World Congress on Thyroid Cancer 5K

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It’s time to register for the World Congress on Thyroid Cancer (WCTC) 5K presented by Sanofi Genzyme, which is being held on July 30th at 6:30am at the Hatch Memorial Shell.

The inaugural WCTC 5K is an official activity of the 3rd World Congress on Thyroid Cancer, welcoming event goers, their colleagues and Bostonians to run or walk. This race has a very reasonable registration fee of just $15!

Join the WCTC 5K to raise awareness for thyroid cancer. For an additional $15 participants can purchase a technical race shirt. All proceeds from this event will be donated.

Runners will tackle a great flat course and will run along the Charles River in this out-and-back course starting and ending at the Hatch Memorial Shell.

To register for the World Congress on Thyroid Cancer (WCTC) 5K, please click here. Be sure to also “Like” and ‘Follow” the race on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

 

The Bridge & Back 10K

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It’s time to register for the Bridge & Back 10K which is being held on August 6th in Salem, Massachusetts.

The Bridge & Back 10K is a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem.

This race has a very reasonable registration fee of $25 and the first 400 registrants will receive a free technical, short-sleeve t-shirt!

Runners will tackle a great course and will run across the Salem/Beverly Bridge in this out-and-back course. The race kicks off in front of the Tavern in the Square and runners will be happy to rehydrate with a cold beer inside the tavern after the run. Awards will be given to top male and female overall finishers as well as age group top finishers.

To register for the Bridge & Back 10K, please click here. Be sure to also “Like” the race on Facebook by clicking here.

Berna’s Great Legs for Women 5K

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Though my significant manliness prevents me from signing up for this race, The Running Griffin is calling upon all my female readers to sign up for Berna’s Great Legs 5K which will be held on Thursday, July 13th in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Bernas Great Legs for Women 5K is a race for women only and in its 37th year is the second oldest continuously running women’s only event. It is dedicated to women and women of all abilities (walkers and runners) are welcomed and encouraged to join in this unique event. Bring your daughter!  Bring your mother!  Bring them both.  This truly is an event for all women!

All of the proceeds from this race  go to the Lowell House of Hope. House of Hope is dedicated to homeless families in Massachusetts, helping them gain stable housing. House of Hope is represented by two distinct sister nonprofit organizations, House of Hope Shelter and House of Hope Housing that share a commitment to transitioning homeless families into a stable community life by providing tandem services that (1) respect and nurture families so they can begin to heal from the trauma of homelessness, and (2) support parents by guiding them through opportunities to build economic sufficiency and embrace a stable home life.

The race is being held on Thursday July 13, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the Reilly School in Lowell, MA. Don’t delay and register online today to take advantage of the reasonably priced online registration fee of $20.00 before it increases to $25.00 on July 1st.

To register for Berna’s Great Legs for Women 5K, please click here.

21st Annual Marion Village 5K Road Race

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Packed up the car and headed south to Marion, Massachusetts this morning for the 21st Annual Marion Village 5K Road Race. The race kicked off in the heart of idyllic Marion just off the campus of the prestigious Tabor Academy.

Heading to the race, the skies started to look a little ominous and just before the race the skies opened up a bit and a muggy, summer rain fell upon runners making their way to the starting line. The humidity was made a bit worse by the rain but thankfully the rain wasn’t as strong during the race as it was on the ride home when the skies turned black and the rain was coming down in sheets.

I have run this course in the past at the 2016 Guard Oil 5K Turkey Trot and the course takes runners through the residential roads around Tabor Academy. The course has a couple gradual inclines mixed in and runners have some nice straight roads throughout the race. Runners catch a glimpse of the ocean as they make their way past the Sippican Tennis Club. While running through downtown Marion, a woman playing a bagpipe as runners made their way through the town was a great touch today!

I finished the Marion Village 5K Road Race with a time of 24:27, good for 7:54/miles. The last time I ran this course I finished with a time of 26:52 so taking more than 2 minutes off my finishing time is no small victory.

Hope you have a good weekend! Have you done a race or are you doing one tomorrow?

Register for the Hussdog Jog 5K

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Registration is now open for the 7th Annual Hussdog Jog 5K Run and 2 Mile Walk and The Running Griffin encourages you to join me in Pembroke, Massachusetts on July 15th for what is annually a great run!

The 7th Annual Hussdog Jog will commemorate the passing of Steven R. Hussey by bringing family, friends, and the town of Pembroke together in a celebratory 5K and 2 mile walk! Join the Hussey family as they raise awareness and provide support to individuals and their families who have suffered from a stroke.

Proceeds from the Hussdog Jog benefit the nonprofit Stroke Rehabilitation and Healing (SRH). SRH’s mission is to raise awareness regarding the challenges met by stroke patients and their families. SRH works to increase the support and services that are offered to stroke patients and their families, and provide necessary equipment for in-home recovery/rehabilitation. SRH hopes to increase the quality of life and longevity of those who suffer from a stroke. For more information about Stroke Rehabilitation and Healing, please click here to “Like” them on Facebook.

I have run this race a few times in the past and the course is a great run through mostly residential roads. A couple nice little hills mixed in for good measure but an early summer start time helps ensure you will be running your best before the hot summer midday heat kicks in.

To register for the 7th Annual Hussdog Jog, please click here. I’ll see you in Pembroke for the Hussdog Jog on July 15th!