Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle
When:
Sunday, May 17, 2026 9:00a -
2:00p
Sunday, May 17, 2026 9:00a -
2:00p
Where:
Blessing of the Bay Boathouse
32 Shore Dr.
Somerville, MA 02145
Admission:
$30-50
Hosted by:
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 17th for the 30th 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. This event runs every May to celebrate the return of the river herring. You won’t want to miss it!
WHEN: Sunday, May 17th, 2026, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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 $30 for run or paddle events or $50 for both if you register online (at this link: https://mysticriver.org/herring-run-paddle). Pre-registration ends at 11:59pm on May 12th, 2026. Compete in both the running race and paddling race to be eligible for the Iron Herring Award!
