About the Run and AEF

The AEF 5K Run celebrates Arlington’s students, teachers, and staff who work tirelessly to create enriching and innovative educational experiences. All ages are welcome to participate.  The proceeds from the run will be used to support innovative and creative new projects, as well as system-wide initiatives, that enhance the educational experience in Arlington’s Public Schools. 

AEF depends entirely on individual donations and business sponsorships.  The race will play a significant role in our community awareness and fundraising initiatives. The race course runs east along the Minuteman Bike Path before returning along Arlington’s historic Massachusetts Avenue. Arlington Education Foundation (AEF), is a 501(c)(3).

 

Place

Hill's Hill Field behind the Ed Burns Hockey Rink
422 Summer Street
Arlington, MA US 02474

 

Registration

Registration is open to all ages.  Early bird pricing (until Wednesday, 4/24) is $35 per entrant.  The race fee will increase to $45 per entrant after that date for all except for the ACE Boys+ In Motion and OMS running group members.

Arlington Community Education (ACE) Boys+ In Motion and OMS (elementary & middle school programs) participants are eligible for a discount. 

If you plan to register for one of the ACE Boys+ In Motion and OMS (Arlington elementary and middle school students only), please first register for the ACE running club (registration opens in early March). Once registered, you will receive the coupon code to use when you register for the AEF 5K race - a fantastic final event for the ACE Boys+ In Motion and OMS programs.

Personalized bibs provided for all racers who register on/before Wednesday, 4/24.

Please register early. The race sold out last year!

There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

Volunteers

Got a free hour or two? 

We need volunteers to ensure that the AEF 5K is the safest and most fun race experience for all our participants. Please sign up to assist our Race Leadership Team on race day or with a pre-race task during the week before the race. 

If interested in volunteering, please sign up here.

Race Swag

• T-Shirts will be provided for all participants 14 years old and younger. Please specify the unisex t-shirt size when registering.
• Adults should register before May 1st to guarantee receiving a t-shirt.
• Adults have the option to opt-out of getting a t-shirt so that their contribution to the Arlington Education Foundation is able to make more of an impact.
• Personalized bibs will be provided for all who register before/on 4/24.

 

The Course

The 5K run will start and end at Hill’s Hill Field, behind the Ed Burns Arena (422 Summer Street, Arlington, MA), with the course route shown below.

• After starting on the Hill’s Hill field, turn left (East) onto the Minuteman Bikeway.
• Continue East to Water Street.
• Turn right on Water Street and then a quick right (West) onto Massachusetts Ave.
• Bear right (West) from Massachusetts Ave. onto Lowell St.
• Turn right onto Mill Lane (which becomes Frazer Lane at the Schwamb Mill) to return to the Minuteman Bikeway.
• Continue East on the Minuteman Bike Path back to Hill’s Hill Field to the race finish.

 

Bib Pickup

Bibs may be picked up at the Ed Burns Arena — 422 Summer St, Arlington, MA
Advanced pickup only!

• Thursday, 5/16, 5-7:30 p.m.
• Friday,  5/17, 5-7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, 5/18, 8-10:30 a.m.
• NO Race Day Pickup

Awards & Results

• Awards will be given at 9:00 a.m.
• Chip timing will be coordinated by Second Wind Timing. Results will be posted and emailed to all participants and are viewable at www.secondwindresults.com

 

Parking

There is parking at the Ed Burns Arena. However, it is limited. We suggest that Arlington residents leave their cars at home and warm up as they run/walk to Hill’s Hill field. Please leave plenty of time to park on the neighboring streets and then get to the field once the parking lot fills.

Safety

The race will follow all CDC guidelines in effect at the time of the event. We will communicate safety protocols to participants during the week before the race. 

The race will run unless extreme weather prevents safe conditions. There will be no refunds.

 

The Arlington Education Foundation is grateful for your support!