The Battle of Bunker Hill Road Race

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  • 06.12.2016 @ 10:30 AM
  • Charlestown, Massachusetts
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Where can you park?
Parking is available at Bunker Hill Community College, Student Parking Lot 2.

Directions by car:

From the North and West Via I-95 (Route 128); I-93

Follow I-95/128 to Exit 37A (Route I-93 South to Boston). From the North, follow I-93 South to Exit 28. Pass through Sullivan Square and proceed straight onto New Rutherford Avenue. The Hood Dairy will be on the right as you proceed on New Rutherford Avenue and shortly after, Bunker Hill Community College will also be on the right. Enter on the College’s perimeter road and follow signs to Student Parking (Lots #1 and #2).

From Route 2 and Memorial Drive

Follow Route 2 to signs for Cambridge and Memorial Drive. Take Memorial Drive East along the Charles River past Harvard University. Enter "Memorial Drive East" underpass and continue past MIT. Continue on Memorial Drive along Charles River. Bear right as road curves over water and then to the left onto Edwin Land Boulevard (toward Charlestown). Continue on Land Boulevard past Royal Sonesta Hotel (on the right) and straight ahead across major intersection (traffic lights) onto the Gilmore Bridge. At the end of bridge, turn right at traffic lights and take first right again into the BHCC Student Parking Lot entrance. At stop sign turn right or left, and proceed to BHCC Student Parking (Lots #1 & #2).

Via I-90 (Massachusetts Turnpike)

Follow I-90 East to Exit 18 (Allston-Cambridge). After toll plaza, follow ramp directions to "Cambridge." At the traffic light, go straight across the intersection and across the bridge over the Charles River. At the end of the bridge, take a right at traffic lights onto Memorial Drive. Enter “ Memorial Drive East” underpass and continue past MIT. Continue on Memorial Drive along Charles River. Bear right as road curves over water (toward Charlestown) and then to the left onto Edwin Land Boulevard. Continue on Land Boulevard past Royal Sonesta Hotel (on the right) and straight ahead across major intersection (traffic lights) onto the Gilmore Bridge. At the end of bridge, turn right at traffic lights and take first right again into BHCC student parking lot entrance. At stop sign turn right or left, and proceed to BHCC Student Parking (Lots #1 and #2).
Via Route 3 North and the Southeast Expressway (I-93 North)

Follow Expressway through the Liberty (South Station) Tunnel. Continue past the TD Banknorth Garden and take Exit 28. At the bottom of the ramp, take right onto Washington Street. At next light take another right onto New Rutherford Avenue. As you pass the Hood Dairy plant, Bunker Hill Community College is on the right. Enter via perimeter road and follow signs to Student Parking (Lots #1 and #2).

From the Northeast Via Tobin ( Mystic River) Bridge - Route 1 South

Coming off the bridge, bear right and follow signs for "Charlestown/Rutherford Avenue." At the traffic light, take a left turn into the far right lane onto New Rutherford Avenue that will bring you to Austin Street. Take a left at the U-turn before the traffic light to reverse direction on New Rutherford Avenue (Bunker Hill Community College will be visible on the far right). After the U-turn, the BHCC Student Parking Lot entrance will be on the right. Take first right into BHCC student parking lot entrance. At stop sign turn right or left, and proceed to BHCC Student Parking (Lots #1 and #2).
How about public transportation?
Take the Orange Line to Community College. Exit T Station and walk towards Charlestown passing Bunker Hill Community College. Follow Austin St passed shopping mall on your left. At intersection of Austin and Main Street cross the street to Green St. Follow Green St up the hill passed the Library and take a left at the top of Green & High St. 60 High will be on your left.
When does registration start?
Registration is open by 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. the morning of the race in the Charlestown Boys & Girls Club, 60 High Street Building.
When do the races start?
The race starts at 10:30 a.m.
I just registered, will I get a t-shirt?
T-shirts go to the first 500 registered runners.
Do we provide refunds to registered runners?
We do not provide refunds.
Can dogs run?
No
Do we offer prize money to the race?
Yes in the following divisons:

1st Male & Female - $100

2nd Male & Female - $75

40 years + Male & Female - $75

50 years + Male & Female - $75

60 years + Male & Female - $75
Bib Number Pick up
We encourage runners to pick up their bib numbers on Friday June 10 from 3pm to 7pm at Charlestown Boys & Girls Club, 60 High St, Charlestown, MA 02129.
Cost
Pre-registration available online for $30. Day-of registration will be $35, CASH OR CHECK ONLY!
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Sub Event Cost Distance
$30.00 5km
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