Wednesday, April 9, 2014

100th Annual Patriots Day 5-Mile Road Race

“Journey for Sight”


Please join us for the 100th Annual running one of the oldest road races in the United States. First run in 1914, the Patriots Day Five Mile Road Race has a long and rich tradition for runners from Lexington to all over the country. Come spend the day in Lexington, there is so much to offer. Come be a part of the Birthplace of American Liberty on the anniversary of the first day of the American Revolution

Date, Time & Location: 
  • Monday, April 21, 2014
  • Race Starts at 10:00am (By Lexington Minutemen firing muskets)
  • Adjacent to the Battlegreen, Lexington, MA (1900 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA—for mapping purposes)
  • Registration:  Please Visit the "HOW TO ENTER" Registration Page


Race Packets:
Runners who have pre-registered may pick-up their race packets on race day at registration beginning at 8:00am

Team Registration:
Teams must have a minimum of 4 Runners.

Timing Chip:
The Timing Device for the Patriots Day Road Race is the Chrono Track B-Tag: A single use bib tag. Your timing chip placed on the bib is included in your race packet.

In order to receive an accurate time, please confirm your bib is 1) clearly visible on the front of the torso, 2) unaltered and unmodified (Do not fold or wrinkle), 3) pinned in all four corners, 4) not covered (jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.).


Age Group Awards & Other Trophies:
  
Currier Cup* - 1st Place Overall Finisher
Team Competition - 1st Place Team
Sgt Norman Carlson Award - 1st Lexingtonian
Age 12 & Under - 1st & 2nd Place Male, 1st & 2nd Place Female
Age 13 – 19 - 1st & 2nd Place Male, 1st & 2nd Place Female
Age 20 – 29 - 1st & 2nd Place Male, 1st & 2nd Place Female
Age 30 – 39 - 1st & 2nd Place Male, 1st & 2nd Place Female
Age 40 – 49 - 1st & 2nd Place Male, 1st & 2nd Place Female
Age 50 – 59 - 1st & 2nd Place Male, 1st & 2nd Place Female
Age 60 – 69 - 1st & 2nd Place Male, 1st & 2nd Place Female
Age 70 & Up - 1st & 2nd Place Male, 1st & 2nd Place Female***(new)

The Currier Cup is a Special Silver Cup that is presented to the first place finisher of the race by
the family of the first Place finisher of the First Patriots Day Road Race in 1914 Ralph “Curlie”
Currier.

Fees:
Mail-in and On-Line Pre-registration is $25.
Day of Race Registration is $28.
For a details on the layout of Course please see our Course Map Page

Parking:
Parking is available at either the Library Parking Lot, or at one of the near by Churches.

Water Stops:
There are 4 water stops along the race route. Close to each mile marker.

Refreshments:
Refreshments and fruit are served at the end of the race.

For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.lexingtonlions.org/5MileRoadRace.cfm




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