Name: Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle 2025
Start: 2025-05-18T09:00:00-04:00
Location: Paddle Boston : Blessing of the Bay, Somerville, Shore Drive, Somerville, MA, USA

Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle 2025

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

$25.00

Dec 12 - May 14

Register for 5k Run

Fundraising Only

5k Run (Corporate) Access code only

Dec 12 - May 14

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3 Mile Paddle (Corporate) Access code only

Dec 12 - May 14

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9 Mile Paddle (Corporate) Access code only

Dec 12 - May 14

Access code

12 Mile Paddle (Corporate) Access code only

Dec 12 - May 14

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3 Mile Paddle and 5k Run (Corporate) Access code only

Dec 12 - May 14

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9 Mile Paddle and 5K Run (Corporate) Access code only

Dec 12 - May 14

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12 Mile Paddle and 5k Run (Corporate) Access code only

Dec 12 - May 14

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Bike to the Sea Bike Ride

Join our friends, Bike to the Sea, on a FREE, family friendly, 14 mile bike ride along the Malden and Mystic Rivers from 11am to 1pm. All ages and abilities are welcome. They will ride at a leisurely pace. Meet at Blessing of the Bay Boathouse.

Free

Dec 12 - May 14

Register for Bike to the Sea Bike Ride

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 https://paddleboston.com/rentals/events/mystic-river-herring-run-race/.