RaceWire | 2014 JB Blastoff 5K Run/Walk

Event Closed

Online registration for the JB Blastoff is now closed. You can still register in person at John Brewers, 39 Main Street Waltham, from 2-5 on Saturday April 5, or 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. on race day April 6. Thank you!

Bib Number Assignments

Click HERE for bib number assignments!

Event Details

04 .06 .2014

starts at 12 :15 PM

39 Main Street , Waltham , Massachusetts 02453

Contact Details

Contact Person:Margaret Basile McCullough

Contact Email:Email Event Director

Contact Website:Event Website

Event Information

Course Description
The JB Blastoff begins at 12:15 p.m. starting and finishing at John Brewer's Tavern, 39 Main Street in Waltham. The course is a fast, fairly flat 3.1 miles (5K) and the event raises funds to fight brain cancer and provide critical support services in memory of Joseph Basile who passed away from a Glioblastoma brain tumor in 2005. Prizes to top male/female finishers plus various age categories. Runners and walkers welcome, and for safety purposes, no skateboards, roller blades/skates, bicycles, or animals can be taken on the course. Chip timing provided by RaceWire. We're once again proud to be part of the Race Around Waltham (RAW) Series which encourages participation in all Waltham races and tracks runners, walkers and volunteers for prizes. Party and refreshments post-race at John Brewer's. Runners and walkers welcome -- tell your friends and bring the kids!

T-Shirts
Tshirts guaranteed to first 200 participants

Number Pick-up/Registration
Number pick up and registration will be available at John Brewer's, 39 Main Street Waltham, Saturday April 5 from 4-7 p.m. and race day from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Additional $5 charge for Saturday/Sunday registrations.

Parking is limited -- Please respect Walgreen's customers and only park in the JB Blastoff designated parking areas located at Watertown Savings Bank and The Gore Estate (and many thanks to both organizations for their generous support!).

The Mission
The mission of the JB Blastoff 5k Run/Walk is to raise funds to fight brain cancer and ease its effects on patients and families by providing critical support services monies for brain cancer research in memory of Joseph Basile who passed away from a Glioblastoma brain tumor in 2005. Glioblastoma is the most common and most aggressive form of primary brain cancer. Please spread the word for this great cause.

Sponsors

Sub Event	Cost	Distance
Over 18	$25.00	5km
Age 7-17 (until 2/14)	$10.00	5km
Under 6 (not timed)	- -	5km

In signing this form, I agree to assume all responsibility for all risk or injury that may occurs to me while traveling to, from or while running and attending the listed activities. I hereby for myself, heirs, executors and administrators release and discharge any and all sponsors and all persons associated with the race including the City of Waltham, John Brewer's Tavern , Anne Margaret McCullough, RAW Series, volunteers and organizers of the race for any injury suffered by me. I attest and certify that I am physically able and sufficiently trained for competition or walking this event. In case of a minor, this entry must be signed by parent or guardian of entrant. SecureFee™ Registration Cancellation Insurance is offered in most states. If purchased, your registration may be covered for one of the covered reasons stated in the policy.

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