Walk in Lowell, Massachusetts | 2026-2027

The Angry Chicken Race Series [glrr.net] [Register at runsignup.com]

Tue, Jun 09, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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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....

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

2.62 Miles Run Walk

Lowell, Massachusetts, 01852, United States
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YMCA River Run 5K [runsignup.com]

Sun, Jun 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Join us for a family friendly run/walk. It's an out and back 5k along the scenic Merrimack River. There will be fun, games, music and running. Proceeds will support our healthy living programs for people with Parkinson's disease and also healthy living programs for cancer patients and survivors.

5k Run Walk

Lowell, Massachusetts, 01852, United States
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Berna's Great Legs 5K for Women [runsignup.com]

Thu, Jul 16, 2026 at 6:15 PM

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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...

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.

5k Run Walk

Lowell, Massachusetts, 01851, United States
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