The following races are endorsed by the New England 65+ Running Club. All of these races have committed to 5-year Age Groups for 65 through at least 90 plus.
Please support these races.
CT
August 7, 2021
59th Annual Ocean Beach/John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon
Location: New London , Ct.
In-person event – 8:00 am, August 7, 2021
Start: Ocean Beach Park
Ends: Ocean Beach Park
Description: FREE RACE, free parking at Ocean Beach Park, real bathrooms, oldest shoreline road race in Ct., New England Runner Magazine "2012 Race of the Year", 2016 Connecticut Cup Championship, Third Leg of the Kelley's Pace Shoreline Trifecta Series, , pre/post race PT, huge raffle, food and beverage for finishers. 3/4 mile long beach & boardwalk, Don't forget your swimsuit!
Race Features important to NE 65+ Runners Club members:
1. 5-year age groups for 65 - 90: 3 deep
2. The race is free.
3. Runners are asked to bring a much needed donation of food for the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center
Race Website: Kelleyroadrace.com
MA
July 4th, 2021
Bill Feeney 5K
Location: Woburn, MA
In-person event – 9:00 AM, July 4th, 2021
Start: Spence Farm (41 Wyman Street, Woburn, MA) *Permit Pending .
Description: Proceeds from the Feeney Five Virtual race go to the Annual Bill Feeney/Coach O’Connor scholarships awarded to Woburn Memorial High School Students
Race Features important to NE 65+ Runners Club members:
1. 5-year age groups for 65+: 3 deep
Race Website: www.shamrockrunningclub.com/feeney-5k/
Race Registration: register.chronotrack.com/r/61484
NAugust 18, 2022
November 6, 2021
19th Annual Jerry's Run For All Ages 5K
Location: Lake Quannapowitt, Wakefield, MA
In-person event: 10:00 am, November 6, 2021; Sunshine Start 9:40 am
Start: 100 Quannapowitt Pkwy, Wakefield, MA
Optional Virtual event: November 1 to 6, 2021
Description: Jerry's Run For All Ages 5K is the Flagship Race of the New England 65 Plus Runners Club and is dedicated to providing a quality race for athletes of all ages. The USATF Certified Course (MA13037JK) is blistering fast, flat, and a scenic run around Lake Quannapowitt. Offers over 30 cash awards totaling more than $2,500! Race gives back to the Wakefield Community providing support for education, for active lifestyles and for a healthy environment.
Race Features important to NE 65+ Runners Club members:
1. 5-year age groups for 65+: 3 deep
2. Discount for 65+: $5.00
3. Age Graded Awards: Top10 male & female cash awards.
4. Race Walk/Power Walk Competition.
5. Awards for Youngest and Oldest male & female participants.
6. Free entry for 80 and above athletes
Race Website: https://jerrysrunforallages.ne65plus.org
November 25, 2021
Whitin Five Mile Road Race & Two Mile Healthwalk
Location: Whitinsville, MA
In-person event: 8:10 am, November 25, 2021
Start: 60 Main Street, Whitinsville, MA
Description: Certified course, warm showers in warm building, cash and merchandise awards in many age divisions to 100+! Proceeds benefit the Whitin Community Center and Massachusetts Aububon Society. Long sleeve cotton tee shirts to all registered by November 4.
Race Features important to NE 65+ Runners Club members:
1. 5-year age groups for 65+ 3 deep
2. Cash for the 1st 60-69 and 1st 70+
Race Website: http://whitinfive.com/
ME
September 4th, 2021
Location: Springvale Maine
In person event: 8:30 AM, September 4, 2021
Registration Opens in July at http://www.nassoncommunitycenter.com/
Description: Flat out and back course , Family event Kids fun run, 19th YEAR Supporting Nasson Community Center. T shirts 1st 100, Rafffle
Race Features important to NE 65+ Runners Club members:
5-year Age Groups for 65 through at least 90 plus
Registration fee for anyone 65-79 $15, 80-99 $10 Will automatic give discount at signup link.
October 3, 2021
Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay
Location: Portland, ME
In-person event – 7:45 AM, October 3, 2021
Start: The race starts and finishes on Baxter Boulevard, between Forest Ave. and Preble St.
Optional Virtual Event: Run a Full, Half, relay, 5K,or 10K from anywhere from Saturday, Sept. 25, through Monday, Oct. 11
Description: The 2021 Gorham Savings Bank Maine Marathon, Half Marathon, and Relay features an out-and-back course with rolling hills and views of the Portland skyline, the Back Cove, Casco Bay, and peak fall foliage. The Marathon is USATF certified and a Boston Marathon qualifier. The Half Marathon is also USATF certified and the Marathon Relay is a unique 2 to 4-person marathon-length event.
Race Features important to NE 65+ Runners Club members:
1. 5-year age groups for 65+: 3 deep
2. $5 off for 65+ members in-person event per runner use promo code: NE65Plus
3. Create a 65+ relay team for 2, 3 or 4 runners
NH
April 17, 2021
Location: Virtual
Virtual-Live - April 17, 2021
Start time: 11 AM Eastern
Description: Run where you live while you participate in a true community fundraising event! Join us for a LIVE race (or run the race on demand!). Hear our students open the event with the National Anthem and listen to our Head of School's race countdown.
Enjoy a specially curated playlist, real-time race updates, and shout-outs to participants during the race. Join us and connect with your fellow runners and walkers through the Charge Running App for a unique, "virtually live" opportunity to support the students and families of Saint Patrick Academy.
Prizes for top male and female in each age group category: +14-under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99, 100
Note: You must be running the "live" event using the Charge
Running App to qualify for prizes. You need to download the app to your phone before the race. Select the SPA Clover 5K, Register and enter your code.
$35 for timed runners. Kids untimed $0 - medals for all kid participants.
Race shirts are included for the $35 timed runners. Shirts are able to be purchased for $10 for the kids untimed runners.
Race Features important to NE 65+ Runners Club members:
1. 5-year age groups for 65+: 1 deep
2, Prizes for age group runners running with the Charge Running App.
3. No discounts offered to 65+ runners.
Location: Rochester, New Hampshire
In-person event – 9:00 am, September 6, 2021
Start: Holy Rosary Church, Rochester, NH.
Ends: Holy Rosary Church, Rochester, NH.
Description: Race to Serve is a 5k family-focused foot race for walkers and runners of all ages. Along with individual competitors, teams are encouraged to compete for the Largest Team Registration Award and the Largest Donation Award (largest donor can be a single person or a team, separate from our sponsors). Fun Race will be available for kids 7 and under. Refreshment and awards will be available after the race. Proceeds will go to support the many acts of service and charities of the Knights of Columbus Council 2048.
Race Features important to NE 65+ Runners Club members:
1. 5-year age groups for 65+: 1 deep
2. Discount for 65+: registrants - $5
Windham Rail Trail Flat n Fast 5K
Location: Windham, New Hampshire
This race was cancelled this year but will be back in June 2022.
Start: Windham Depot
Ends: Windham Depot
Description: After a 2020 hiatus, the Windham Rail Trail Alliance is happy to announce that the 13th annual Flat ‘n Fast 5K road race on this picturesque paved rail trail, is set for October16, 2021, during peak foliage season!
On-line registration is available on Millennium Running Registration (www.runreg.com) or from the WRTA web site (www.windhamrailtrail.org.)
This is a point to point USATF (NH21007BK) certified race starting from the Roulston Rd entrance at 8:30 a.m.
First male/female finishers will receive a cash prize, and we award $50 for setting a Course Record, and there are also age group awards. Food and refreshments will be served after the
race. Shirts for first 300 runners. All proceeds go towards trail maintenance and
development.
Race Features important to NE 65+ Runners Club members:
1. 5-year age groups for 65+: 3 deep
2. Discount for 65+: $10 Discount until October 2 - use discount code NE65Plus
3. Age Graded Awards: Top 3 male/female Age Graded Times
Race Website: Windham Rail Trail Flat n Fast 5K
October 30, 2021
Great Bay 5K | Race for a Healthy Estuary
Location: Stratham/Greenland, New Hampshire
In-person event – 10:00 am, October 30, 2021
Start: Across from Stratham Hill Park, 270 Portsmouth Ave, Stratham, NH.
Ends: Great Bay Discovery Center, 89 Depot Road, Greenland, NH
Optional Virtual event – October 1 to 30, 2021.
Description: The Great Bay 5K | Race for a Healthy Estuary is one of the premiere and fastest
5K races in New England. It supports conservation, education, responsible recreation and
research of the Great Bay & Piscataqua River Watershed and Estuary in New Hampshire
and Maine. Race features top 3 male/female cash awards for running, race walking and
wheelchair competition, costume awards, team competition & 5-year Age Groups from 10 to 100.
Course is USATF Certified (NH18007BK), point to point, mostly downhill with scenic views of
Great Bay. Looking to improve your personal record (PR) for a 5K - this race is for you!
Race Features important to NE 65+ Runners Club members:
1. 5-year age groups for 65+: 3 deep
2. Discount for 65+: $5.00
3. Age Graded Awards: Top 3 male/female Age Graded Times
4. Male & Female Team Awards based on placement in each age group
5. Beer/Hard Cider and half dozen Oysters at participating beer and oyster sponsors.
6. Opportunity to set top 10 age group records!
19th Annual Jerry's Run For All Ages 5K
Location: Lake Quannapowitt, Wakefield, MA
In-person event: 10:00 am, November 6, 2021; Sunshine Start 9:40 am
Start: 100 Quannapowitt Pkwy, Wakefield, MA
Optional Virtual event: November 1 to 6, 2021
Description: Jerry's Run For All Ages 5K is the Flagship Race of the New England 65 Plus Runners Club and is dedicated to providing a quality race for athletes of all ages. The USATF Certified Course (MA13037JK) is blistering fast, flat, and a scenic run around Lake Quannapowitt. Offers over 30 cash awards totaling more than $2,500! Race gives back to the Wakefield Community providing support for education, for active lifestyles and for a healthy environment.
Race Features important to NE 65+ Runners Club members:
1. 5-year age groups for 65+: 3 deep
2. Discount for 65+: $5.00
3. Age Graded Awards: Top10 male & female cash awards.
4. Race Walk/Power Walk Competition.
5. Awards for Youngest and Oldest male & female participants.
6. Free entry for 80 and above athletes
Race Website: https://jerrysrunforallages.ne65plus.org
September 6, 2021