Race to the Row

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Dates:	Sunday, August 28, 2016
Hours:	9 a.m.
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	$$ see below
Category:	Fundraisers

WELCOME TO THE RACE TO THE ROW

The Somerville Road Runners are proud to present the fourth annual Race to the Row in Assembly Square in our hometown of Somerville, MA.

It's a series of fun events through Assembly Square and along the Mystic River.

We have a Fast Mile, a 5K and a FREE Kids Fun Run!

The 5K is open to runners, walkers, teams and families of all ages and abilities, ending with a fun-filled post-race party with food, drinks and beer served from the local restaurants and businesses!

All proceeds will benefit East Somerville Main Streets as well as Somerville TrackPAC.

We'll start off with the Fast Mile at 9:00am, a 1 mile loop race in Assembly Row open to all ages.

Runners in the mile must be able to complete the distance in 10 minutes or less.

Next is the free 1/8 mile Kid's Fun Run (age 9 and under) before the race with all kids getting a medal!

And then at 9:30, we kick off the 5K.

If you'd like to run both the Fast Mile and the 5K, it's only $5 more!

The first 400 registrants to the 5K are guaranteed to receive a t-shirt, and all 5K and Mile registrants, and all volunteers will get free food, drinks and dessert afterward!

But everyone can participate in the post-race festivities.

Others can pay $10 to be able to eat and drink along with them.

There will be an awards ceremony following the race for top finishers and age-group winners in Mens, Womens and Wheelchair divisions as well as team awards.

REGISTRATION
Registration for the Fast Mile is $20, which includes the post-party but no t-shirt.

On the day of the race, registration increases to $25.

Registration for the 5K is $25 through Memorial Day (May 30), and $35 afterward, which includes the post-party and a t-shirt if you're one of the first 400.

On the day of the race, registration increases to $40.

If you're planning on running both races, when you sign up for the 5K, you will see an option to add the Fast Mile for $5.

You can pre-register for both the 5K Run, 5K Walk and Fast Mile at RaceMenu until Saturday, August 23 at 10:00pm.

There will also be day-of sign-up at the event starting at 8:00am.

Those who pre-register will be able to pick up their packet early somewhere in Assembly Row on Saturday, August 27 from noon until 4:00pm.

In order to do the early pick-up, you must register online no later than 9:00am on Saturday, August 27.

Those who register after that time will only be able to pick up their packets on Sunday at the event starting at 8:00am.

You do not need to pre-register for the Children's Fun Run.

Simply show up before the race and fill out the registration form.

COST

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$20-$25

WEBSITE

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www.racemenu.com/events/139127-2016-Race-to-the-Row

LOCATION

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301 Canal Street, Somerville, MA, 02145 map

LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS
Assembly Square
301 Canal St
Somerville, MA 02145
If you're using public transportation, the new Assembly Station on the Orange Line will bring you right to the course, a few hundred yards from race headquarters. When you get out of the station walk North on Great River Road (if the train is behind you, turn Right). Go past the parking lot on your left and you will see the registration area just afterward. You can use the MBTA Trip Planner to help out.