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Somerville's Mystic River Herring Run And Paddle: Featured Event

The event will begin this Saturday at the Blessing of the Bay Boathouse.

SOMERVILLE, MA – On Saturday, May 19, the Mystic River Watershed Association will hold its 22nd annual Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle. The event will kick off from the Blessing of the Bay Boathouse at 32 Shore Dr. in Somerville.

Local businesses have donated prizes, and there will be children's activities, music and art to enjoy.

Below is the schedule of events:

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  • 8 am Bib pickup and day-of registration starts
  • 9 am 5K run/walk starts
  • 11 am 12 mile paddling race starts
  • 11:15 am 9 mile paddling race starts & Bike to the Sea Mystic bike tour departs (bring your own bike)
  • 11:30 am 3 mile paddling race starts

Shuttle provided from parking at Somerville District Courthouse.

View the full event on the Patch Calendar.

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