Event Information

Registration

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. You may still register for the Mass Ave Mile at Marathon Sports in Cambridge through Saturday, 7/21 at 4pm.



Race day registration will be available at Tavern in the Square in Porter Square on Sunday, 7/22 from 8am-8:45am.

Race Proceeds

Race proceeds will benefit CRLS Boys and Girls Track Teams and Title IX Girls Running Club.

Timing

Net timing will be provided by RaceWire.

Post Race Festivities

The post race food and beverages, sponsored by Whole Foods and the Harvard Square Business Association will be located in Winthrop Park, as well as the awards ceremonies.

Baggage

There will be a baggage check in Winthrop Park on the corner of JFK St and Mt Auburn St. shortly after the finish line.

Bib and Shirt Pick Up

Marathon Sports, 1654 Mass Ave, Cambridge on Wednesday from 2-6, Thursday and Friday this week from 11-6 and

Saturday from 11-4. Race day registration and pick up is at The Tavern in the Square Porter, 1815 Mass Ave, from 8-8:45.

The Course

The USATF Certified course starts at the intersection of Mass Ave and Upland Rd and finishes on Mass Ave at the beginning of the crosswalk in front of Harvard Coop and Out of Town News. There will be clocks at the 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 mile splits.

Parking

It is strongly advised to park in Harvard Square and either jog or take the T to the start.

The Start

There will be a seeded start with the faster runners starting in the front. This will be strictly enforced, not just for fairness but for the safety of the runners. NO STROLLERS or headphones or similar devices allowed. For slower runners, be aware that you may be asked to run on the sidewalk and obey traffic rules if you cannot run in under 13 minutes.

Prizes

The top 3 men and women will split a $500 cash purse. Age group awards and primes for the first male and female to cross the 1/2 mile mark.