To support youth fitness initiatives in

Hopkinton and surrounding communities

Sunday October 3rd, 2010

On the morning of Sunday, October 3rd, teams of between two and six runners will embark on a running adventure through the roads and trails of Hopkinton, Massachusetts -- starting point of the Boston Marathon. 

The 26.2 mile course will traverse some of the town's most notable running spots, from the fabled marathon starting line, to the beautiful and scenic Hopkinton State Park, to the town's quiet wooded roads and trails.  And all just in time for some gorgeous New England fall foliage.  

For Runners of All Levels and Abilities

The event is designed to accommodate runners of all levels and backgrounds, from weekend warriors setting out to burn up the roads to those just looking for a fun bonding experience with friends, families, or work colleagues.

Race options are available to allow individual team members to cover as few as 3.5 miles or as many as 13.1 miles (sorry - no "one person" teams allowed).  Our course's innovative "flower" design -- which builds the route around three transition hubs -- provides for an immensely spectator-friendly event.        

	2 Person teams:  Each team member runs three legs totaling the the equivalent of a half marathon;
	3 Person teams:  Each team member runs TWO separate legs (ranging from 3.5 to 4.9 miles each) - one in the first half of the course and one in the second half;
	4-6 Person teams:  Each team member runs either one or two legs, depending on team size.

All proceeds from the Run Around Hopkinton Marathon Relay will benefit the Tyler Jay Lary Memorial Fund, dedicated to promoting youth fitness initiatives.  We have partnered with civic leaders, health advocates and highly deserving non-profits to increase awareness of the critical role fitness plays in overall physical and mental well being.