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Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle 2024

28th Annual

Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle 2024

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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

  1. $25.00
    Feb 1 - May 15

Fundraising Only Closed

3 Mile Paddle Closed

  1. $25.00
    Feb 1 - May 15

9 Mile Paddle Closed

  1. $25.00
    Feb 1 - May 15

12 Mile Paddle Closed

  1. $25.00
    Feb 1 - May 15

3 Mile Paddle and 5k Run Closed

  1. $40.00
    Feb 1 - May 15

9 Mile Paddle and 5k Run Closed

  1. $40.00
    Feb 1 - May 15

12 Mile Paddle and 5k Run Closed

  1. $40.00
    Feb 1 - May 15

5k Run (Corporate) Closed

  1. Feb 1 - May 15

3 Mile Paddle (Corporate) Closed

  1. Feb 1 - May 15

9 Mile Paddle (Corporate) Closed

  1. Feb 1 - May 15

12 Mile Paddle (Corporate) Closed

  1. Feb 1 - May 15

3 Mile Paddle and 5k Run (Corporate) Closed

  1. Feb 1 - May 15

9 Mile Paddle and 5K Run (Corporate) Closed

  1. Feb 1 - May 15

12 Mile Paddle and 5k Run (Corporate) Closed

  1. Feb 1 - May 15

Bike to the Sea Bike Ride Closed

Enjoy a bike ride along the watershed and paths with our friends from Bike to the Sea

  1. Free
    Feb 1 - May 15

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

Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

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Gold Sponsors

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Silver Sponsors

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Bronze Sponsors


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Top donors

No. Name Amount
1 Utility Contractors' Assoc. of New England, Inc. $533.35
2 Representative Christine Barber $267.10
3 Robert Thorpe II $107.35
4 Peter O’Shea $54.96
5 Anonymous $54.10

Top teams

1

GreenRoots

Raised:

$38.98

2

MetaSystems

Raised:

$27.48

3

Living Root

Raised:

$11.50

4

Probably Ohana

Raised:

$6.18

Top fundraisers

1 View fundraiser page for Mallory

Mallory Sarno

Raised: $50.00

2 View fundraiser page for Johanna

Johanna Sharpless

Raised: $27.48

3 View fundraiser page for Melanie

Melanie Parker

Raised: $11.50

4 View fundraiser page for Amelia

Amelia Smith

Raised: $6.18

Contact information

Event contact
Mystic River Watershed Association
Email
contact@mysticriver.org