Join the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) for the 15th Annual Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle on Sunday, May 15. The event includes a 5K road race (run/walk) along the USATF certified course beside the Mystic River and a 3, 9 or 12 mile canoe or kayak race through Somerville, Medford and Arlington to the Mystic Lakes.
Participants may compete in the 5K race and 12 mile paddle race and be eligible for the Iron Herring Award for the top male and female with the fastest overall time. Teams of participants are encouraged, and many wonderful prizes have been donated by local establishments. Music, children’s activities, and educational exhibits by local advocacy groups add to the festivities as well as food generously provided by Whole Foods Market of Medford. In addition, the US Environmental Protection Agency will unveil their annual Mystic River Report Card at 10:00AM. New this year - at 11:15AM Bike to the Sea will lead an hour-long tour along existing paths on both sides of the Mystic River through Somerville and Medford, in addition to the recently completed Park at River's Edge along the Malden River.
Come to the river and run, walk or paddle for the fish!
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Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle
Location: Sunday, May 15th at the Blessing of the Bay Boathouse, 32 Shore Drive, Somerville, MA
Schedule of Events:
- 8:00AM Registration begins
- 9:00AM 5K run/walk begins
- 10:00AM EPA announcement of 2010 Mystic River grade
- 11:00AM 12 mile paddling race begins
- 11:15AM 9 mile paddling race begins; Bike to the Sea bike ride departs
- 11:30AM 3 mile paddling race begins
Parking: Parking on Shore Drive is limited. Please park at the Somerville District Court located at 175 Fellsway W, Somerville. A shuttle bus will be provided from 8am to 2pm.
Boat Classes: Single Kayak, Single Racing Kayak, Double Kayak, Tandem Canoe (must meet 16% rule), Tandem Racing Canoe, Solo Canoe, Stand-Up and Prone Paddleboard. Additional classes may be created based on registrations.
Register: Online at www.MysticRiver.org or day of the race at 8AM. Registration price is $20 for the 5K or paddle and $30 for both.
Join us as we highlight both the treasures of the Mystic River and the challenges facing the Mystic River Watershed.
This event is generously sponsored by: Constellation Energy (Title Sponsor), Charles River Canoe and Kayak, Federal Realty Investment Trust, Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc, Gentle Giant Moving Company, Mystic River Engineering LLC, Environmental Resources Management, Saltmarsh Insurance Agency, Preotle, Lane and Associates, ExxonMobil Pipeline, Distrigas of Massachusetts LLC, Industrial Equipment Supply, Boston Line and Service Co., Law Office of Michael A. Fager, Copley Wolff Design Group, Winchester Savings Bank, Committee to elect Minka vanBeuzekom, Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc, Whole Foods Market of Medford, MTI Adventurewear, Honest Tea, and Patagonia.
All race proceeds benefit the Mystic River Watershed Association.
For more information about the Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle and registration see www.MysticRiver.org or contact Beth Meserve, Outreach Coordinator at the Mystic River Watershed Association at Beth@MysticRiver.org or 781-316-3438.
