Congrats & thanks!  
Over 20 volunteers and 200 runners braved the cold wind and ice today at the Holiday 5K.

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Race Pictures by Mike Brown Dowling

Fun, RRCA-sanctioned race on a flat, fast & scenic 3.1 mile course taking place entirely on the Charles River Esplanade. The race starts & finishes along the river near the DCR Hatch Shell. Late (11am) start time for those of you hitting holiday parties on Saturday night.  This is the final event in the 2009 RACE Series. 100% of event proceeds benefit Faulkner Hospital's Breast Health Centre.

All pre-registered runners receive their choice of running gloves, a running cap or a backpack compliments of RaceMenu!

Getting to the race:

Parking is not available at the Esplanade, however the event is easily accessible via MBTA:

Green Line: Get off at the Arlington Street Station. Walk along the Public Garden/Arlington Street to Beacon Street. Cross over Beacon Street and take the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge over Storrow Drive to the Hatch Shell. From there, follow the path across the lagoon towards the Arthur Fiedler statue.

Red Line: Get off at the Charles Street/MGH station. Take the footbridge over Storrow Drive to the Charles River side and walk west along Storrow Drive. The Hatch Shell is a short walk from there; follow the path across the lagoon towards the Arthur Fiedler statue.

If driving, park at the Boston Common Garage on Charles Street. Upon exiting the garage, go right on Charles Street and left on Beacon Street. Cross over Beacon Street and take the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge over Storrow Drive to the Hatch Shell, then follow the path across the lagoon towards the Arthur Fiedler statue.

Race Director: J. Alain Ferry - alain@racemenu.com - 617.512.6767