Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle

When:
Sunday, May 18, 2025 9:00a -
2:00p

Where:
Blessing of the Bay Boathouse
32 Shore Dr
Somerville, MA 02145

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Admission:
$25

Hosted by:
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mysticriver Mystic River Watershed Association

Categories:
Good for Groups, Nature, Sports & Active Life

Event website:
https://mysticriver.org/herring-run-paddle

Join the Mystic River Watershed Association 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. 


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!

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