The Team Hoyt Memorial - Featuring the Team Hoyt Taper
- Date Sat 10th April 2027
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Hopkinton, Massachusetts
- Price Free - $39.60
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Kick off the day with the Team Hoyt Taper, a 5-mile run that perfectly aligns with the tapering process for Boston Marathon runners. This special race pays homage to the iconic distance that Dick and Rick Hoyt first conquered together, culminating at the legendary "Yes You Can" statue near Hopkinton Common. For those looking to enjoy a more leisurely pace, the Team Hoyt Two Step invites you to participate in a 2-mile walk to the same inspiring statue, emphasizing that "two-gether" we can achieve great things. Families are also encouraged to join in the fun with the Team Hoyt Tot Trot, a thrilling kids' race that showcases the future stars of running just before the awards ceremony. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a heartwarming celebration that honors the legacy of the Hoyt duo and promotes inclusivity in the running community!
Organiser's Description
FEATURING 3 EVENTS:
Team Hoyt Taper - 5 MILE RUN perfectly timed to meet the needs of runners as they taper down one week before the Boston Marathon. We run 5 miles to honor the same distance of the first race Dick & Rick ran together. Running past the iconic "Yes You Can" statue next to Hopkinton Common.
Team Hoyt Two Step - 2 MILE WALK to show that "two-gether" we can all participate. Walk to the iconic "Yes You Can" statue and back to the world famous after party.
Team Hoyt Tot Trot - KIDS RACE Just before the awards ceremony. Watch our future stars of running as they take the field across from the finish line.
Races
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5 Mile Run - Team Hoyt Taper
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th April 2027 (10:00AM EDT)
$39.60
A five-mile run designed perfectly for those tapering for their Boston Marathon run. It has the challenge of "Hoytbreak Hill" to prepare you for Heartbreak Hill. You will run by the Team Hoyt "Yes You Can" statue and be inspired by Dick and Rick's Hoyt's message. This race honors the first race they ever ran together. -
2 Mile Walk - Team Hoyt Two Step
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th April 2027 (10:00AM EDT)
$34.30
This walk is perfect to show that "Two-gether" everyone can participate. It is a beautiful walk from the Marathon Elementary School to the Team Hoyt "Yes You Can" statue and back to EMC Park for food, fun, friends and a beer garden. -
Kids Run - Team Hoyt Tot Trot - Sponsored by Window World of Western Mass
Incl. $2.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th April 2027 (11:30AM EDT)
$12.00
Just before we present the awards for the Team Hoyt Taper, we will showcase the future of running with our youngest runners taking the field right near the finish line and viewable from the beer garden as well. -
Volunteer
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 10th April 2027 (8:30AM EDT)
Free
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EMC Park, 113 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton, 01748, MA, United States
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The Team Hoyt Memorial - Featuring the Team Hoyt Taper
