Run4Fun Cross Country Program, Woodsom Farm, Amesbury, July & August 2010
June 25, 2010
Where:Lions Mouth Road, Amesbury, MA
Woodsom Farm, Amesbury is an excellent venue for cross country running.
This summer the Run4Fun Cross Country Programwill offer two sessions at Woodsom Farm:
- Session One – Mondays through Thursday from July 6th through July 23rd
- Session Two- Mondays through Thursday from August 2nd through August 20th
At the end of each session, there will be a race at Woodsom Farm.
Woodsom Farm is owned by the Town of Amesbury and is zoned open space conservancy, thus protecting it from development. The Farm contains approximately 370 acres of prime pastureland, bird nesting sites, open space, drumlin hills, and wetlands, bisected by Lions’ Mouth Road and is located approximately two miles from the Town Center.
The Powow River is the north western boundary of the farm, running from the lakes, back briefly into New Hampshire and then into Lake Gardiner, through downtown and into the Merrimack River.
The Woodsom Farm property was purchased in 1989 from the Woodsom Trust for $5 million dollars and also includes two parcels of open space land behind the houses on Lion’s Mouth Road. The Woodsom Farm property also adjoins the Town Forest.
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5th Annual Winner’s Circle Running Club/Yankee Runner River Rivals Summer Track Grand Prix Series, Amesbury High School, Tuesday, July 6th
June 24, 2010
Where: Amesbury High School, 5 Highland Street, Amesbury, MA
The 5th Annual Winner’s Circle Running Club and Yankee Runner of Newburyport River Rivals Summer Track Grand Prix Series starts on Tuesday, July 6th at Amesbury High School.
This five-meet summer track and field series for youth and adults is offered by the Winner’s Circle Running Club and Yankee Runner of Newburyport in collaboration with Newburyport, Amesbury, Pentucket, and Triton Track high track programs. Events include shot put and discus (high school only), high jump, long jump, 100, 200, 400, 800, mile and 2-mile.
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20th Annual Institution for Savings High Street Mile, Newburyport, Sunday, August 1st
June 21, 2010
Where: High Street, Newburyport, MA
The 20th Annual High Street Mile, sponsored by The Institution for Savings, will be held on Sunday, August 1st 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 Milewebsite or contacting Chris Kealey at Chris.Kealey@ThermoFisher.com or by phone at 978-270-6854.
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Maudslay Summer Cross Country Race Series, Newburyport, Thursday, June 24th Through August 19th
June 21, 2010
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA
The Maudslay Summer Cross Country Race Series will run every Thursday evening from June 24th through August 19th. The event will start at 6:00 p.m.
There will be a 3.0- and a 1.5-mile cross country race at Maudslay State Park, Newburyport on the Travis Landreth course.
All ages are welcome, all those under the age of 14 will receive a ribbon.
There is no cost for the races, but donations will be accepted to defray the cost of permit fees and ribbons.
Triton Youth Track & Field/Running Clinic, Byfield, Mondays and Thursdays, Starts July 8th
June 21, 2010
Where: Triton Regional High School, 112 Elm Street, Byfield, MA
The Triton Youth Track and Field/Running Clinic will run Mondays and Thursdays beginning Thursday, July 8th (4:30-6 p.m.) at Triton Regional High School, Byfield.
The cost is $50 per person and it’s open to students in grades 5-8.
For More Information: Contact Triton coach and clinic director Joe Colbert at 508-423-8929 or joecolbert1@aol.com.
2nd Annual Byfield Day 5K Road Race, Saturday, June 12th, 10:00 am
June 8, 2010
Where: Registration at American Legion Park, Byfield, MA (behind the Byfield Post Office, 2 Central Street)
The 2nd Annual Byfield Day 5K Road Race will be held on Saturday, June 12th at 10:00 am. Registration for the race will be held at at the American Legion Park which is located behind the Byfield Post Office.
The race will take place at the intersection of Central Street and Main Street in Byfield.
Entry Fee: The entry fee is $12 or $15 on race day.
You can print out an application/registration form, by visiting the Byfield Community Arts Center website.
For More Information: If you have questions or need more information about the race, please contact Neal Lojek at nealium5510@aim.com.
The 2nd Annual Byfield Day 5K Road Race is one of many events scheduled for Byfield Days which are being celebrated on Friday June 11th, Saturday June 12th, and Sunday June 13th.
Visit the Byfield Community Arts Center website for a listing of all Byfield Days events and activities.
Annual Ipswich Rotary 5K Race, Appleton Farms, Ipswich, Saturday, June 26th
June 7, 2010
When: Saturday, June 26th 2010, race & walk events start at 9:00 amWhere: Appleton Farms, Waldingfield Road, Ipswich, MA
The Annual Ipswich Rotary 5K Race and Walk is being held at Appleton Farms, Ipswich on Saturday, June 26th. The event is being coordinated by the Ipswich chapter of Rotary International.
The race is being held to support the local and international charitable endeavors of Ipswich Rotary. Programs include the Ipswich Rotary Scholarship Fund, the Lend-A-Hand Seniors Program (available through the Ipswich Council on Aging), PolioPlus and RotoPlast.
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5th Annual Spring Fever 5K & Family Fun Run, Bresnahan School, Newburyport, Sunday, May 2nd
April 28, 2010
When: Sunday, May 2nd, starts at 12:00 pm (noon)Where: Bresnahan School, High Street, Newburyport, MA.
The 5th annual Newburyport Spring Fever 5K and Family Fun Runwill be held on Sunday, May 2nd, rain or shine. The event, sponsored by the Newburyport Elementary PTO, benefits the Newburyport elementary schools.
Come run through the scenic streets of beautiful downtown Newburyport and enjoy some of the best surroundings New England has to offer. The family fun run starts at 12:00 pm for children 5th grade and under, walkers start at 12:40 pm and the USATF certified and sanctioned 5K starts at 1:00 pm.
Local talent “Don’t Call me Shirley” will provide musical entertainment, while local merchants supply delicious food.
Prizes will be awarded to top female/male competitor in each class.
All proceeds from this fundraising event benefit Newburyport’s public elementary schools.
Contact Karen Mascott at kmascott@gmail.com for more information.
All proceeds from this fundraising event benefit Newburyport’s public elementary schools.
Pre-Event Kickoff Fundraiser, 5th Annual Spring Fever 5k & Family Fun, Upper Crust Pizzeria, Newburyport, Tuesday April 27th
April 27, 2010
When: Tuesday April 27th, from 11:30 am to 10:00 pmWhere: Upper Crust Pizzeria, 44 State Street, Newburyport
Pre-Event Kick-off Fundraiser At The Upper Crust Pizzeria For The 5th Annual Spring Fever 5k & Family Fun
The Upper Crust Pizzeriahas joined hands with the Newburyport Elementary PTO to kick off the 5th Annual Spring Fever 5k & Family Fun Run with a Pre-event kick-off fundraiser at the Upper Crust, Newburyport on Tuesday April 27th from 11:30 am to 10:00 pm.
This Pre-Race Event is meant to give everyone (especially race participants!) a chance to eat healthy carbs and get psyched for one of the Newburyport Elementary PTO’s largest family events of the year.
Haven’t yet registered for the Event? From 5:30 to 8:30 pm, volunteers will be on hand at the Upper Crust to take your registration and answer questions about the Race. During the dinner hours you will be able to register for the Sunday, May 2nd event.
Best yet, proceeds from this fundraising event benefit Newburyport’s elementary schools!
Go to the 5th Annual Spring Fever 5k & Family Fun Run website for more information about this USATF certified & sanctioned Event.
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11th Annual Hershey Youth Program Starts April 27th At Fuller Track, Newburyport
April 26, 2010
When: Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m, starting April 27th
Cost: $30.00 for boys and girls, 9 thorugh 14 years of age
The Hershey National Youth Track and Field program, sponsored locally by the Winner’s Circle Running Club, will start on Tuesday, April 27th at Fuller Track in Newburyport.
It is open to all area youth ages 9-14. Events vary with age from sprints, middle distance and softball throw.
The local Hershey meet is June 15th, and the state meet is June 26th for qualifiers.
Fee: The program fee is $30.
For More Information: For more information, contact Mike or Stella McCormick at 978-462-0117 or stellamccormick@comcast.net.
