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Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle 2025

Race Details
Event Date
05/18/25
Race start time(s)
5k Run at 9:00 AM; Paddle races at 11:00, 11:15 and 11:30 AM
Registration start
8:00 AM
Event Location
DCR Blessing of the Bay Boathouse
Event Address
32 Shore Drive
Event City
Somerville
Event State
MA
Race ID
925
Race Description

The Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle, which runs every May and celebrates the return of the river herring, includes a 5K run/walk race and three paddle distances (3 miles, 9 miles or 12 miles). Join us to run or paddle—volunteer—or become a sponsor for this event.

Event Information
Course Map
Directions
Shore Drive is off of Mystic Ave. and very close to I-93 in Somerville.
Results
Older Results
Race comments
Race not held in 2020 or 2021