Arlington Education Foundation 5K
Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MassachusettsSun 21st May 2023
2 races
Organiser's Description
About the Run and AEF
The AEF 5K Run celebrates Arlington’s 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 Arlington’s 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 Arlington’s historic Massachusetts Avenue. Arlington Education Foundation (AEF), is a 501(c)(3).
Registration
Registration is open to all ages. Early bird pricing (until 4/15) is $35 per entrant.
Personalized bibs will be provided for all participants who register by 4/15/22.
Discounts are available for ACE’s Arlington elementary and middle school running programs, including Fit Girls, and the Ottoson & Gibb Schools’ Running Clubs.
After 4/15 the registration fee rises to $40 for participants. Discounts will still apply for ACE running club participants. Virtual Racers are welcome too!
Please register early as we expect the race to sell out. The race is limited to 600 participants.There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Race Swag
T-shirts will be provided for all registrants, youth (Y) and adult (A). (Please indicate size when registering - YS, YM, YL, YXL, AS, AM, AL, AXL. T-Shirts will be unisex)Personalized bibs will be provided to all who register before 4/15/22.
Location
Hill's Hill Field, behind the Ed Burns Rink422 Summer StreetArlington, MA 02474
The Course
The 5K run will start and end at Hill’s Hill Field, behind the Ed Burns Arena (422 Summer Street, Arlington, MA), with the course route shown below.
After starting on the Hill’s 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 Hill’s Hill Field to the race finish.
Bib Pickup
Bibs may be picked up at the Ed Burns Arena — 422 Summer St, Arlington, MAAdvanced pickup only!
Thursday 5/12, 5-7pmFriday 5/13, 5-7pmSaturday 5/14, 8-10amNO Race Day Pickup
Volunteers
We need volunteers! If interested in helping out, please contact: [email protected]
Awards & Results
Awards will be given to the fastest 3 male and female identifying participants.Participation medals will be awarded to all race finishers.Chip timing will be coordinated by Second Wind Timing. Results will be posted and emailed to all participants.
Parking
There is parking at the Ed Burns Arena. However, we suggest that Arlington residents leave their cars at home in order to warm up as they run/walk to Hill’s Hill. There is on street parking in the nearby neighborhoods. Please leave time to park and walk to the start should the parking lot fill.
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 Arlington’s 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 Arlington’s 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 Arlington’s historic Massachusetts Avenue. Arlington Education Foundation (AEF), is a 501(c)(3).
Registration
Registration is open to all ages. Early bird pricing (until 4/15) is $35 per entrant.
Personalized bibs will be provided for all participants who register by 4/15/22.
Discounts are available for ACE’s Arlington elementary and middle school running programs, including Fit Girls, and the Ottoson & Gibb Schools’ Running Clubs.
After 4/15 the registration fee rises to $40 for participants. Discounts will still apply for ACE running club participants. Virtual Racers are welcome too!
Please register early as we expect the race to sell out. The race is limited to 600 participants.There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Race Swag
T-shirts will be provided for all registrants, youth (Y) and adult (A). (Please indicate size when registering - YS, YM, YL, YXL, AS, AM, AL, AXL. T-Shirts will be unisex)Personalized bibs will be provided to all who register before 4/15/22.
Location
Hill's Hill Field, behind the Ed Burns Rink422 Summer StreetArlington, MA 02474
The Course
The 5K run will start and end at Hill’s Hill Field, behind the Ed Burns Arena (422 Summer Street, Arlington, MA), with the course route shown below.
After starting on the Hill’s 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 Hill’s Hill Field to the race finish.
Bib Pickup
Bibs may be picked up at the Ed Burns Arena — 422 Summer St, Arlington, MAAdvanced pickup only!
Thursday 5/12, 5-7pmFriday 5/13, 5-7pmSaturday 5/14, 8-10amNO Race Day Pickup
Volunteers
We need volunteers! If interested in helping out, please contact: [email protected]
Awards & Results
Awards will be given to the fastest 3 male and female identifying participants.Participation medals will be awarded to all race finishers.Chip timing will be coordinated by Second Wind Timing. Results will be posted and emailed to all participants.
Parking
There is parking at the Ed Burns Arena. However, we suggest that Arlington residents leave their cars at home in order to warm up as they run/walk to Hill’s Hill. There is on street parking in the nearby neighborhoods. Please leave time to park and walk to the start should the parking lot fill.
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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