33rd annual cross country festival with a $5800 Prize Purse provided by USATF-New England.
Held with the cooperation of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department.
2023 marks the 33rd edition the Mayor's Cup. Founded in 1990 by legendary Boston coach Bill Squires to bring open cross country back to Franklin Park, the first race drew just nine runners. The event now draws nearly 1000 entrants from youth development to international caliber harriers. All races get at least one shot at Bear Cage Hill.
YOUTH ENTRY Online entry at athletic.net Youth entry fee is $10 per runner Pre-Entry Deadline: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 11:59:00 PM Limited day of event entry will be available, fee of $15 Must complete entry 30 minutes before the desired race starts. FRANKLIN PARK 5K AND CHAMPIONSHIP RACE ENTRY Online entry only at SimplyRegister.net Entry Fee is $25. $15 For High School Pre-Entry Deadline: Thursday, October 19, 2023 11:59:00 PM Limited day of event entry will be available, fee of $35 Must be entered by 10:30 a.m. Please share rides to the race - parking is limited.
9:30 a.m.- Youth 1.1 Mile races - Course Course Video * Minimum age is 6 years old on race day. Parents may not run with children! * Division is age on day of race. * Teams and individuals welcome * Separate girls and boys races for each division * Team scoring in each race, based on finish place of top 3 runners. A and B teams may be declared. * Bring your own water bottle!
11:00 a.m. Franklin Park 5K All Comers Course Course Video * Open to runners of all abilities * Minimum age 15 on race day * Single race, combined women and men * Team scoring requires 5 runners finishing, one team per organization. Teams may be clubs, schools, school groups, or community groups. * Bring your own water bottle! 11:40 a.m. - Championship Races Women's course Men's course 5K Course Video * Women's 5km (11:40 a.m.) followed by Men's 8km (12:10 p.m.) championship races. * Minimum age 16 on race day. * Suggested times are 23:00 or better for women and 33:00 or better for men * Team scoring is limited to current USATF member clubs, foreign federation clubs (Canada) and college teams. All individual scorers for USATF clubs must be current USATF members * Bring your own water bottle.
Youth Races Backpacks to divison winners (8/U, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14) Medals to the top 3 individuals in each division and the 3 scoring members of the top 3 teams in each race Awards Ceremony for youth at 11:00 a.m. Franklin Park 5K All Comers Medals to age group winners - 15-18, 19-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Awards may be picked up at the registration area Championship Races Individual prize money to top eligible placers. Team prize money to the top 3 eligible teams. Team scoring: 5 score, 7 displace. Mayor's Cup to winning individuals. Bill Squires Award to winning teams. Prize Purse Breakdown:
Individual 1st M & F: $600 2nd M & F: $500 3rd M & F: $400 4th M & F: $300 5th M & F: $200 Team 1st M & F: $500 2nd M & F: $300 3rd M & F: $100
2022 Results Please share rides to the race - parking is limited. No dogs allowed in the competion area, team areas, or on Playstead Field
The Mayor's Cup is supported by and partnered with the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department