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Canal Diggers 5Km Road Race & 1 Mile Fun Run/Fitness Walk
Presented by
Fallon Community Health Plan

Worcester, MA

Saturday, September 11, 2010

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Online Registration Closes
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 at 9:00 PM ET
 CATEGORYDISTANCESTART TIME  FEE  PRIZES
Fun Run/Fitness Walk
 1
miles 
10:45 AM
$25
 
Fun Run/Fitness Walk with Harpoon Disc.
 1
miles 
10:45 AM
$20
 
Road Race
 5
km 
11:00 AM
$25
 
Road Race with Harpoon Disc
 5
km 
11:00 AM
$20
 

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.

Additional Information

Distances

5Km Run (Starting at 11 AM) & 1 Mile Fitness Run/Walk (Starting at 10:45 AM)

Course
  • 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
Awards  
  • 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.
Race Proceeds
Benefits the Worcester Hibernian Cultural Foundation - a non-profit 501(c)3 dedicated to preserving Worcester's Irish history and cutural heritage.

Registration
  • 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.
Directions and Parking
Conveniently located off of Route 290 & readily available parking (Go to canaldiggers.org for Directions and Parking Information.
 
Additional Information and Contact Information
Please go to canaldiggers.org for additional information as well as contact information if you have questions.


Additional Lunch Vouchers
Additional Lunch Voucher - Adult (one free with registration - kids under 12 free with an adult)
DescriptionQuantityPrice Each
Adults and Children over 12yrs x$5.00 each



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