YOUTH RACES AT THE B.A.A. 10K
EVENT INFORMATION
- Youth Races on Boston Common give young and aspiring runners the chance to experience the fun and excitement of the B.A.A. 10K in shorter races designed with them in mind.
- Children will be grouped by age and have the opportunity to race and earn their own finisher’s medal.
- Beginning at 7:00 am, children aged 14 years and younger may enjoy activities, and also compete in races on the Boston Common.
- The race distances will depend on the age of the participants.
- Pre-registration is encouraged, but children may also register on race morning.
- Registration is free and all participants will receive a finisher’s medal.
- Registration information coming soon.
EVENT FORMAT
7:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. | Registration and Warm-Up Activities |
9:00 a.m. | Youth Races for Ages 8 and Under (on ball field) |
9:20 a.m. | Children 9 and up Gather on Ball Field Volunteers escort children and parents to the start on Charles Street |
9:30 a.m. | Youth Races for 9 - 14 Year Olds on Charles Street (separate boys and girls races) New in 2019, participants will start & finish at the B.A.A. 10K Finish Line! |
10:00 a.m. | Youth Races Conclude |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Events will not be timed and results will not be recorded.
- Plan to arrive early if you will be registering your child/children on race morning.
- Parents, guardians and/or grown-ups must accompany children all times during youth events.