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29th Annual Hangover Classic, New Years’s Day, Salisbury Beach, Friday, January 1st, 2010

December 29, 2009

Hangover ClassicWhen: Friday, January 1, 2009 at 11:45 am
Where: Carousel Lounge, Salisbury Beach Center, Salisbury, MA

10 K Road Race and 5K Road Race

The 29th Annual New Years Day Hangover Classic 10K and 5K Road Races, organized and hosted by the Winner’s Circle Running Club, will be run at 11:45 am on Friday, January 1, 2009 at Salisbury Beach.

There is an optional “ocean plunge” for those who truly want to be invigorated after the race.

The race starts at 11:45 a.m. at Salisbury Beach Center, where runners will begin to congregate at the Carousel Lounge 27 Ocean Front Street.

Refreshments and live music will be provided after the race at the Carousel Lounge. Cash prizes will be awarded to top finishers.

Santa’s Toy Trot Road Race, Sweetsir School, Merrimac, Sunday, December 13th

December 11, 2009

Santa\'s Toy TrotWhen: Sunday, December 13th. Starts at 1:15 pm (Registration is at 11:30 AM)
Where: Sweetsir School, 16 East Mean Street, in Merrimac, MA.
Entry Fee: Road Race/Walkers $20 or $10 plus a new toy (value must be at least $10).

The Santa’s Toy Trot 2 Mile, 4 Mile and 6 Mile Road Races Plus Non-Competitive Walk and 1/2 Mile SANTA’S ELVES FUN RUN for Kidswill be held on Sunday, December 13th at the Sweetsir School in Merrimac, MA.

The Santa’s Elves Run is free, but please preregister. The Elves Run & Walk are non-competitive.

The adult race starts at 1:15 pm start in Merrimac, MA.

The Elves Fun Run starts at 1:00 pm.

Proceeds from the road race and walk to benefit TOYS FOR TOTS and HOLIDAY HELPERS.

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Cider Mash 5K Orchard Run, Cider Hill Farm, Amesbury, Sunday, October 25th

October 23, 2009

Cider Hill FarmWhen: Sunday, October 25th, 11:00 a.m.
Where: Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury

The 2nd Annual Cider Mash 5K Orchard Run will be held on Sunday, October 25th at 11:00 a.m.at Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury. The cross-country race is being offered by Cider Hill Farm together with Heat Training of Amesbury.

A portion of the proceeds raised from the event will go toward supporting Amesbury School District athletics.

The  race begins at 11 a.m. and ends at Cider Hill Farm on Fern Avenue. Apple cider doughnuts, fresh apple cider and apples will be provided for all participants.

Prizes And Medals:

Prizes will be awarded to overall winners in both male and female categories. Some of the local businesses that have donated prizes for the race include: City Sports, TriSports, Zoot Sports, the Barking Dog, Simply Sweet and more.

Medals will be given to the top five winners in each category of children (10 and under, 14 and under), youth (15 to 18), open (19 to 29, 30 to 39), masters (40 to 49), senior masters (50-plus), 60 to 69, and 70-plus, as well as first place for “Amesbury resident.”

All children who participate will receive a medal and a pumpkin whoopie pie from Dough Raise Me.

Refreshments and Hayrides:

Refreshments and hayrides will be provided by Cider Hill Farm. Raffles from local merchants Ruby Slipper, Neat and Sweet Cleaning, Ovedia, Simply Sweet and more will also be available.

For more information about the race, see Liz King’s article about the event on the Daily News of Newburyport website.

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3rd Annual Mike Donohoe 5K Run/Walk, Georgetown, Sunday, October 4th

October 3, 2009

When: Sunday, October 4th (Kids Fun Run, 11:30am; 5K Run and Walk, 12 noon)
Where: Perley School, Georgetown, MA

The 3rd Annual Mike Donohoe Memorial 5K Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, October 4th at the Perley School in Georgetown. The event raises money to benefit the Melanoma Foundation of New England and the Michael J. Donohoe Scholarship Fund.

Parking for the race is available at Georgetown Middle/High School, located on 11 Winter Street.

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Summer Cross Country Race Series At Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Thursday, August 20th

August 19, 2009

When: Thursday, August 20th, 6:00 pm
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA

The next race in the Summer Cross Country Race series at Maudslay State Park will be held on Thursday, August 20th at 6:00 pm.

Cross country races are held at Maudslay State Park every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. through August 20th.

There are two races – a 1.5 mile race and a 3.0 mile race.

Ribbons are given to all finishers 14 and under.

There is no entry fee, but donations are accepted to defray the permit fees at the park and for the ribbons.

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Summer Cross Country Race Series At Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Thursday, August 13th

August 15, 2009

When: Thursday, August 13th, 6:00 pm
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA

The next race in the Summer Cross Country Race series at Maudslay State Park will be held on Thursday, August 13th at 6:00 pm.

Cross country races are held at Maudslay State Park every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. through August 20th.

There are two races – a 1.5 mile race and a 3.0 mile race.

Ribbons are given to all finishers 14 and under.

There is no entry fee, but donations are accepted to defray the permit fees at the park and for the ribbons.

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19th Annual High Street Mile, Newburyport, Sunday, August 2nd

July 30, 2009

When: Sunday, August 2nd, 10:00 am
Where: High Street, Newburyport, MA

The 19th Annual High Street Mile, sponsored by The Institution for Savings, will be held on Sunday, August 2nd at 10:00 am on High Street in Newburyport during Yankee Homecoming.

You can register online to run in the race and find more information about the event by visiting the High Street Mile website or contacting Chris Kealey at Chris.Kealey@ThermoFisher.com or by phone at 978-270-6854.
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Summer Cross Country Race Series At Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Thursday, July 23rd

July 23, 2009

When: Thursday, July 23rd, 6:00 pm
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA

The next race in the Summer Cross Country Race series at Maudslay State Park will be held on Thursday, July 23rd at 6:00 pm.

Cross country races are held at Maudslay State Park every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. through August 20th.

There are two races – a 1.5 mile race and a 3.0 mile race.

Ribbons are given to all finishers 14 and under.

There is no entry fee, but donations are accepted to defray the permit fees at the park and for the ribbons.

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Summer Cross Country Race Series At Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Thursday, July 16th

July 14, 2009

When: Thursday, July 16th, 6:00 pm
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA

The next race in the Summer Cross Country Race series at Maudslay State Park will be held on Thursday, July 16th at 6:00 pm.

Cross country races are held at Maudslay State Park every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. through August 20th.

There are two races – a 1.5 mile race and a 3.0 mile race.

Ribbons are given to all finishers 14 and under.

There is no entry fee, but donations are accepted to defray the permit fees at the park and for the ribbons.

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9th Annual Trav’s Trail Run, Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, May 24th

May 18, 2009

When: May 24th at 10:30 a.m
Where:Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA

The ninth annual Trav’s Trail Run will be held on May 24th  at 10:30 a.m. in Maudslay State Park, Newburyport.

The race is a 3-mile cross country run or walk in memory of Travis Landeth, a 1994 Newburyport High grad and national class runner.

All race proceeds go directly to the Travis Landreth Memorial Scholarship Fund.
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