JONES 10-MILER RESULTS

Thanks to the almost 700 runners and over 40 volunteers who came out to make this year's Jones 10-miler a success !

For complete results, click here.

Click here to view photos of the race taken byLocallyRun.Com.

Click here to view a video of the race on MassLive, courtesy of sportswriter Bill Wells of the Springfield Republican.

Every year the B.A.A. provides bib numbers for the Boston Marathon to local service organizations to raise money for their endeavors.

The Hopkinton Lions Club has 3 remaining official bib numbers for the April 2010 Boston Marathon.  If you are interested in running as an official runner, representing the Hopkinton Lions Club, please contact Hopkinton Lions Club member Brian Thomas at bthomas@phippsinsurance.com to find out the particulars.

Start: Haigis Mall, in front of the Fine Arts Center at UMASS Amherst.
Finish: Southwest Dining Common

Parking available at the Visitor's Center across the street from the start and just a short walk form the finish, in the center of the UMASS campus.

UMASS Amherst Dining is hosting an event to promote healthy eating and fitness, as well as community action. Runners and walkers do a 5K around the UMASS campus, finishing at the Southwest dining area where they can enjoy an authentic Haitian lunch and other award winning entrees as well as participate in a Health Fair. Prizes will be awarded to first place runners in age groups. All participants are encouraged to bring 1 non-perishable food item for the Amherst Survival Center. All proceeds from entry fees collected will benefit the people of Haiti. Meal Plan participants will automatically have a meal donated to Haiti. Those not on meal plan will donate $5 of registration fee to Haiti.

REGISTER NOW (for $10 for students on Meal Plan or $25 for students not on Meal Plan and non-students), OR register on the day of the race for an additional $5.

To register online, click here
To register by mail, print out, fill in and mail in this form

INTRODUCING THE 2010 SMAC ROAD RACE SERIES

• Ron Hebert Race
• Cave Hill Classic
• Old Homes Day 5K
• Charter Day 10K
• Lake Wyola Race
• 4 on the 4th 
• Bridge of Flowers 10K
• Don Maynard Race
• Jail Break 5K
• Chase’N A Mason 5K
• Dan Barry Memorial Road Race
• Monson Half Marathon

What is it ?    a sampling of 12 fun and challenging road races 

Where is it ?  across Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties, from Greenfield to Monson. Click here for a detailed list of races in the series

When is it ?   beginning in April and going through November

Why ?     Why not ???  Some of us run for the sake of competition, others just to participate.  Some of us enjoy the sportsmanship, some do it just for fun.  This series has been put together with all of us in mind, in the hopes that all of us will have a reason to give it a try.  And if that is not enough, how about this ?  Awards will be given to all runners who complete at least 6 of the races in the series, with extra additional special awards for anyone who completes the entire series of 12 races.  There will also be awards for top scorers and other yet-to-be-determined categories.  All to be awarded at an end-of-series recognition ceremony.    

Click here for a complete list of race series rules and an explanation of how race series points are earned.

Sound tempting ?  Sign up now !
If you are interested in participating in the 2010 SMAC Road Race Series, please print out and fill out the registration form and send it, with your SMAC Series registration fee of $10, to the address at the bottom of the form.  (The $10 registration fee will help to fund the end-of-series recognition ceremony and awards.)

The First Race of the 2010 SMAC Road Race Series !

Don't miss out on being part of a local tradition !
Come run one of the oldest races in New England !
Start and finish at the John F. Kennedy Middle School, Bridge Rd, Florence
USATF sanctioned race Merchandise PRIZES for all Age Group winners – Running Socks for all Finishers

Entry Fees
$10 until March 31 - $15 April 1 through race day
(race-day registration IS available)
Download the registration form here

The Second Race of the 2010 SMAC Road Race Series !

Come rejoice in a beautiful spring morning with us as we walk and run the
country lanes of Leverett, MA and finish surrounded by the beautiful vistas
of the Peace Pagoda.

What: The Cave Hill Classic - A 5-mile Run and 2-mile walk
Why: To benefit the Leverett Peace Pagoda
When: Saturday, April 17, 2010, 9:00AM
Who: Runners, walkers, Spring-lovers, Buddhists, locals, ... You!
How: Register at cavehillclassic.com, or morning of race until 8:45AM
Start: Walkers @ 9:00am, Runners @ 9:15am
Entry Fee: We ask for a meaningful gift as payment of entry fee.

Never has a event instill a sense of goodwill as the Cave Hill Classic - we
welcome you to enjoy yourselves with your fellow runners, community members,
and friends.

Find all details at http://www.cavehillclassic.com

Come set a PR on this fun filled four mile course while helping raise funds for some fast, furry, four- legged friends! The road-
course winds around the Yale Forest with views of Monadnock in scenic Swanzey New Hampshire. More details are available at our
website.

Download race registration form here

An out-and-back roller coaster ride along the ridgeline of the Mt. Holyoke Range on a single-track trail. Very scenic overlooks of the Pioneer Valley with views of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst College, Hampshire College and the Town of Amherst, as well as a beautiful view of the Connecticut River and Northampton to the west.

Extremely hilly with 3,700 feet of climb consisting of many steep hills with hazardous footing in places due to the many sharp basalt rocks the comprise the elevated ridge of Mt. Holyoke. More information in the registration form . . . .

Download the registration form here

To benefit Cam Neely Foundation For Cancer Care and Derrill’s Race Scholarship

Derrill’s Race is a 5K Run/Walk benefit road race held on the Manhan Rail Trail in Easthampton , Massachusetts .  Proceeds benefit the Cam Neely Foundation For Cancer Care and Derrill’s Race Scholarship as well as otcharitableible causes.  Individual and Team entries. Great prizes.  1-mile Kid’s Race.  Pre-registration encouraged.  FREE T-shirt if postmarked by deadline. Family discounts available online.  Post race includes awards ceremony, music, free food, kid’s games, free massages, etc.

Date:  05/02/10
Time: 10:00 AM
Events:  5K Run, 5K Walk and 1 Mile Kid’s Race
Online Registration: http://www.runreg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=2236

What better way to work up an appetite for the Taste of the Valley in West Springfield than with a run ? Come join us for a 5k that starts and ends at the Senior Center on Park St. in West Springfield. All abilities from jack rabbits to snails are welcome. This is a fun run/walk. When you're done, stick around for Jazz on the common all day. All runners/walkers will receive a food coupon to use at the Taste of the Valley (YUM!).

To register, print out, fill in and mail this registration form, or go to http://tinyurl.com/Register5k to register online.