Marathon Sports is proud to partner with local races and walks in the communities surrounding our store locations. From 5K up to full marathons, we work with events for runners and walkers of all paces and experience levels. Click on your geographic area below to check out the races we partner with.
If you are a race director and would like to inquire about Road Race Sponsorship, please email Stephen Infascelli at [email protected].
Week 9 // September 1-2
Trail Mix Run
Time to celebrate National Trail Mix Day (actually 8/31) and trade in some of those road miles for the trails again. Part-trail/part-road, all-trail, you decide how much you hit the trails this week.
Prizes awarded to our five (5) favorite/most unique photos.
Week 10 // September 8-9
Wait & See… It’s a Mystery!
More info on this coming Friday, July 31. Trust us though, it’ll be worth it!
At this time we are planning to hold an in person race on September 12th. We are following the phased re-opening plan carefully. Road races are part of Phase 4 which is scheduled to begin on July 20th. We understand that many people want to run an in person race and we will absolutely do that if both state and local guidelines will allow it.
We are opening online registration as an in person event with the understanding that at some point we may need to change to a full virtual event. Please keep all of this in mind when you are registering as we do have a no refund policy.
Should we be able to hold an in person event, we will also be offering a virtual option for those who would like to participate and support The Boys & Girls Club of Plymouth but are not comfortable participating at an in person event even if guidelines allow.
About the Campaign
Each year, you and thousands of people like you make the UMass Cancer Walk and Run a success, because the money you raise supports adult and pediatric cancer research and care, and clinical trials of new potentially lifesaving therapies taking place right here in Central Massachusetts at UMass Medical School.
Your involvement is a strong demonstration of commitment to the community and the healthy lives of the people of the commonwealth.
Virtually “join us” for the 2nd Annual BILT All Ability 5k!
We are so excited to bring this race to you virtually! It is going to help us do some pretty cool things we couldn’t do in person!
Sad to miss out on the race day experience? We are working on different ways to make sure you still get the race day experience. Stay tuned for updates.
“See” you at the finish line 🙂
Against the Tide is a family-friendly, multi-sport virtual event to benefit Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC). MBCC is the only non-profit organization in the state dedicated to the prevention of breast cancer from environmental causes. this year we invite you to participate virtually and help us to raise important funds for cancer prevention!
Choose to participate in any of these activities:
Swim – 1/2 mile or 1-mile recreational or 1-mile competitive options
5K or 10K Run
Aquathon (1-mile competitive swim followed by your choice of 5K or 10K run)
3-mile Fitness Walk
1/2 mile Paddle board
2-mile Kayak
The event offers a 4-day window to participate so you can choose to swim, run, walk, paddle, or kayak anytime between September 17 – 20 on a course of your choosing or in a safe body of water. All participants will receive a Participant Fun Pack, including an event t-shirt, bib or swim cap, participant medal, and sponsor items.
For all swimmers, runners, and Aquathoners: You will have until 5 p.m. on September 20th to submit your time to be included on the Event Results page. A custom link will be sent to you to record your time.
Registration is $40 for individuals and $100 for families (up to 5 members).
Against the Tide is a family-friendly, multi-sport virtual event to benefit Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC). MBCC is the only non-profit organization in the state dedicated to the prevention of breast cancer from environmental causes. this year we invite you to participate virtually and help us to raise important funds for cancer prevention!
Choose to participate in any of these activities:
Swim – 1/2 mile or 1-mile recreational or 1-mile competitive options
5K or 10K Run
Aquathon (1-mile competitive swim followed by your choice of 5K or 10K run)
3-mile Fitness Walk
1/2 mile Paddleboard
2-mile Kayak
The event offers a 4-day window to participate so you can choose to swim, run, walk, paddle, or kayak anytime between September 24 – 27 on a course of your choosing or in a safe body of water. All participants will receive a Participant Fun Pack, including an event t-shirt, bib or swim cap, participant medal, and sponsor items.
For all swimmers, runners, and Aquathoners: You will have until 5 p.m. on September 27th to submit your time to be included on the Event Results page. A custom link will be sent to you to record your time.
Registration is $40 for individuals and $100 for families (up to 5 members).
Course Description
The Watertown Police Finish Strong 5k Run/Walk begins at 10:30 am starting and finishing at Tufts Health Plan, 705 Mount Auburn Street in Watertown. The course is fast and fairly flat 3.1 miles (5k). Prizes to top male/female finishers plus various age categories. Runners and walkers welcome and for safety purposes, no skateboards, rollerblades/skates, bicycles, or animals can be taken on the course. Chip timing provided by Yankee Timing.
Runner Swag
Special swag item with race logo to the first 200 participants who sign up
T-Shirts will be sold on site on race day.
Awards
Top Female/Male
U-12
13-17
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70
All top F/M win awards
Help us Fight to End Domestic Violence
Every registration and donation received goes to the South Shore Resource and Advocacy Center, a community-based domestic violence non-profit organization, that helps women and children in need!
Become Apart of Something Bigger Than You
Name of Race: Abby’s House 5K Run/Walk
Date of Race: October 1 – 17.
Location of Race: Virtual – Participants can do the race wherever they’d like.
Start Time: Anytime between October 1 and 17.
Timing Provided By: N/A for 2020
Bib Number Pick-Up (if applicable): Bib numbers mailed to participants
Expected # of Participants: 400
Charity: Abby’s House, Worcester, MA
Website/Online Registration Link: abbyshouse.racewire.com
Facebook Link (so we can “Like”, “Tag” and “Share”): https://www.facebook.com/abbyshouse1976/
Contact Person (w/email): [email protected] or [email protected]
Logo or Poster so we can add it to our site:
Dates of Importance (T-Shirt Deadline // Price Increase // etc., so we can drive registration): Price increase on September 22nd
Name of Race: BIGGSteps 2301K
Date of Race: October 4-18, 2020
Location of Race: Virtual
Start Time: 12:00 a.m.
Timing Provided By: Self Timed
Bib Number Pick-Up (if applicable): (None)
Expected # of Participants: 500
Charity: Sean D. Biggs Memorial Foundation
Website/Online Registration Link: http://www.biggsteps.org
Facebook Link (so we can “Like”, “Tag” and “Share”): https://www.facebook.com/BIGGSteps
Contact Person (w/email): Chris George ([email protected])
Logo or Poster so we can add it to our site:
Dates of Importance (T-Shirt Deadline // Price Increase // etc., so we can drive registration): First 500 to sign up get free running buffs. We’re at about 200 right now…..
Like everything else, this year will look a little different. Our 25th Annual Somerville 5K Road Race will be held over the long weekend of Friday, October 9th – Monday, October 12th with a virtual twist; YOU choose your exercise!
Run, walk, bike or hike, you’ve got it covered! Choose your preferred method and go alone or gather your family or even your dog. Feel good and do good together.
COURSE: The world is your oyster and the choice is yours. Need to be inspired? Routes will be communicated soon.
OFFLINE REGISTRATION: For further details, email Felicity Beal
GIVEAWAYS:
PRIZES: Prizes for the largest team, best exercise combo and highest fundraising team!
SUPPORTING INFORMATION:
From October 10-18, we invite you to take part in our TOGETHER WE RUN 5K series to strengthen your mind, body, and spirit in support of our cause. Complete your Y’s neighborhood route or run across Greater Boston! Course options below!
The idea is simple: when we run together, it’s better.
Better Together is a virtual race series that focuses on developing a global community through physical movement and charitable donations.
CHARITY
Because Better Together believes that better health starts with access to better food, we are proud to donate 10% of proceeds to the Boston, Massachusetts based non-profit, Daily Table, founded by Doug Rauch (former President of Trader Joes). From Daily Table’s website:
“Daily Table is a nonprofit community grocer dedicated to providing fresh, tasty, convenient, and nutritious food to communities most in need at prices everyone can afford.”
THE RACE
The 1st annual Better Together Virtual 10K & Half Marathon will take place on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Participants are encouraged to complete their race any time in the week leading up to 5 pm EST on 12.12.20.
Registration cut off: Friday, October 9th, 2020
While keeping in mind the modern health challenges facing our global society, all Better Together events are 100% virtual. As a result, participants are able to create, train on, and run their very own course wherever they want in the world.
There will be a Zoom post-race cheers at 5 pm EST on 12.12.20 where everyone can come together and celebrate this amazing communal accomplishment!
TRAINING
Better Together has assembled a certified Trainer Team of coaches, instructors and nutritionists to help guide each runner to meet their race day performance goals. Runners of all levels are encouraged to sign up, train, and run with people from all over the world!
To make sure anyone can complete their 10K or Half Marathon goal, upon purchase of entry each participant will receive a 10K or Half Marathon 12-Week Training Program designed by Better Together team trainer, Teddy Cox (CSCS, CPT, FNT).
As part of this program, the Trainer Team has designed tailored workouts for runners to meet and exceed the end goal of running a long race. These workouts take place at 630 pm EST every Tues-Thurs, are sliding-scale entry ($5-25), and will enable each runner to meet the trainers and other runners.
COMMUNITY
With an emphasis on community, participants will have the support of the Better Together Trainer Team (strength & conditioning, yoga, and a nutritionist), and other runners at their fingertips when they join the Better Together slack channel. This is where runners can swap training tips, talk about training, ask trainers questions about their progress, and even generate running playlists to keep everyone motivated!
So let’s do this! If we all run together, we will be Better Together.
