BCNC's Family Fun Run & Walk

Race Details

SCHEDULE:

7:45 am - Check-In and Bib Pick-up begins at the Pavilion at Merrymount Park

8:00 am - Enjoy complimentary hot coffee and tea by Panethnic Pourovers.

8:45 am - Kids Dash for ages 8 and under

9:00 am - Run and Walk Starts

10:30 am - Prize Announcements for Top Fundraiser, Largest Team, and Best Costume

ACTIVITIES:

Pose for a picture at the photobooth
Enjoy nutritious snacks, refreshments, and hydrate with electrolyte powder from Nuun to fuel your run or walk
Meet Woodgy, official mascot of the New England Free Jacks

PARKING: Free parking is available at Merrymount Park by the Ruth Gordon Amphitheater. Parking is first-come, first-served.

CHECK-IN AND BIB PICK-UP: Check-in begins at 7:45 am at the Pavilion, which is located next to the parking lot. When you check-in, you will receive your bib. Day-of registration available.

T-SHIRT: Early-bird registrants who registered by September 11, will receive their t-shirt at check-in on the day of the Run.

ROUTE: There are two routes available: a full 5k route (3.1 miles) and an alternative shorter route (1.5 miles) recommended for walkers, strollers, and young children. Both routes will start and end on Pageant Field next to the Pavilion. Orange cones, signs, and course marshals will be stationed along the course to help guide participants.

5k (3.1 miles) Route:

a. Run a full loop around Pageant field on the path

b. Exit path into parking lot towards the gravel road leading to the boat launch/creek

c. Continue through wooded path

d. Exit wooded trail and turn sharp right to continue on elevated path that runs parallel to sidewalk on Merrymount Parkway

e. At the entrance to the park, continue straight to run a full 5K or turn right for shorter 1.5 mile loop (recommended for strollers and younger children)

f. Enter wooded trail by baseball field

g. Exit trail by baseball field to continue course on walking path and sidewalk

h. Enter wooded trail by the park facility

i. Exited wooded trail and continue down gravel road leading to the boathouse/creek

j. Re-enter the path around the field and finish on the field

1.5 miles Route:

a. Run a full loop around Pageant field on the path

b. Exit path into parking lot towards the gravel road leading to the boat launch/creek

c. Continue through wooded path

d. Exit wooded trail and turn sharp right to continue on elevated path that runs parallel to sidewalk on Merrymount Parkway

e. At the entrance to the park, turn right for shorter 1.5 mile loop (recommended for strollers and younger children)

f. Head back onto the path on Pageant Field to finish

TIMING: We will have a large race clock visible at the finish line. Runners will be responsible for recording their own time. Please note: we will not have timed chips or an official race timing system.

PHOTOS: Participating in this event means you consent to being photographed and filmed.

BATHROOMS: Bathrooms are available adjacent to the Pavilion.

FOOD/HYDRATION: There is a water fountain available, and we encourage you to bring your own reusable water bottle to help reduce plastic waste. Water, fruit, granola bars, and snacks will be available for registrants at the Water & Snack table by Registration.

RAIN PLAN: The Run will continue rain or shine. In the event of thunder and lightning, the race will pause, and all participants must return to their cars or take shelter under the Pavilion. The race will resume after conditions are deemed safe.

CONTACT INFORMATION: We will have limited access to email/phone on race day, so please email BCNC staff at events@bcnc.net with any last-minute questions or concerns by 5:00 PM on Friday, October 23.

Thank you for supporting brighter futures for Asian and new immigrant children, youth, and families! See you at the start line!