The Angry Chicken Race Series
- Date Tue 9th June 2026 - Tue 11th August 2026
- Time 7:00PM EDT
- Location Lowell, Massachusetts
- Price $10.00 - $70.00
- Races 9 races
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable summer experience at the Angry Chicken Race Series, taking place in Lowell, Middlesex from June 9th to August 11th, 2026! This exciting event features eight thrilling races, each offering a unique theme and a chance for runners to showcase their creativity with costumes. Participants will tackle a scenic 2.62-mile course, running counter-clockwise on the loop, every Tuesday evening at 7 PM (with an early start at 6:50 PM).
With a scoring system that awards points based on finish times, every runner has the opportunity to compete for amazing prizes at the end of the series. Don’t miss out on the chance to sign up for all eight races before June 1st to receive a free race t-shirt! As a special bonus, the final race on August 11th will serve as a collection event for donations benefiting Catie's Closet, supporting students in need. Join the fun this summer and be part of the Angry Chicken Race Series – where fitness, community, and good times come together!
With a scoring system that awards points based on finish times, every runner has the opportunity to compete for amazing prizes at the end of the series. Don’t miss out on the chance to sign up for all eight races before June 1st to receive a free race t-shirt! As a special bonus, the final race on August 11th will serve as a collection event for donations benefiting Catie's Closet, supporting students in need. Join the fun this summer and be part of the Angry Chicken Race Series – where fitness, community, and good times come together!
Organiser's Description
It's not summer without the Angry Chicken Race Series!
Race distance is 2.62 miles a tenth of a marathon! with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course.
The races are run each Tuesday evening starting at 7PM (early start at 6:50), from June 9th to August 11th (eight races). Scoring will give 1000 points to the race winner, and everyone else a percentage of that based on their finish time. All eight races will be scored, with prizes to the winners given out after Race 8 on August 11th. A minimum of three races must be run to win.
SIGN UP FOR ALL 8 RACES BEFORE JUNE 1ST TO RECEIVE A FREE RACE T-SHIRT!!
Each race will have a theme. with a small prize for the best costume! To help choose the themes, join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18Y89kXYGL/.
Note: there will be no race June 30th or July 28th.
The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road).
Bib pick-up is on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:45 PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell.
Cost is $10 per race when registering online (below) $70 if you register for the whole series. You can register online at bib pick-up (QR scan code will be provided at Marx) for the same $10 price. However, its $12 per race to register manually in-person using cash or check.
Donations benefit Catie's Closet. Caties Closet is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides clothes, toiletries, and other basic essentials to students living in poverty right with thin their schools. Free stores are set up in schools, giving children direct access to everything they need to attend class confidently. https://www.catiescloset.org For the final race on August 11th, we'll be collecting new and gently used youth/teen clothing, and full-sized toiletries.
Race results will be posted on the iResultslive.com [http://www.iresultslive.com/].
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Race distance is 2.62 miles a tenth of a marathon! with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course.
The races are run each Tuesday evening starting at 7PM (early start at 6:50), from June 9th to August 11th (eight races). Scoring will give 1000 points to the race winner, and everyone else a percentage of that based on their finish time. All eight races will be scored, with prizes to the winners given out after Race 8 on August 11th. A minimum of three races must be run to win.
SIGN UP FOR ALL 8 RACES BEFORE JUNE 1ST TO RECEIVE A FREE RACE T-SHIRT!!
Each race will have a theme. with a small prize for the best costume! To help choose the themes, join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18Y89kXYGL/.
Note: there will be no race June 30th or July 28th.
The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road).
Bib pick-up is on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:45 PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell.
Cost is $10 per race when registering online (below) $70 if you register for the whole series. You can register online at bib pick-up (QR scan code will be provided at Marx) for the same $10 price. However, its $12 per race to register manually in-person using cash or check.
Donations benefit Catie's Closet. Caties Closet is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides clothes, toiletries, and other basic essentials to students living in poverty right with thin their schools. Free stores are set up in schools, giving children direct access to everything they need to attend class confidently. https://www.catiescloset.org For the final race on August 11th, we'll be collecting new and gently used youth/teen clothing, and full-sized toiletries.
Race results will be posted on the iResultslive.com [http://www.iresultslive.com/].
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Races
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Angry Chicken Race Series (All Eight Races)
Incl. T-Shirt
Tue 9th June 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$70.00
Tuesday Night races in Lowell, Massachusetts are back from June 9th through August 11th, 2025, starting at 7 pm! Race distance is 2.62 miles a tenth of a marathon! with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road). Bib pick-up is on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell. Themes are: 6/9/2026: TBD 6/16/2026: TBD 6/23/2026: TBD 6/30/2026: NO RACE 7/7/2026: TBD 7/14/2026: TBD 7/21/2026: TBD 7/28/2026: NO RACE 8/4/2026: TBD 8/11/2026: TBD *There will be a small prize after each race for best costume* Free race shirt if you register for the series by June 1st, 2026! Donations benefit Catie's Closet at www.catiescloset.org. -
Race 1: Disney Dash
Tue 9th June 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$10.00
CLOSEDDress as your favorite Disney character we launch the 2026 Angry Chicken Race Series! Race distance is 2.62 miles a tenth of a marathon! with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road). Bib pick-up is on from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell. Prize to the best costume. Happy Running! -
Race 2: Flamingo Fest
Tue 16th June 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$10.00
Calling all flamingos to get your pink on for Race 2 of the 2026 Angry Chicken Summer Race Series! Race distance is 2.62 miles a tenth of a marathon! with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road). Bib pick-up is on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell. Prize to the best costume. Happy Running! -
Race 3: World Cup
Tue 23rd June 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$10.00
Celebrate the World Cup and soccer at Race 3! Race distance is 2.62 miles a tenth of a marathon! with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road). Bib pick-up is on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell. Prize to the best costume. Happy Running! -
Race 4: Donut Dash
Tue 7th July 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$10.00
Donuts! Race distance is 2.62 miles a tenth of a marathon! with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road). Bib pick-up is on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell. Prize to the best costume. Happy Running! -
Race 5: Medieval Times
Tue 14th July 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$10.00
All ye princesses, knights, and wizards, you are hereby summoned to race 2.62 miles a tenth of a marathon! going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road), with an early start at 6:45 pm. Bib pick-up is on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell. Prize to the best costume. Happy Running! -
Race 6: Christmas in July
Tue 21st July 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$10.00
Merry Christmas (in July) for Race 6 of the Angry Chicken Race Series! Race distance is 2.62 miles a tenth of a marathon! with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road). Bib pick-up is on from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell. Prize to the best costume. Happy Running! -
Race 7: Under the Sea
Tue 4th August 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$10.00
Mermaids, mermen, and swimsuits as we run 2.62 miles, going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road). Bib pick-up is on Tuesday from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell. Prize to the best costume! Happy Running! -
Race 8: Neon Night
Tue 11th August 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$10.00
Wear your brightest colors for Neon Night; race 8 of the Angry Chicken Series! For our final race of 2025, we're also collecting donations for Catie's Closet. Full-size toiletries and youth/teen clothing are greatly appreciated! Race distance is 2.62 miles a tenth of a marathon! with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road). Bib pick-up is on from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell. Prize to the best costume, and awards to the series winners! Happy Running!
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