Brief Description

Join us for a 5km Race and 1 Mile Fitness Challenge throughout Worcester’s thriving “Canal District” and over the former Blackstone Canal which at one time flowed from Providence, Rhode Island to Worcester, Massachusetts. Afterwards, there will be an afternoon of Irish craic at the Fiddlers’ Green Irish Pub (at the Hibernian Cultural Centre) that includes an Irish BBQ and LIVE Music along with plenty of refreshments.

For families and friends, a outdoor day-long festival held throughout the canal district will be on going.

• 5Km Road Race course and 1 Mile Fitness Run/Walk course
• All Distances start Temple Street in front of the Fiddlers' Green Irish Pub (Hibernian Cultural Centre) at the corner of Temple Street & Green Street, and end on Harding Street
• Historical Course including Green Island, Kelley Square, Harding Street, Millbury Street, Water Street, Union Station, Major Taylor Blvd, DCU Center, Main Street & City Hall -follow the path of the Blackstone Canal as it once flowed through Worcester, MA.
• The Road Race & Fitness Run/Walk courses will be well monitored by Worcester Police Department Police Officers and numerous course volunteers 
• There will be (1) Water Stop on the course and (1) at the Finish Line

• Overall Winners;
• Age (14 & under, 15-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)

Post Race Celebration including LIVE MUSIC, Irish BBQ, & Harpoon Beer & Soda

• Irish BBQ including Harpoon soda & beer refreshments (over 21 with ID), HyDrive, water, fruit & LIVE MUSIC at the Fiddlers' Green Irish Pub 12:00 - 4:00 P.M.
• All registrants will be provided free beverages courtesy of Harpoon Brewery and Hydrive from noon to 1PM.
• Additional lunch vouchers may be purchased for a nominal cost for friends and family.

• Pre-Registration pick-ups and day of race registration is from 9:00 - 10:30 A.M. inside the Fiddler's Green Irish Pub. 
• Online advance registration is $20 until Friday 9/4; day of registration is $25
• Friends of Harpoon receive a $5 discount.  Please provide your Friends Card Number in "Optional" question section below and be sure to bring it with you to pre-registration pickup.