WILMINGTON, MA – Coming this September, runners are invited to Wilmington as the Chamber of Commerce will host the 15th running of their Half Marathon & 5K Run or Walk on Sunday, September 29, 2019.
Conveniently located north of Boston — only 1/2 mile off Route 93 on Route 62 — the run will start at Waltham Street and wind through Wilmington’s scenic back roads to finish back at the start. There is ample free parking. The Half (13.1 miles) and 5K (3.1 miles) are on courses that are USATF certified and flat, fast and well marked. Over 500 athletes participate each year.
A Great Value! Entry fees are:
Half Marathon – $35 Pre-Registration / $40 Race Day
5K Run/Walk – $20 Pre-Registration / $25 Race Day
Students (18 and younger) – $15
Race Time:
8:00 am – 9:30 am – Registration and Sign-in
9:45 am – Racers/Walkers to Start Lines at 10 Waltham St.
10:00 am – Shotgun Start for both races.
Both races start and finish at 10 Waltham St.
Three Ways to Register:
1. Online by 9/26: http://www.ChamberRace.RaceWire.com (by credit card)
2. Mail registration form & check made payable to: Wilmington/Tewksbury Chamber of Commerce, 226 Lowell St., Suite B4A, Wilmington, MA 01887. Visit http://www.wilmingtontewksburychamber.org/race to download registration form.
3. Race Day registration begins at 8:00 am
Bib Pick-Up:
Saturday, 9/22, from 8 am – 10 am at the Race Site OR on Race Day from 8 am – 9:30 am
Race Amenities & Perks:
USATF Certified Courses
Professional B-Chip Timing
Race Drawstring Cinch Sack (guaranteed for first 500 pre-registrants)
Mile Markers & Water Stops
Cash Prize to Top 3 Overall Finishers by Race/Gender
Medals to Top 3 Race/Gender/Age
Finisher Medals to Half Runners
Ribbons to 5K Runners/Walkers
Family Fun Festivities include:
Music, Hot Dogs, Fruit, Ice Cream
Sponsor Booths with Raffles & Giveaways
A portion of race proceeds are reinvested back into the community via various Community Donations as well as scholarships to graduating Wilmington & Tewksbury Seniors including a scholarship in memory of the late “Kelli Agati Murray” and scholarships in partnership with our Race Premier Sponsors.
Contact the Chamber at 978-657-7211 for additional details or visit: http://www.wilmingtontewksburychamber.org
Post Race Party:
Runners who show their race bib on September 29 at Red Heat Tavern (300 Lowell Street) will receive ½ off appetizers.
(NOTE: The above press release is from the Wilmington-Tewksbury Chamber of Commerce.)
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