Boston Buildup Winter Series
- Date Sun 5th January 2025 - Sun 2nd March 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Various, Connecticut
- Price $21.88 - $57.11
- Races 5 races
- Distances 10km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Boston Buildup Winter Series, kicking off on Sunday, January 5, 2025, and running through Sunday, March 2, 2025. This exciting event takes place in the heart of Boston and features a series of four progressively longer races, perfect for runners of all levels looking to challenge themselves. The distances will include 5K and 10K races, providing participants with the opportunity to gradually increase their stamina and speed.
Celebrating its 47th year, the Buildup Winter Series will implement modifications to ensure the safety and comfort of all participants, in line with pandemic guidelines. Runners can register for individual events or take on the full series for a more comprehensive challenge. The first 125 registrants for the series will receive exclusive custom Buildup socks! With awards for various age categories and post-race amenities, this event promises a fun and supportive atmosphere. Don't miss out on this chance to embrace the winter running spirit in Boston!
Celebrating its 47th year, the Buildup Winter Series will implement modifications to ensure the safety and comfort of all participants, in line with pandemic guidelines. Runners can register for individual events or take on the full series for a more comprehensive challenge. The first 125 registrants for the series will receive exclusive custom Buildup socks! With awards for various age categories and post-race amenities, this event promises a fun and supportive atmosphere. Don't miss out on this chance to embrace the winter running spirit in Boston!
Organiser's Description
A series of four progressively longer races. Now in its 47th year, this edition will include modifications to accommodate pandemic restrictions and guidelines.
You may register for any of the four individual events or for the full four-race Series. The first 125 Series registrants will receive custom Buildup socks, to be distributed prior to or at the first race.
_PLEASE NOTE THAT WHILE WE HOPE TO BE ABLE TO CONDUCT ALL THE RACES OF THE SERIES AS IN-PERSON EVENTS, THE ABILITY TO DO SO IS BASED ON PERMISSION FROM THE STATE AND TOWNS. WHILE WE WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO HOLD THE RACES IN PERSON, INCLUDING CHANGING THE LOCATION, THE FLUCTUATING NATURE OF THE COVID VIRUS MAKES IT POSSIBLE THAT SOME OF THE RACES WILL NEED TO BE HELD AS VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE READ OUR REFUND POLICY [https://runsignup.com/Race/90540/RefundPolicy] BEFORE REGISTERING._
FACILITIES: Buildings should be open at all races. Come dressed to run, bring warm clothing for afterwards. Mile & 5km splits marked (every km in 10K). Digital clock at finish. ChronoTrack B-Tag timing (gun times, net times where possible.).
POSTPONEMENTS: Postponed races will be held the following Sunday at the originally scheduled site and time. Postponement notice will be posted on this site and the Buildup Facebook page and Twitter feed by 7 a.m. race day (or earlier when possible), and via email to all entrants and those on the Club Connecticut race information maillist.
AWARDS: Long sleeve technical 1/4 zips to the top Overall, Open (39 & under), Vet (40-49), Master (50-59) and Grandmaster (60 & over) male and female in each race who have not already won. The overall Series winners in these categories will receive custom engraved slate plaques after the Series conclusion. Grand Prix Series scoring will be based on the Purdy computer point tables, and weighted (best race multiplied by a factor of four, second best by three, third best by two, worst unweighted). Series standings will be posted at this site after 2 races. Jeff Falberg, Series Statistician.
You may register for any of the four individual events or for the full four-race Series. The first 125 Series registrants will receive custom Buildup socks, to be distributed prior to or at the first race.
_PLEASE NOTE THAT WHILE WE HOPE TO BE ABLE TO CONDUCT ALL THE RACES OF THE SERIES AS IN-PERSON EVENTS, THE ABILITY TO DO SO IS BASED ON PERMISSION FROM THE STATE AND TOWNS. WHILE WE WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO HOLD THE RACES IN PERSON, INCLUDING CHANGING THE LOCATION, THE FLUCTUATING NATURE OF THE COVID VIRUS MAKES IT POSSIBLE THAT SOME OF THE RACES WILL NEED TO BE HELD AS VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE READ OUR REFUND POLICY [https://runsignup.com/Race/90540/RefundPolicy] BEFORE REGISTERING._
FACILITIES: Buildings should be open at all races. Come dressed to run, bring warm clothing for afterwards. Mile & 5km splits marked (every km in 10K). Digital clock at finish. ChronoTrack B-Tag timing (gun times, net times where possible.).
POSTPONEMENTS: Postponed races will be held the following Sunday at the originally scheduled site and time. Postponement notice will be posted on this site and the Buildup Facebook page and Twitter feed by 7 a.m. race day (or earlier when possible), and via email to all entrants and those on the Club Connecticut race information maillist.
AWARDS: Long sleeve technical 1/4 zips to the top Overall, Open (39 & under), Vet (40-49), Master (50-59) and Grandmaster (60 & over) male and female in each race who have not already won. The overall Series winners in these categories will receive custom engraved slate plaques after the Series conclusion. Grand Prix Series scoring will be based on the Purdy computer point tables, and weighted (best race multiplied by a factor of four, second best by three, third best by two, worst unweighted). Series standings will be posted at this site after 2 races. Jeff Falberg, Series Statistician.
Races
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4-Race Series
Incl. $5.11 Fee & Commemorative Custom Running Socks
Sun 5th January 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$57.11
Note earlier 10K start time! -
Rowayton 10k
Incl. $2.88 Fee
Sun 5th January 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$21.88
Roton Middle School, Highland Avenue NOTE CHANGED LOCATION! -
Ridgefield 15k
Incl. $2.88 Fee
Sun 19th January 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$21.88
Scotland Elementary School, Barlow Mountain Road -
Fairfield 20k
Incl. $2.88 Fee
Sun 9th February 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$21.88
Tomlinson Middle School, Unquowa Road -
Silvermine 25k
Incl. $2.88 Fee
Sun 2nd March 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$21.88
Silvermine Elementary School, Perry Avenue NOTE EARLY START TIME
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