Arlington Education Foundation 5K
- Date Sun 18th May 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Arlington, Massachusetts
- Price $39.60
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Arlington Education Foundation 5K on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in beautiful Arlington, Middlesex! This family-friendly event celebrates the hard work of Arlington's students, teachers, and staff, with all proceeds supporting innovative educational projects in the local public schools. The race welcomes participants of all ages, making it a perfect opportunity to get active while giving back to the community.
The 5K course begins and ends at Hills Hill Field, located behind the Ed Burns Hockey Rink, and takes runners along the scenic Minuteman Bike Path and historic Massachusetts Avenue. Early bird registration is available for just $35 until April 24, 2025, so be sure to secure your spot early, as the race sold out last year! Participants can look forward to personalized bibs, race swag, and a fun, engaging atmosphere. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a great run in Arlington!
The 5K course begins and ends at Hills Hill Field, located behind the Ed Burns Hockey Rink, and takes runners along the scenic Minuteman Bike Path and historic Massachusetts Avenue. Early bird registration is available for just $35 until April 24, 2025, so be sure to secure your spot early, as the race sold out last year! Participants can look forward to personalized bibs, race swag, and a fun, engaging atmosphere. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a great run in Arlington!
Organiser's Description
ABOUT THE RUN AND AEF
The AEF 5K Run celebrates Arlingtons students, teachers, and staff who work tirelessly to create enriching and innovative educational experiences. All ages are welcome to participate. The proceeds from the run will be used to support innovative and creative new projects, as well as system-wide initiatives, that enhance the educational experience in Arlingtons Public Schools.
AEF depends entirely on individual donations and business sponsorships. The race will play a significant role in our community awareness and fundraising initiatives. The race course runs east along the Minuteman Bike Path before returning along Arlingtons historic Massachusetts Avenue. Arlington Education Foundation [https://www.aefma.org/] (AEF), is a 501(c)(3).
PLACE
Hill's Hill Field behind the Ed Burns Hockey Rink
422 Summer Street
Arlington, MA US 02474
REGISTRATION
Registration is open to all ages. Early bird pricing (until Wednesday, 4/24) is $35 per entrant. The race fee will increase to $45 per entrant after that date for all except for the ACE Boys+ In Motion and OMS running group members.
ARLINGTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION (ACE) BOYS+ IN MOTION AND OMS (elementary & middle school programs) participants are eligible for a discount.
If you plan to register for one of the ACE BOYS+ IN MOTION AND OMS (Arlington elementary and middle school students only), please first register for the ACE running club (registration opens in early March). Once registered, you will receive the coupon code to use when you register for the AEF 5K race - a fantastic final event for the ACE Boys+ In Motion and OMS programs.
_Personalized bibs_ provided for all racers who register on/before Wednesday, 4/24.
Please register early. The race sold out last year!
There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
VOLUNTEERS
Got a free hour or two?
We need volunteers to ensure that the AEF 5K is the safest and most fun race experience for all our participants. Please sign up to assist our Race Leadership Team on race day or with a pre-race task during the week before the race.
If interested in volunteering, please sign up here.
RACE SWAG
* T-Shirts will be provided for all participants 14 years old and younger. Please specify the unisex t-shirt size when registering.
* Adults should register before May 1st to guarantee receiving a t-shirt.
* Adults have the option to opt-out of getting a t-shirt so that their contribution to the Arlington Education Foundation is able to make more of an impact.
* Personalized bibs will be provided for all who register before/on 4/24.
THE COURSE
The 5K run will start and end at Hills Hill Field, behind the Ed Burns Arena (422 Summer Street, Arlington, MA), with the course route shown below.
* After starting on the Hills Hill field, turn left (East) onto the Minuteman Bikeway.
* Continue East to Water Street.
* Turn right on Water Street and then a quick right (West) onto Massachusetts Ave.
* Bear right (West) from Massachusetts Ave. onto Lowell St.
* Turn right onto Mill Lane (which becomes Frazer Lane at the Schwamb Mill) to return to the Minuteman Bikeway.
* Continue East on the Minuteman Bike Path back to Hills Hill Field to the race finish.
BIB PICKUP
Bibs may be picked up at the Ed Burns Arena 422 Summer St, Arlington, MA
_Advanced pickup only!_
* Thursday, 5/16, 5-7:30 p.m.
* Friday, 5/17, 5-7:30 p.m.
* Saturday, 5/18, 8-10:30 a.m.
* NO RACE DAY PICKUP
AWARDS & RESULTS
* Awards will be given at 9:00 a.m.
* Chip timing will be coordinated by Second Wind Timing. Results will be posted and emailed to all participants and are viewable at www.secondwindresults.com [https://secondwindtiming.com/results]
PARKING
There is parking at the Ed Burns Arena. However, it is limited. We suggest that Arlington residents leave their cars at home and warm up as they run/walk to Hills Hill field. Please leave plenty of time to park on the neighboring streets and then get to the field once the parking lot fills.
SAFETY
The race will follow all CDC guidelines in effect at the time of the event. We will communicate safety protocols to participants during the week before the race.
The race will run unless extreme weather prevents safe conditions. There will be no refunds.
THE ARLINGTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
The AEF 5K Run celebrates Arlingtons students, teachers, and staff who work tirelessly to create enriching and innovative educational experiences. All ages are welcome to participate. The proceeds from the run will be used to support innovative and creative new projects, as well as system-wide initiatives, that enhance the educational experience in Arlingtons Public Schools.
AEF depends entirely on individual donations and business sponsorships. The race will play a significant role in our community awareness and fundraising initiatives. The race course runs east along the Minuteman Bike Path before returning along Arlingtons historic Massachusetts Avenue. Arlington Education Foundation [https://www.aefma.org/] (AEF), is a 501(c)(3).
PLACE
Hill's Hill Field behind the Ed Burns Hockey Rink
422 Summer Street
Arlington, MA US 02474
REGISTRATION
Registration is open to all ages. Early bird pricing (until Wednesday, 4/24) is $35 per entrant. The race fee will increase to $45 per entrant after that date for all except for the ACE Boys+ In Motion and OMS running group members.
ARLINGTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION (ACE) BOYS+ IN MOTION AND OMS (elementary & middle school programs) participants are eligible for a discount.
If you plan to register for one of the ACE BOYS+ IN MOTION AND OMS (Arlington elementary and middle school students only), please first register for the ACE running club (registration opens in early March). Once registered, you will receive the coupon code to use when you register for the AEF 5K race - a fantastic final event for the ACE Boys+ In Motion and OMS programs.
_Personalized bibs_ provided for all racers who register on/before Wednesday, 4/24.
Please register early. The race sold out last year!
There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
VOLUNTEERS
Got a free hour or two?
We need volunteers to ensure that the AEF 5K is the safest and most fun race experience for all our participants. Please sign up to assist our Race Leadership Team on race day or with a pre-race task during the week before the race.
If interested in volunteering, please sign up here.
RACE SWAG
* T-Shirts will be provided for all participants 14 years old and younger. Please specify the unisex t-shirt size when registering.
* Adults should register before May 1st to guarantee receiving a t-shirt.
* Adults have the option to opt-out of getting a t-shirt so that their contribution to the Arlington Education Foundation is able to make more of an impact.
* Personalized bibs will be provided for all who register before/on 4/24.
THE COURSE
The 5K run will start and end at Hills Hill Field, behind the Ed Burns Arena (422 Summer Street, Arlington, MA), with the course route shown below.
* After starting on the Hills Hill field, turn left (East) onto the Minuteman Bikeway.
* Continue East to Water Street.
* Turn right on Water Street and then a quick right (West) onto Massachusetts Ave.
* Bear right (West) from Massachusetts Ave. onto Lowell St.
* Turn right onto Mill Lane (which becomes Frazer Lane at the Schwamb Mill) to return to the Minuteman Bikeway.
* Continue East on the Minuteman Bike Path back to Hills Hill Field to the race finish.
BIB PICKUP
Bibs may be picked up at the Ed Burns Arena 422 Summer St, Arlington, MA
_Advanced pickup only!_
* Thursday, 5/16, 5-7:30 p.m.
* Friday, 5/17, 5-7:30 p.m.
* Saturday, 5/18, 8-10:30 a.m.
* NO RACE DAY PICKUP
AWARDS & RESULTS
* Awards will be given at 9:00 a.m.
* Chip timing will be coordinated by Second Wind Timing. Results will be posted and emailed to all participants and are viewable at www.secondwindresults.com [https://secondwindtiming.com/results]
PARKING
There is parking at the Ed Burns Arena. However, it is limited. We suggest that Arlington residents leave their cars at home and warm up as they run/walk to Hills Hill field. Please leave plenty of time to park on the neighboring streets and then get to the field once the parking lot fills.
SAFETY
The race will follow all CDC guidelines in effect at the time of the event. We will communicate safety protocols to participants during the week before the race.
The race will run unless extreme weather prevents safe conditions. There will be no refunds.
THE ARLINGTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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