MORE INFO AND PHOTOS POSTED HERE RESULTS POSTED HERE We hope you will join us for this year’s 5 mile road race and 1 mile fun run! When & Where: Saturday, July 4th, 2026 The Bromfield School (14 Massachusetts Ave, Harvard, MA 01451) 6:30AM 5 Mile On-Site Race Registration Opens 8:15AM 5 Mile Race Starts 9:30AM Fun Run (1 mile) $35 for the 5 Miler ($40 on Race Day) $10 for the 1 Mile Fun Run (no t-shirt) High-quality running shirt guaranteed before and including June 20th NO race day t-shirts available Town employees* and runners over the age of 65 can register for $15 (t-shirt included). *Town employees, please email the race director using the contact form below for the discount code to use during registration. **NO refunds will be provided after June 4th, 2025 Male & Female Divisions: Junior 18 and under Open 19 – 29 Sub Masters 30 – 39 Masters 40 – 49 Seniors 50 – 59 Veterans 60 – 69 70 and Over 70 plus Awards and Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the top-3 in each category Refreshm
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Harvard, 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
