Event Information
About the Race
Come join us for the 8th Annual South Boston Catholic Academy Road Race on Saturday December 3rd, 2016! We have two youth races to start us off followed by a 5 km course along scenic South Boston beaches. Certified and sanctioned by USA Track and Field – New England.
After the race there will be refreshments, food and entertainment to go along with the awards, raffle and entertainment.
Registration is open and a classic South Boston Catholic Academy long-sleeve t-shirt will be given to the first 200 registrants!
Saturday, December 3, 2016
10 a.m. – 5 km Race
Youth Races:
9:15 a.m. – 100 Meter Dash (9 years and under)
9:30 a.m. – ½ Mile Race (14 years and under)
Pre-registration by November 25: $20, Post-registration: $25
Youth Pre-registration: $8, Post-registration: $10
Start and Finish:
South Boston Catholic Academy
866 East Broadway
South Boston, MA 02127
Course
Fast and flat 5 km along scenic Castle Island and beaches of Day Boulevard.
Number Pick-Up
Race Numbers Will be Available for EARLY PICK-UP on
Thursday, December 1st from 4:00-7:00 pm at
MARATHON SPORTS
671 Boylston Street
for anyone who would like to have their number in hand prior to race day.
Marathon Sports will also be offering a 20% discount on APPAREL and FOOTWEAR! So, you can stock up on your gear and sneakers while grabbing your goody bag and number AND be super prepared for race day!
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Numbers will still be available on Saturday in the SBCA gymnasium as in years past. We just wanted to have an additional option this year.
Parking
Parking is available along the adjacent streets and beach area, which is within 2-3 blocks of South Boston Catholic Academy. Resident parking is NOT in effect on Saturdays.
T-Shirts
Traditional South Boston Catholic Academy T-shirts to the first 200 registered..
Awards
South Boston Catholic Academy Road Race
Award List
5 KM RACE (Merchandise Prizes)
Females & Males
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Overall
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place - 14 years and under
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place - 15-19 years
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place - 20-29 years
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place - 30-39 years
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place - 40-49 years
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place - 50-59 years
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place - 60-69 years
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place - 70 + years
TOP 3 TEAMS (3 people place) - TOTAL TEAM TIME
TOP 2 YOUTH TEAMS - 14 YEARS AND UNDER (3 people place) - TOTAL TEAM TIME
1/2 MILE RACE (14 YEARS AND UNDER) - Medals to top finishers
Girls & Boys - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Places Overall
Ribbons to all finishers in the 1/2 Mile Race.
100 METER DASH (9 YEARS AND UNDER)
Medals to all finishers.
Refunds
We appreciate and understand that unexpected circumstances present themselves constantly. However, if you have registered for the race and are unable to attend, we kindly request that your race fee be considered a donation to our school, as this event is one of our most critical fundraisers of the year, and our success is extremely reliant upon the number of registered runners. Thank you so much for considering your race fee a donation to the school in your absence. As always, we are so grateful for your support!