Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle 2025

Event Details

Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025

Start Time: 9:00 AM EDT

Location: Blessing of the Bay, Somerville, Shore Drive, Somerville, MA, USA

Activities Included

• 5K Run/Walk - A flat course that runs along the Mystic River bike path through DCR Torbert MacDonald Park.
• Paddling Races: 3 Mile, 9 Mile, and 12 Mile courses available. The 12 mile course includes a portage.

Registration Fees

• $25.00 for 5K Run (Register by May 14)
• $25.00 for 3 Mile Paddle (Register by May 14)
• $25.00 for 9 Mile Paddle (Register by May 14)
• $25.00 for 12 Mile Paddle (Register by May 14)
• $40.00 for combined 3 Mile Paddle and 5K Run (Register by May 14)
• $40.00 for combined 9 Mile Paddle and 5K Run (Register by May 14)
• $40.00 for combined 12 Mile Paddle and 5K Run (Register by May 14)

Additional Information

Parking is available on street and at the Somerville District Courthouse (175 Fellsway), which is a 0.5-mile walk to the Boathouse.

Contact information:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (617) 865-6580