Baystate Marathon

It's not summer without the Angry Chicken Race Series!

Race distance is 2.62 miles – a tenth of a marathon! – with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course.

The races are run each Tuesday evening starting at 7PM (early start at 6:50), from June 9th to August 11th (eight races). Scoring will give 1000 points to the race winner, and everyone else a percentage of that based on their finish time. All eight races will be scored, with prizes to the winners given out after Race 8 on August 11th. A minimum of three races must be run to win.

Sign up for all 8 races before June 1st to receive a free race t-shirt!!

Each race will have a theme. with a small prize for the best costume! To help choose the themes, join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18Y89kXYGL/. We'll be voting in May.

Note: there will be no race June 30th or July 28th.

The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road).

Bib pick-up is on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:45 PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell.

Cost is $10 per race when registering online (below) – $70 if you register for the whole series. You can register online at bib pick-up (QR scan code will be provided at Marx) for the same $10 price. However, it’s $12 per race to register manually in-person using cash or check.

Donations benefit Catie's Closet. Catie’s Closet is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides clothes, toiletries, and other basic essentials to students living in poverty right with thin their schools. Free stores are set up in schools, giving children direct access to everything they need to attend class confidently. https://www.catiescloset.org For the final race on August 11th, we'll be collecting new and gently used youth/teen clothing, and full-sized toiletries.

Race results will be posted on the iRsultslive.com.

If you’re interested in volunteering for the race, click here

Come run in a local tradition! Berna’s Great Legs 5k is a long established women-only race. Now in its 44rd year, it is the second oldest continuously running women’s only event in the country. This race is for women of all ages and abilities; both runners and walkers can sign up to enjoy the fun 5K course through the Belvidere neighborhood of Lowell. Bring your friends, mothers, daughters and sisters and come check out this amazing race.

This event is managed by the Greater Lowell Road Runners with all Timing and Race Management donated by Yankee Timing. 100% of net proceeds from this race are donated to the House of Hope in Lowell, MA.

The 24th Annual Dracut Old Home Day was a HUGE success! Thank you to all of our vendors, attendees and volunteers.

The 25th Annual Dracut Old Home Day is now on its way! Dracut Old Home Day is our community's largest event. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary we hope our 2026 event will be bigger than ever!

This all day event takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, rain or shine.

If you would like to help make Dracut Old Home Day a success this year and in future years, please consider becoming a committee member. If you have any questions or would like more information, please email:

Dan Croce, Chairman - [email protected]

Lyndie Shaw - [email protected]

Dave Paquin, Vice Chairman - [email protected]

Lowell Firefighters

Road Race

October 3rd, 2026

9:30AM

The Lowell Firefighters Road Race is back to its original location! This year's race will be the same as last year- approx. 5k (3.1 miles), starting and finishing at the Lowell Firefighters Club!

Register by September 15th to guarantee your free t-shirt

There will be several male/female age categories and a firefighters team category. Best three firefighters from one group.

The After Party will include:

• Beer to all +21 registrants while the kegs last.

• BBQ and snacks

• And more to come!

A portion of the proceeds will go to the Family of Nathan Martinez Family

Nate Marinez was a Lowell Fire Fighter and a Father of three when he passed away and we continue to support Nate's family.

We hope to see you all there!