The run to remember takes you through beautiful Boston, starting and finishing on the oceanfront. I loved that it honored fallen first responders and I admit I teared up more … MORE
The run to remember takes you through beautiful Boston, starting and finishing on the oceanfront. I loved that it honored fallen first responders and I admit I teared up more than once as different parts of the route are lined by first responders cheering you on. The after race had a ton of delicious snacks, too.
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Honor Boston’s Finest
The run to remember takes you through beautiful Boston, starting and finishing on the oceanfront. I loved that it honored fallen first responders and I admit I teared up more … MORE
The run to remember takes you through beautiful Boston, starting and finishing on the oceanfront. I loved that it honored fallen first responders and I admit I teared up more than once as different parts of the route are lined by first responders cheering you on. The after race had a ton of delicious snacks, too.
Run to Remember
Memorable race. The concept behind the race was great: honoring first responders, especially those that gave their life. A helicopter buzzed past the starting line was a great kickoff and … MORE
Memorable race. The concept behind the race was great: honoring first responders, especially those that gave their life. A helicopter buzzed past the starting line was a great kickoff and it was a solid race. Pretty amazing when you’re running with Boston Police (in uniform) and SWAT members. Scenery along Boston’s river was great. Mostly flat course with some very small bridges (compared to FL). Temperature was excellent (locals actually thought it was hot).
Could use some minor improvements. Starting line was a little hectic (2 sides of the street, 2 distances, with no signage). Expo both pre-race, and as the staging ground for post-race was only ok. One bridge was muddy and slippery. Volunteers at water station didn’t seem that thrilled to be there. Water and Gatorade placement at each station wasn’t consistent.
Overall, a race that should be run.
Love this race!
Really enjoyed this race. The course is very scenic, passing many of Boston's iconic sites. The start finish area was well done. The course support was terrific, scattered groups of … MORE
Really enjoyed this race. The course is very scenic, passing many of Boston’s iconic sites. The start finish area was well done. The course support was terrific, scattered groups of “cheer groups” through out the course.
Good scenery, meh execution
The 5-mile race was an awesomely scenic run through some of the key sights in downtown Boston. It was a little challenging, especially the uphill (over a bridge) right at … MORE
The 5-mile race was an awesomely scenic run through some of the key sights in downtown Boston. It was a little challenging, especially the uphill (over a bridge) right at the end, but overall great. The expo was surprisingly nice – lots of freebies (including ice cream!) and a kids’ play area.
However… neither the (basic cotton) t-shirt or medal I received specified the distance I’d run. The starting corrals were a mess, poorly labeled for self-seeding. The course maps provided ahead of time (online and at the expo) didn’t specify “5M keep left, HM keep right” (or vice versa, I don’t remember) – there was just a person with a megaphone on the course about 0.1mi before the split yelling directions. Additionally, the post-race refreshments were self-serve, but no bags were provided so I walked out of the area holding several items and a cup of water (which I promptly spilled). I think there are some logistics the organizers could easily improve – hopefully they’ll take the feedback runners provide and make some changes.
Great race honoring first responders
Really put together well this year! Crowded at the start but the city of boston is certainly beautiful on the water . Crowd was very supportive . Fantastic cause ! MORE
Really put together well this year! Crowded at the start but the city of boston is certainly beautiful on the water . Crowd was very supportive . Fantastic cause !
Excellent Run for our First Responders
Running downtown Boston with all of the police and fire on site...it was very patriotic to participate in this race. I loved running this race and will be back next … MORE
Running downtown Boston with all of the police and fire on site…it was very patriotic to participate in this race. I loved running this race and will be back next year. It was my first 1/2 marathon.