UPCOMING EVENTS
FEBRUARY
1 Love Fitness Challenge
Date: February 14 – 28, 2021
Time: Anytime
Location: Anywhere, USA
Details: What better time to sprinkle LOVE during a time where everyone could use a little extra compassion and affection. We can only hope this ongoing virtual fitness challenge will lead us into what will be the final stretch of this long forsaken pandemic, so we can all ge back to good old high fives, handshakes, hugs and kisses.
Witch City Dueling Pianos
Date: We’ll be back in 2022
Location: Hawthorne Hotel, Salem, MA
Start Time: doors open 6:30pm, show starts at 7:15pm
Details: First ever Dueling Piano showdown staged in the prestigious Hawthorne Hotel ballroom in Salem, MA.
Siri Lindley’s Celebratory 10K
Date: February 21, 2021
Time: Anytime
Location: Anywhere, USA
Details: Join Siri and Bek as they celebrate Siri’s 1 year anniversary of her transplant. What other way would a World Champion want to celebrate such a memorable day? To make it even more special, they’re extending the invitation to family, friends, teammates, and followers to join them virtually for their own 6.2-mile journey, any which way you prefer. You can run, walk, hike, bike, swim, snowshoe, cross country ski or whatever you’d prefer.
MARCH
Hop + Grind “Hoppy” Leprechaun
Date: March 20, 2021
Start Time: 10AM
Location: Oyster River High School, Durham NH
Details: Get BACK to IN PERSON racing with a final send off to St. Paddies Day at the Inaugural Hoppy Leprechaun 5K in conjunction with hop + grind and new to the area, rise + grind for the perfect segway into the Spring Season.
Black and White Party
Date: We’ll be back in 2022
Location: The Hotel Salem, Salem, MA
Details: March is a long month! What better way to kick off the month with a FUN, uniquely themed party! Join us at the Hotel’s red carpet, paparazzi entry way into the chic Hotel Salem.
APRIL
MAY
Covid “Comeback” 5K & Kids Run
Date: May 23, 2021
Time: 9AM
Location: Georgetown, MA
Details: We know many of you have been racing throughout the pandemic in neighboring states!! We don’t blame you! We are chomping at the bit to get back to doing what we love and have set this race up, with town approvals in place and we await the Commonwealth’s approval, which we expect to have VERY SOON. We hope you clear your schedules to join us for what will be one incredible “COMEBACK.” We know this will be one of the very first races to be hosted legally here in MA and hope you’ll join us for this momentous occasion!!
Cinco De Mayo Virtual Challenge
Date: May 5, 2020
Time: ANYTIME
Location: Anywhere, USA
Details: Like most Americans, every year we look forward to celebrating Cinco de Mayo at our favorite local Mexican restaurant! Usually you’ll spot us rockin’ our sombreros amongst our amigos with Coronas & Margaritas in hand, munching on a table full of nachos, tacos and burritos. But first, to feel good about indulging on all of the mouth-watering Mexican delights, we always participate in a PRE-FEAST challenge so we can work up a good appetite and not feel so guilty. We’re inviting you to participate in our virtual 5K, 5 Miler or Distance Challenge.
Gold Star Run for Honor
Date: May 29, 2021
Time: 8:00am
Location: Saugus Town Hall – Saugus, MA
Details: The 8th Annual Gold Star Run for Honor in Saugus, MA held in memory of Scott Procopio who was killed in action 14 years ago in Ramadi Iraq. Options to include a 5K, 10K, Walk, Kids Run or Virtual option.
Salute the Troops Road Race
Date: May 30, 2021
Time: 8:00am
Location: Phillips Park, Swampscott MA
Details: Please join us for the Inaugural Salute the Troops 4 mile and 7 mile Memorial road races set for the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend in Swampscott, MA.
JUNE
LandShark Swim & Aquathlon
Date: June 12, 2021
Time: 10AM
Location: Lake Gardner, Amesbury MA
Details: The 7th Annual LandShark Swim and Aquathlon offers a .6, 1.2 and 2.4 mile swim distances. The event is an out and back swim in protected waters just 45 min North of Boston in Amesbury, MA.
Summer Solstice 23.44 Mile Virtual Challenge
Date: June 20, 2021
Time: All day
Location: Anywhere
Details: Lace up those sneakers and run into the longest day of the year solo or with a team!
With the maximum amount of sunlight possible on June 20th, we challenge you to complete 23.44 miles throughout the course of the day. The challenge will open at 12AM and close at 11:59PM. You can complete this challenge individually or on a team of up to 5 people.
Flatbread Fiery 5K
Date: Postponed to 2022
Time: 7pm
Location: Flatbread Pizza Co – Georgetown, MA
Details: 4th Annual Flatbread Fiery 5K race for pizza and beer. Be the fastest female or male runner to cross the finish line and win FREE pizza for a year. In our first year, over 150 people participated, in 2019 over 200 joined in for this fun event followed by AN AWESOME after party on the outdoor back patio overlooking the Black Swan Country Club greens.
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SSFS FREEDOM Run/Walk
Date: June 20, 2021
Location: Temple Emanu-El, 393 Atlantic Ave, Marblehead, MA
Start Time: 9:00AM
Details: Join us in person or virtually for the Annual Stepping Stones for Stella Freedom Run & Walk to raise money for Stepping Stones for Stella (SSFS). 100% of the event proceeds are allocated directly to this meaningful organization.
Northeast Arc 5K
Date: June 6,2021
Location: MarketStreet Lynnfield, 600 Market St., Lynnfield, MA 01940
Start Time: 9AM
Details:Northeast Arc + Lynnfield MarketStreet have teamed up to change lives. On September 27th there will be a one mile walk, a 5K and fun for the whole family after the walk/run.
JULY
Griffins Gift Run/Walk
Date: July 3, 2021
Time: 9:00AM
Location: Danvers High School, Danvers MA
Details: Join us for Griffin’s Gift Annual Road Race happening between on the morning of July 3rd. This will mark the celebration of the late Griffin Lamar’s, 7th Birthday.
DAM Sprint Triathlon + Duathlon
Date: July 11, 2021
Start Time: 8AM
Location: Lake Gardner, Amesbury MA (80 High St)
Details: The DAM sprint triathlon is in it’s 11th year of existence and the DAM duathlon in it’s 2nd year at Lake Gardner in Amesbury. Both events are USAT sanctioned events and managed by a USAT Certified Race Director. This annual local favorite, is just 45 minutes North of Boston and the perfect race for any athlete, beginner to elite alike.
Laurie’s Run/Walk
Date: Postponed to 2022
Location: Anywhere & Everywhere
Start Time: Anytime
Details: We are going virtual for the 3rd Annual Laurie Condon-Hodges Memorial Run/Walk. Laurie was a lifelong resident of Georgetown, wife and mother of 3 beautiful children. Laurie was an educator, athlete and lover of life. She lost her long, courageous 4-yr battle to Cancer in December 2015.
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AUGUST EVENTS
Misery Challenge
Date: Aug 1, 2021
Start Time: 7AM
Location: 17 Tuck’s Point Rd. Manchester, MA
Details: ONE ISLAND. FOUR WAYS. PLENTY OF COMPANY.
SWIM. SUP. ROW. KAYAK.
Take your pick around the North Shore’s Misery Island.
Smiles for Miles
Date: Aug 8, 2021
Time: 10AM
Location: Parker Middle School, Chelmsford MA
Details: Please consider joining us for a 5K run or walk in Chelmsford, MA on the morning of August 8th to celebrate the memory of Sue Willand. Sue loved participating in local community road races, having participated in hundreds over the course of her life.
2021 Stride for Healthy Communities
Date: August 12, 2021
Location: Lake Quannapowitt, Wakefield, MA
Start Time: 6:30PM
Details: Join us virtually or in person at the Annual Melrose Wakefield Hospital 5K Run + Walk around Lake Quannapowitt.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Tortoise and Hare 10K
Date: September 17, 2021
Time: TBD
Location: Lions Park, Salisbury MA
Details: The 10th Annual Tortoise and the Hare 10k is a fundraiser for the development continuation of the Salisbury Parks and Recreation’s Partridge Brook Park. This event also includes a 1 mile kids fun run and offers a 3 mile walk.
Virtual Superhero 5K|10K & Kids Fun Run
Date: September 18 – 20, 2020
Location: Anywhere & Everywhere
Time: Anytime
Details: Join us VIRTUALLY for the 5th annual Superhero 5K/10K & Kids’ Fun Run for Rett’s Roost, a sanctuary for families that have experienced childhood cancer and child loss.
OCTOBER EVENTS
BOSTON FOX TROT 5K RUN/WALK FOR PARKINSON’S RESEARCH
Date: Postponed to 2022
Location: Linscott Park, Swampscott MA
Time: 11:00AM
Details: By joining us at the 4th Annual Boston Fox Trot for Parkinson’s Research 5K Run/Walk, you’re helping to close the gap on a cure for Parkinson’s disease. Runners and walkers of any experience level or speed are all welcome!
Miles For Kyle Virtual 5K & 1 Mile Walk
Date: TBD
Location: Anywhere & Everywhere
Time: Anytime
Details:
NOVEMBER EVENTS
Caring for a Cure Virtual Run/Walk
Date: November 6-9, 2020
Location: Anywhere & Everywhere
Time: Anytime
Details: Join us for the 9th Annual Caring for a Cure 5K Run and 1M Walk to benefit Caring for a Cure. We encourage you to join us in this wonderful, heartfelt event that benefits such an amazing cause.
Middleton Turkey Trot
Date: November 25, 2021
Location: Flint Street Public Library, Middleton MA
Time: 8:00AM
Details: Join us this year from anywhere for the 4th Annual Middleton Turkey Trot to benefit the Middleton Food Pantry & Middleton Veteran’s Services! Don’t forget how much more enjoyable & satisfying that turkey & pie will taste knowing you earned it by running those miles!!
DECEMBER EVENTS
America’s Largest Santa Run, Walk & Ride
Date: Dec 1 – 25, 2021
Location: Anywhere & Everywhere
Time: Anytime
Details: We’re recruiting Santa’s from Coast to Coast! Not for pictures at your nearest Mall, but for 2020’s LARGEST SANTA Run, Walk & Ride.
Channel your inner Saint Nick by registering to run, walk or ride dressed in a FULL Santa Suit. Registration does include a Santa Suit, because wearing one, is one of the few requirements of participating. Choose from a 5K, 12K, 25K, 25 mile bike ride, distance challenge or partake in the 12 or 25 Days of Christmas Challenge.
Sloppy Santa Stroll – Portsmouth, NH
Date: Dec 11, 2021
Location: Portsmouth, NH
Time: 2-5PM Check In
Details: Join us for the Inaugural Sloppy Santa Stroll around the City of Portsmouth, stopping at a slew of restaurants, shop + bars that made this years “NICE LIST“!
What better way to kick off the Christmas week then dressed up in a Santa Suit with hundreds of other Saint Nicks spreading the Christmas spirit over a variety of libations.
Sloppy Santa Stroll – Salem, MA
Date: Dec 18, 2021
Location: Salem, MA
Time: 2-5PM Check In
Details: Join us for the 4th Annual Sloppy Santa Stroll around the City of Salem, MA stopping at a slew of restaurants, shop + bars that made this years “NICE LIST“!
What better way to kick off the Christmas week then dressed up in a Santa Suit with hundreds of other Saint Nicks spreading the Christmas spirit over a variety of libations.
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