Don’t miss your chance to participate in the 28th Annual Herring Run and Paddle supporting the Mystic River watershed.
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!
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! *Compete in both the running race and paddling race to be eligible for the Iron Herring Award!
WHERE: All events take place at the DCR Blessing of the Bay Boathouse, 32 Shore Drive, Somerville, MA 02145. Paddlers may drop their boats off in the boathouse parking lot at anytime. You cannot park in this lot!!!
PARKING INFORMATION
Parking is limited in the area. You cannot park in the lot at Blessing of the Bay as this is for boat drop-off only. You can park on Shore Dr. Additional parking (strongly recommended) is available at the Somerville District Courthouse, 175 Fellsway. It is an 11 minute walk from there!
