Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle 2022 |
The Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle includes a 5K run/walk race and three paddling races (3, 9, and 12 miles). All events are held at the Department of Conservation and Recreation Blessing of the Bay Boathouse in Somerville. The 5K course continues along the Mystic River bike path and through DCR Torbert MacDonald Park. There are no street crossings on this flat course. The paddle course is along the Mystic River. For the 12 mile course there is a portage.
Registration fees
5k Run Closed
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$25.00Jan 20 - May 11
3 Mile Paddle Closed
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$25.00Jan 20 - May 11
9 Mile Paddle Closed
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$25.00Jan 20 - May 11
12 Mile Paddle Closed
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$25.00Jan 20 - May 11
3 Mile Paddle and 5k Run Closed
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$40.00Jan 20 - May 11
9 Mile Paddle and 5k Run Closed
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$40.00Jan 20 - May 11
12 Mile Paddle and 5k Run Closed
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$40.00Jan 20 - May 11
5k Run (Corporate) Closed
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Jan 20 - May 11
3 Mile Paddle (Coporate) Closed
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Jan 20 - May 11
9 Mile Paddle (Corporate) Closed
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Jan 20 - May 11
12 Mile Paddle (Corporate) Closed
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Jan 20 - May 11
3 Mile Paddle and 5k Run (Corporate) Closed
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Jan 20 - May 11
9 Mile Paddle and 5K Run (Corporate) Closed
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Jan 20 - May 11
12 Mile Paddle and 5k Run (Corporate) Closed
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Jan 20 - May 11
Additional details
Prizes
Fabulous prizes are donated from local businesses.
Parking
On street parking is available. Additionally, parking at the Somerville District Courthouse, 175 Fellsway, is a .5 mile walk to the Boathouse.
5K Teams
5K Teams consist of 3 or more runners. There are no designated teams for paddling races.
Maps
Boat Classes
Single Kayak, Single Racing Kayak, Double Kayak, Tandem Canoe, Tandem Racing Canoe, Solo Canoe, Stand-Up and Prone Paddleboard. Additional classes may be created based on registrations. Call Mark at 617-965-5110 if you have questions about boat classes.
Boat Reservations
Do you want to paddle but don’t have a canoe, kayak, or stand up paddleboard? Charles River Canoe & Kayak will deliver the boat or board to the race for you. Call Mark at 617-965-5110 or see http://www.paddleboston.com/rentals/herring.php
Two River Challenge
If you enjoy seeing the herring run up the Mystic River, you might also like to see how they run up the Ipswich! Here’s what you can do: visit the Ipswich River Herring Challenge page and on a day of your choosing, put your boat in the water at Pavilion Beach 2-3 hours before high tide, then head up the Ipswich River with the rising tide.
Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsor
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Nasser Brahim | $746.35 |
| 2 | Twin Elms Environmental Brokerage | $533.35 |
| 3 | Kate Adams | $267.10 |
| 4 | Kevin Dunckel | $107.35 |
| 5 | Erika Anya vanBeuzekom | $107.35 |
Top teams
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MGI$65.60 Raised$80.00 Goal |
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Mystic MerfolkRaised:$54.96 |
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Tread TribeRaised:$27.48 |
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KivaRaised:$27.48 |
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Team Super FunRaised:$27.48 |
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Horsley Witten GroupRaised:$27.48 |
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WildeTuckRaised:$27.48 |
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Rockland TrustRaised:$25.00 |
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Ohana New EnglandRaised:$11.50 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Nasser
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Nasser Brahim$929.96 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Mert
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Mert CorbaciRaised: $54.10 |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Sara
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Sara Bremer$54.10 Raised$100.00 Goal |
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| 4 |
View fundraiser page for Jennifer
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Jennifer CafferkyRaised: $27.48 |
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| 5 |
View fundraiser page for Joseph
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Joseph PaveyRaised: $27.48 |
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View fundraiser page for Karin
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Karin TurerRaised: $27.48 |
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View fundraiser page for Melanie
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Melanie ParkerRaised: $27.48 |
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| 8 |
View fundraiser page for Rajat
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Rajat HandaRaised: $27.48 |
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View fundraiser page for Faye
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Faye Charpentie...Raised: $16.83 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Mystic River Watershed Association
- contact@mysticriver.org
