Event Information
Registration
Online registration will be open until Race Day morning.
Race day registration will be available near the start at 1815 Mass Ave.on Sunday, 7/20 from 7:45am-8:45am.
Race Proceeds
Race proceeds will benefit CRLS Boys and Girls Track Teams and Title IX Girls Running Club.
Timing
Net timing will be provided by RaceWire.
Post Race Festivities
The post race food and beverages, sponsored by Whole Foods and the Harvard Square Business Association will be located in Winthrop Park, as well as the awards ceremonies.
Baggage
There will be a baggage check in Winthrop Park on the corner of JFK St and Mt Auburn St. shortly after the finish line.
The Course
The USATF Certified course starts at the intersection of Mass Ave and Upland Rd and finishes on Mass Ave at the beginning of the crosswalk in front of Harvard Coop and Out of Town News. There will be clocks at the 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 mile splits.
Parking
It is strongly advised to park in Harvard Square and either jog or take the T to the start.
The Start
NO STROLLERS or headphones or similar devices allowed. For slower runners, because of the unique course on Massachusetts Avenue, YOU MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE IN UNDER 12 MINUTES.
Prizes
The top 3 men and women will split a $500 cash purse. Age group awards and primes for the first male and female to cross the 1/2 mile mark.