Sterling Recreation Road Race

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  • 05.06.2017 @ 09:00 AM
  • STERLING, Massachusetts
Event Closed
Online registration is now closed for administrative prep. Runners and walkers are welcome to register at the Recreation Office until noon. Day-of registrations will be accepted 8:00-8:45am. Please note: fees are an additional $5 day-of; cash or check only.
Event Details
05 .06 .2017
starts at 09 :00 AM
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Event Information
Updated Registration Information
Online registration for the race closed at 9am on May 5th for administrative prep. If you are interested in running or walking with us, we will accept registrants in our office May 5th until noon. All other runners/walkers may register day-of between 8:00-8:45am. Registration forms will be available; cash or check preferred.
About This Event
This is the first Sterling Recreation Road Race. The event features two races; a 5K and a 10K. The event is sanctioned with the USATF. The goal of this event is to get everyone out and moving. So join your fellow runners to ring in spring with this fun and challenging race!
Race fees increase $5 for day-of registration.
Parking
Runner parking will be at the Chocksett Middle and Houghton Elementary Schools. Runners should go to 40 Boutelle Road (Chocksett Middle School) where they will be directed parking. Runners will walk to the warm up area from the parking lots.

Parking Map: http://www.sterling-ma.gov/sites/sterlingma/files/file/file/parking_map_0.png
Courses
Both 5K & 10K routes start and finish at the Griffin Road Athletic Complex. They both travel along rural roads. The 5K is out and back. The 10K continues on in a loop. Route will be marked and police will be present to divert traffic.

5K Route Map: http://www.sterling-ma.gov/sites/sterlingma/files/file/file/5k_map_0.png

10K Route Map: http://www.sterling-ma.gov/sites/sterlingma/files/file/file/10k_map.png

5K Walkers: walkers are invited to join us! Walkers will NOT receive timing chips
T-Shirts
First 100 registered runners will receive t-shirts.
Day-Of Registration Information
We will accept day-of registrants prior to 9:00am. 5K & 10K are an additional $5 for day-of. We are ONLY able to accept CASH & CHECK.
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Sub Event Cost Distance
$30.00 5km
$40.00 10km
$20.00 5km
For and in consideration of USA Track & Field, Inc. (“USA Track & Field”) allowing me, the undersigned, to participate in the USA Track & Field sanctioned event described above (the “Event” or “Events”); I, for myself, and on behalf of my spouse, children, guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, hereby agree to andmake the following contractual representations pursuant to this Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement (the “Agreement”); 1. I hereby represent that (i) I am at least eighteen (18) years of age or older; (ii) I am in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in the Event; and (iii) I am not under the influence of alcohol or any illicit or prescription drugs which would in any way impairmy ability to safely participate in the Event. 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