I'm looking for a 5K/10K in the Boston area the weekend of the marathon. I'll be coming from out town to watch friends race the marathon and would like to find a race for myself that weekend. Is there a website that has race info or anyone know of race that might suit my needs?
looking for short race wrote:Is there a website that has race info or anyone know of race that might suit my needs?no, the Boston Marathon does not have a web site
coolrunning.com I bet you find at least a half dozen races within an hour of Boston.
Zalmo: You're a prick. Reread his post.
Yes, there is always a race the morning of the marathon in Lexington which is a short drive from downtown Boston or also on the public transportation line. They have the race at noon I think right before a battle reenactment with cannons, guns, and everyone in powdered white wigs. The Saturday prior to Boston there is always the weekly Fresh Pond Series which includes a 2.5M race around the pond, and also a 5M race around the pond. That race is actually joggable from some hotels in Boston and is free. That weekend it may attract some good talent. Coolrunning is not updated yet with the other races, but there should be a few more. Also, try this website, New England Runner, at
http://www.nerunner.com/calendar/index.html
They don't have the April calendar posted yet but when they do, sure they will have comprehensive list. Boston area has a decent race almost every day...even weekdays. You won't find another racing town like it.
lexington race is at 10am
town green 5 miles
you can run that and easily be anywhere on baa course to watch
Battle reeanactment is at 6am
Race at 10am (They say it's 5 miles, I'd say it's 8k at the very most)
Marathon starts at noon
Plenty of time to get into Boston, I do it every year. Well, not the 6am part...
9:00 a.m. on Saturday in Worcester at Worcester State College: 5K. Every Saturday.
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