2019 HOLDEN ROAD RACE
Here is the link to look up your race results for 2019 https://my.raceresult.com/140625/
Registration fees
5K Road Race Closed
Online registration closed-
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$20.00
PRE SALE
Aug 30 – Sep 4 -
$25.00
EARLY BIRD
Sep 5 – Sep 30 -
$30.00
REGULAR
Oct 1 – Oct 31 -
$35.00
OH NO I'M LATE
Nov 1 – Nov 17 -
$40.00
Almost Missed it!
Nov 18 – Nov 25 -
$40.00 – Race Day registration
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Event Information
Packet Pickup!
Please make an effort to pick up packets before race day. You can pick up for friends as well. We have to do an earlier time the day before the race this year. Packet pick up is: Tuesday Nov 26 5-8pm & Wednesday Nov 27 12-2pm, also day of race @ 7am
Packet Pick up is At Mount View Middle school
270 Shrewsbury St, Holden, MA 01520
Location of starting line:
Holden Commons (Big Y Parking Lot) – 160 Reservoir St. – Holden, MA
Registration:
Online registration is open until Nov 25th at noon! You can still register at Packet Pick up as well as the day of the race. We will sell out at 2000 registrations which may prevent walk-in registration. (Note: If you register after November 1, you are not guaranteed a race t-shirt.)
On site registration will open at 7:00 am the morning of the race and will close promptly at 7:45 am.
Elite Runners:
Runners with a confirmed 5K result under 21 minutes will be allowed to start at the front of the starting area. Qualifying runners will be given special bib #’s that allow them to start in the elite runner area.
Course:
The HRR course begins and ends in the Big Y parking lot. The course circles around downtown Holden where runners pass residential neighbourhoods and many local businesses. The USATF certified 5k course has been called a “challenge” by many of its participants due to its uphill climb that peaks on Jamieson Rd (about the half-way point of the course). As all Holden runners know, you can’t run anywhere in this town without encountering a few hills. But with the ups also come the downs and runners are treated to a long downhill section that that winds back to Main St during the latter half of the course. Parts of the course have you facing the morning sun so sunglasses are recommended. See our race map for more info.
Benefit:
The Holden Road Race supports multiple charities in the Wachusett region. Our primary benefactor is the Wachusett Food Pantry. This non-profit organization has a mission to see that nobody goes hungry in central Massachusetts. We will also support Be Like Brit and Hearts for Heat as well as other benefactors at the discretion of the HRR board of Directors.
Awards/Prizes:
$100 cash will be given to 1st place male/female. The top ten finishers will receive a free registration for the 2020 Holden Road Race. (Must have provided a valid email address during registration. A coupon code will be emailed the following September).
Timing:
Disposable B-Tag timing will be provided by Fast Finishes! A starting mat and a finish line mat will be provided to give runners gun and net time. Bib number must be visible and timing tags must not be bent or folded in order to get timed correctly.
Parking:
Parking is tight and it is recommend that all participants arrive early. If you arrive before 7:20 you will most likely be able to park in the Big Y shopping plaza or one of the surrounding lots. Overflow parking is available at the Val’s Restaurant Parking Lot (.25 mi from race start) and at Holden Chapel (.35 mi from race start). Volunteers will be available to help direct cars to the best available parking.
Walkers/Strollers:
Since this is a family-friendly event, walkers and strollers are welcome; we just ask that you start at the back. Registration is not required for children riding in strollers (although you can still register them if you would like to see their name in the race results and donate to a good cause).
Dogs:
Dogs are NOT allowed on the race course (sorry). We discourage dogs-walkers since not everyone is comfortable around dogs and we need to be mindful of everyone. The starting area is also very tight and there is not extra room for our canine friends. Runners in the starting gate with a dog may be asked to leave.
Course Certification:
The HRR course is USATF certified as being exactly 5 kilometers (3.10686 miles) in length. Course Map
Bikes/skateboards/rollerblades:
Only runners, walkers and strollers are permitted on the course. No bikes, skateboards, rollerblades or other mobility devices are allowed.
Refunds:
Due to this being a fundraiser event for the community runner by all volunteers and all proceeds outside of expenses go to local charities there will be no refunds for inclement weather.
***Tips & Tricks***
· Register before cutoff date to ensure a shirt
· Register before day of race to make processes easier
· If signing up last minute download/print waiver form to bring with you and cash is faster! (**credit card acceptable)
· Arrive early
· Volunteer to bless! Many hands make light work!
Event schedule
- Thu, November 28, 2019 8:00 AM - Race Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Director
- holdenroadrace@gmail.com
- Website
- Visit website