Join us for the second annual “Beat the Clock” race, a fun community event supporting all sports programs at Ashland High School (AHS) and Ashland Middle School (AMS) through the nonprofit Ashland Clocker Club. Learn more about the Clocker Club: www.clockerclub.org Set in historic Ashland, MA — a proud town along the Boston Marathon route — this 5K out-and-back course guides runners through scenic terrain featuring open fields, wooded nature trails, and stretches of paved paths, with both the start and finish at Ashland Middle School. A 1-mile fun run around the grassy school campus offers a great option for younger participants or those seeking a lighter challenge. Start Time: 9:00 AM Registration Opens: 8:00 AM Registration Fees Grades 5 and under: $10 pre-registration $15 day-of (no shirt included) General Registration: $35 (includes t-shirt if registered by October 6) $40 (October 7–26, no shirt) $45 day-of registration (no shirt) 👕 T-Shirt Sizes: Adult S, M, L, XL ☔ Note: No refun
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 25.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Ashland, MA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
