Bridgewater Police Department 5K

On September 27, 2015 By The Running GriffinLeave a comment

Yesterday morning was the 2nd Annual Bridgewater Police Department 5K. Even though I am biased since I live in Bridgewater, this race is one of the best 5K races around!

At 8:30 AM the kids 1 mile fun run takes place and our seven year-old daughter tackled the race with an awesome time of 10:17. As a proud dad, I’ll also boast she also scored a hat trick at soccer later in the afternoon!

The 5K race started right at 9AM and the course takes runners away from the police station and on a 3.1 mile loop course of Bridgewater. The Bridgewater Police Department does a great job patrolling the course particularly as runners make their way around the Central Square historic common in downtown Bridgewater. Right past the two mile marker the course takes a gradually uphill path up Cottage Street and then up Fremont Street before making the final sprint into the finish line located at the police station.

Runners all receive a finisher’s medal and the tee-shirts for the race are technical shirts and include a police badge logo and a listing of sponsors including The Running Griffin!

I finished the Bridgewater Police Department 5K with a time of 23:40, good for 7:37/miles.

Be sure to look for next year’s listing for the Bridgewater Police Department 5K; this is a race you definitely want to add to your racing calendar!

MA FOP Lodge #28 3rd Annual New Year’s Day Frozen Five Mile Run

On November 2, 2014 By The Running GriffinLeave a comment

Registration is now open for the MA FOP Lodge #28 3rd Annual New Year’s Day Frozen Five Mile Run!

Where can you go on a New Year’s Day Morning, take a five mile run, support the Fraternal Order of Police (a charity organization) and have an ALL YOU CAN EAT breakfast afterwards for only $25.00? Come join MA. FOP Lodge #28 for their 2015 3rd Annual Frozen Five Mile Run. Trophy for first place overall Male and Female winner. Awards given to first and second place Male and Female in six (6) different age categories, 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+. Water station and timing provided. T-Shirts will be provided to all PARTICIPANTS. Bring a guest for breakfast at no extra charge!!! (Just not the whole family!!!!)

You can register for this race online by clicking here. I hope to see you there!

Bridgewater Police Department 5K

On May 17, 2014 By The Running GriffinLeave a comment

Registration is now open for the Bridgewater Police 5k and 1 mile Kids Fun Run! The race will be held on September 27th at 9AM.

The Bridgewater Police Department is pleased to announce its 1st Annual 5k and 1mi Kids Fun Run. Enjoy a scenic run through historic downtown Bridgewater, MA followed by awards and raffles. This is sure to be a fun time for families and runners of all ages. The race will start at the Bridgewater Police Station and end at the Crescent Street fields complete with a new playground!

Please note that there are no strollers allowed on this course but walkers are welcome. We are also welcoming team registrations for this event. Cost is the same at $25 per person and you are welcome to create a team and use this as a fundraising event for your charity.

Entry fee for the Kids 1mi Fun Run with be the donation of a non-perishable food item for the local food pantry. All participants in the fun run will receive a ribbon.

All participants in the 5k will receive a participation medal and trophies for the top 3 finishers in each age bracket. Special trophies will be given to the top 3 finishers that are in law enforcement.

To register for the Bridgewater Police Department 5k, please click here.

2nd Annual FOP Lodge #28 Frozen Five New Years Day Run

On September 2, 2013 By The Running GriffinLeave a comment

Registration is now open for the 2nd Annual FOP Lodge #28 Frozen Five New Years Day Run. Last year I was lucky enough to place 2nd in my age division in this race that serves as the ideal way to kick off the New Year on the right foot. You can read the race recap from last year’s run by clicking here.

This 5 mile race takes place throughout a rural, residential course and the race is nicely supported from start to finish. Runners receive a long sleeve tee-shirt and a hot breakfast post-run complete with eggs, sausage, coffee and more.

This race supports the Massachusetts Fraternal Order of Police and last year’s run included some Massachusetts corrections officers running in the race.

The 2nd Annual FOP Lodge #28 Frozen Five New Years Day Run will kick off from the VFW Hall in Norton, Massachusetts.

To register for the 2nd Annual FOP Lodge #28 Frozen Five New Years Day Run please click here. I look forward to seeing you at the race!

Register Today for the 5th Annual MAD Scramble

On May 4, 2013 By The Running GriffinLeave a comment

After a long day at the office there is usually nothing better than clearing your head with a nice run. On June 27, 2013 join The Running Griffin in Milton, Massachusetts for the 5th Annual Mad Scramble, a Thursday night 5 miler race that brings runners on a challenging race course of some hills, some roads, some paths and toward a finish line with a great post-race barbecue.

The MAD Scramble supports the Detective Michael A Devin Memorial Fund. Proceeds from the race fund scholarships, support juvenile athletic programs, and provide assistance to families in need.

The race is flat and fast for the first half and then hilly along the backstretch. A little over a mile will be run along well trodden trails through the very scenic Turner’s Pond and Trout Brook areas.

Registration for the 5th Annual MAD Scramble is now open online through Race Menu by clicking here. For more information about the race, you can visit the race’s website here.