Event Information
About The Clark Earth Day Mile
The Clark Earth Day Mile is brought to you by the Clark Cross Country Team, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, the Clark Athlete Inclusion Committee, and the Environmental Action Club. The Clark Earth Day mile hopes to cultivate community through sustainable movement. We are proud to partner with Girls on the Run, Columbus Park Elementary, and WooCares. Proceeds help fund the Clark Cross Country team and provide meals for the Worcester Fridges! Girls on the Run and Columbus Park students are invited to run free of charge!
Race Information
Location: The Boys and Girls Club Track, 65 Boys & Girls Club Way Worcester MA 01610
Date: 4/22/2023
Time: 9:00 AM
Heat Organization an Schedule
All heat starting times are subject to change. A preliminary schedule will be sent out the week prior to the race.
9:00 AM U8 1/4 mile
9:20 AM 11 and Under Mile
9:40 AM Heat 1 (4:30-7:00 min mile pace)
10:00 AM Heat 2 (7:30-9:30 min mile pace)
10:20 AM Heat 3 (9:30-11:00 min mile pace)
10:40 AM Heat 4 (if needed) or Walking Heat
11:00 AM Walking Heat if 4th Heat was needed
SWAG
The first 50 participants to sign up will receive a reusable water bottle in an effort to decrease single use plastics.
Virtual Racers
Virtual participants will be able to upload their times to a google sheet for up to 48 hours after the race date. Virtual racers will not be considered for awards, however they will walk away with bragging rights for the year!
Prizes!
We have some great prizes donated from some amazing sponsors! Including the following:
A pair of shoes from On!
Two pairs of shoes from New Balance and Sneakerama!
A duffle bag and hat from Track Smith!
Various athletic bags from Prime Time Sports!
A basket of goodies from Marathon Sports to be raffled off!
Post Race Snack
A post race snack will be available to all participants, thanks to the generosity of Wegmans!
Parking
Street parking near the Boys and Girls Club is available. There is also a small lot available on a first come, first serve basis.