29th MYSTIC RIVER HERRING RUN AND PADDLE
Join us on Sunday, May 18th for the 29th Annual MYSTIC RIVER HERRING RUN AND PADDLE! You can run, walk, and/or paddle—or volunteer to make this event a success! No matter how you participate it will help the Mystic. The annual Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle, which runs every May and celebrates the return of the river herring.
WHEN: Sunday, May 18th, 2025
9:00 AM 5K run/walk starts
11:00 AM 12 mile paddling race starts
11:15 AM 9 mile paddling race
11:30 AM 3 mile paddling race starts
Need a boat? Paddle Boston will deliver the boat or board to the race for you.
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
COST: For pre-registration the cost is $25 for run or paddle events or $40 for both if you register online. Pre-registration on ends at 11:59pm on May 15. Day of registration is available—and costs $30 for the run or paddle or $45 for both. Compete in both the running race and paddling race to be eligible for the Iron Herring Award!
WHERE: All events take place at the DCR Blessing of the Bay Boathouse, 32 Shore Drive, Somerville, MA 02145. Paddlers may drop their boats off in the boathouse parking lot at anytime. You cannot park in this lot!!!
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BOAT RESERVATIONS: Do you want to paddle but don’t have a canoe, kayak, or stand up paddleboard? Charles River Canoe & Kayak will deliver the boat or board to the race for you. Call Mark at 617-965-5110 or see http://www.paddleboston.com/rentals/herring.php
SPONSORSHIP: We are currently looking for sponsors for the 2025 Herring Run & Paddle! If you are interested or have questions in being an individual or corporate sponsor, please email ShaSha Kingston at shasha.kingston@mysticriver.org.
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