The Angry Chicken Race Series
- Date Tue 10th June 2025 - Tue 12th August 2025
- Time 7:00PM EST
- Location Lowell, Massachusetts
- Price $10.00 - $70.00
- Races 9 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting summer of racing at The Angry Chicken Race Series in Lowell, Middlesex! Kicking off on June 10th and running every Tuesday evening until August 12th, 2025, this vibrant event features a unique race distance of 2.62 miles—just a tenth of a marathon. Participants will race counter-clockwise on a scenic loop starting at 7 PM, with an early start at 6:50 PM. With eight races in total, runners will accumulate points based on their finishing times, with prizes awarded to the winners after the final race. Each week features a fun theme, encouraging participants to show off their creativity with costumes for a chance to win small prizes!
Don't miss the opportunity to join the community while supporting a great cause; donations will benefit Catie's Closet, providing essential items to students in need. The series will take place at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk, and bib pick-up is conveniently located at Marx Running and Fitness. Register online for just $10 per race or grab a series pass for $70. Mark your calendars for this summer adventure where fitness meets fun and community spirit!
Don't miss the opportunity to join the community while supporting a great cause; donations will benefit Catie's Closet, providing essential items to students in need. The series will take place at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk, and bib pick-up is conveniently located at Marx Running and Fitness. Register online for just $10 per race or grab a series pass for $70. Mark your calendars for this summer adventure where fitness meets fun and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
The Angry Chicken Race Series is back in 2025!.
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 10th to August 12th (eight races). Scoring will give 1000 points to the race winner, and everyone else a percentage of that based on their finish time. Starting this year, all eight races will be scored, with prizes to the winners given out after Race 8 on August 12th. A minimum of three races must be run to win.
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/. We'll be voting in May.
Note: there will be no race the week of July 1st and no race July 29th.
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 12th, we'll be collecting new and gently used youth/teen clothing, and full-sized toiletries.
Race results will be posted on the iRsultslive.com [http://www.iresultslive.com/].
If youre interested in volunteering for the race, click here [https://signup.com/go/OTGisMn]
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 10th to August 12th (eight races). Scoring will give 1000 points to the race winner, and everyone else a percentage of that based on their finish time. Starting this year, all eight races will be scored, with prizes to the winners given out after Race 8 on August 12th. A minimum of three races must be run to win.
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/. We'll be voting in May.
Note: there will be no race the week of July 1st and no race July 29th.
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 12th, we'll be collecting new and gently used youth/teen clothing, and full-sized toiletries.
Race results will be posted on the iRsultslive.com [http://www.iresultslive.com/].
If youre interested in volunteering for the race, click here [https://signup.com/go/OTGisMn]
Races
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Angry Chicken Race Series (All Eight Races)
Tue 10th June 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
$70.00
Tuesday Night races in Lowell, Massachusetts are back from June 11th through August 13th, 2024, 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: 6/11/2024: Flamingos Flock to the Riverwalk 6/18/2024: Representation Night 6/25/2024: Disney Dash! 7/2/2024: NO RACE 7/9/2024: Superheroes & Supervillians 7/16/2024: '80's Night 7/23/2024: Christmas in July 7/30/2024: NO RACE 8/6/2024: Star Wars 8/13/2024: Neon Night *There will be a small prize after each race for best costume* Donations benefit Catie's Closet at www.catiescloset.org. -
Race 1 (Theme TBA!)
Tue 10th June 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
$10.00
Calling all flamingos to get your pink on and flock to the Lowell Riverwalk for Race 1 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. See you there! -
Race 2 (Theme TBA!)
Tue 17th June 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
$10.00
We're celebrating our ethnic & gender diversity on Representation Night! 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. -
Race 3 (Theme TBA!)
Tue 24th June 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
$10.00
Dress as your favorite Disney character as we dash 2.62 miles! Runners go 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. Happy Running! -
Race 4 (Theme TBA!)
Tue 8th July 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
$10.00
Grab your cape and help save the world for race 4! 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. -
Race 5 (Theme TBA!)
Tue 15th July 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
$10.00
Dial back the clock to the 1980's as we 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. Happy Running! -
Race 6 (Theme TBA!)
Tue 22nd July 2025 (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. Happy Running! -
Race 7 (Theme TBA!)
Tue 5th August 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
$10.00
May the Force be with you* as we race 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. Happy Running! *Note: use of the Force to improve race performance is strictly prohibited. -
Race 8 (Theme TBA)
Tue 12th August 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
$10.00
Wear your brightest colors for Neon Night; race 8 of the Angry Chicken Series! For our final race of 2024, 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. Happy Running!
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