Square

The last Cambridge 5K of the year. 10 days before Christmas, this race takes place in Harvard Square.

This course is USATF certified (#MA11901JK).

Registration includes a high quality knit hat, food and 3 beer tickets!. Women make up about 60% of the runners and most runners are there for the fun.

Teams of 35 or more runners get their own tent with food and beer! What’s better than that?

Experience an awesome post race party with food, music and beverages provided by Bantam, Notch and Slumbrew!

2018 RESULTS.

Registration is not open yet.

About Cambridge 5K Races

Several Cambridge 5K races have come and gone. We are lucky to have The Cambridge Half back again this year.

COVID-19 has postponed some races and delayed the opening of registration for others. I will keep this directory updated, so check back often for for news.

I’ve run several of these races and had a great time.

As runners we need to be good guests and respectful of the people who live in the neighborhoods that we run through.

When only one side of a road is open to runners, we need to let traffic use the other side of the road.

We are guests and we are inconveniencing people so we can have our fun. We also have to keep in mind that most people think we are crazy to be out running in the first place.

I don’t know what the answer is, but there has to be a way to co-exist with the city while we have our fun. If you have ideas on where races could be staged or how we could be less of a nuisance to the citizens of Cambridge, please reply to this blog with your ideas.

info at omnirunnig.com

Run well my Friends, and see you in Cambridge!

Andy

2019 Race Directory Updates

2019 Race Directory Updates are on-going. Be sure to check back for updates and additions as the year goes on. Have a great 2019 running year and run well my Friends!

As we roll into 2019 I’ll be making Race Directory updates with new dates and hopefully a few new races.

The most popular race directory that I keep is the New England Marathons Fall. I started tracking these marathons in 2015 and last year the post just took off.

Now that winter is officially here I’ll be changing the name to New England Marathons Fall 2019 this week. Not to worry, I will keep the same URL for the blog post. If you have it book marked you won’t have to make any changes.

I’m glad that the Fall Marathons directory became popular and not the Summer Marathons post. Fall has enough marathons in New England to keep things interesting without it becoming a full time job for me.

5K Race Directory Updates

I will also continue to update the 5K race directories for local cities and towns. Just like for the marathon listings, I’ll keep the same URL and change the title only.

Unlike most directories published by the big web sites, I will not inundate you with ads and pop ups. I will mention the My First 5K medal on occasion. Many 5Ks only award the top three runners over all and often age-group winners.

Unlike the corporate web sites, I often speak with the race director. This lets me get dates listed quicker and get the latest updates.

Without all of the ads and clutter, it is much easier to find a race in your town on my directories. Here are two popular listings that I will be updating shortly:

Somerville 5K Race Directory

Cambridge 5K Race Directory

GBA St. Patrick’s Day Races

Most other cities and towns only have a handful of races, so it’s hard to put together much of a listing. I may consolidate some of these other directories into regional directories.

Massachusetts Valentines Races

Valentines Race in Vermont

Valentines Races in Connecticut

2021 Somerville 5K Race Directory

Malden 5K Races

The Malden Irish American Road Race 5K and 10K

Malden 5K Races

Virtual 4th of July

Fourth of July 5K Races

Cambridge 5K Race Directory

Reserved tent and table in the post-race area

Cold beer waiting for your team after you finish

Pouring station near your tent

Prime spot to enjoy our post-race music

About Cambridge 5K Races

5K Race Directory Updates