Event Information
Number Pick Up
We have several options available for all runners to pick up their number. We highly recommend picking up your number prior to race day. It will save you time and make for a really enjoyable race day experience. The following options are available:
Wednesday, September 12 from 5:30 pm to 8 pm - Lakeside Inn, 595 North Avenue in Wakefield
Friday, September 14 from 4 pm - 7 pm - Marathon Sports Melrose, 401 Main Street in Melrose
Saturday, September 15 (Race Day) from 8 am - 9:30 am - Lakeside Inn, 595 North Avenue in Wakefield
Race Information
Thank you for making the Mystic Runners Classic a race on your calendar! We know how many choices you have and we truly appreciate you coming out.
The 13th Annual Mystic Runners Classic will be on Saturday, September 15, 2018 and will once again include a Kid's Fun Run (9am), 5K (9:30 am), and 10K (9:45 am).
T-Shirts
We will have t-shirts for the first 200 registered runners of the 5K and 10K. Kid's Fun Run participants don't get a t-shirt but can look forward to a finisher medal and lots of fun swag. T-shirts sizes are based on availability.
New Courses
Both the 5K and 10K course travel around beautiful Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, MA. This flat and fast course will give first time runners a chance to enjoy the views and all those seasoned veterans a chance to go for a PR.
Finish Line Festival
After you collect your finisher medal, cheer on your fellow runners and enjoy our Finish Line Festival. Celebrate what is sure to be an impressive finish with post race food, music and more.
Start Times
Kid's Fun Run - 9:00 am
5K - 9:30 am
10K - 9:45 am
Awards
Both the 5K and 10K will have overall and age group awards. Overall awards will be given out to the top 3 males and females in each race. Also, age group awards will be given out to the top 3 males and females in 10 year age groups.
Post Race Party and Free Beer
Be sure to join us in the Lakeside Inn after the race for the biggest post race party the North Shore has ever seen. All can look forward to a live performance from the Massachusetts based band Freevolt, https://www.enjoyfreevolt.com! Not to mention free beer for all runners 21+ and our overall/age group awards!