Youth and Open races at Franklin Park
The 35th Mayor's Cup is supported by and partnered with the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department. The race was founded by legendary Boston area coach Bill Squires. NOTE: The historic / traditional courses WILL NOT BE USED in 2025 !!! Due to construction at the park, modified loop courses will be used for youth and all comers races. Because of the shortened loop courses, there will be no 'championship' races in 2025. 5km races for men and women. 5km map ONLINE ADULT ENTRY at SimplyRegister.net ONLINE YOUTH ENTRY at athletic.net Entry CLOSES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, at 11:59 p.m. COMPETITION SCHEDULE
9:30 a.m.- Youth 2000 meter (1.2 Mile) and 3000 meter (1.8 Mile) races - Multiple races by age * New courses in 2025 * 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. 9:30 a.m. Youth races start with youngest groups first
11:45 a.m. Franklin Park 5K WOMEN 12:20 p.m. Franklin Park 5K MEN * Open to runners of all abilities age 15 up on race day * Team scoring requires 5 runners finishing, one team per organization. There will be no championship 'prize money' races in 2025 AWARDS
Youth Races Divison winners (8/U, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14) Medals to the top 3 individuals in each division Medals to the 3 scoring members of the top 3 teams in each race (Team scoring will combine 8/U and 9-10 in one race) Franklin Park 5K Mayor's Cup to winning individuals.. Bill Squires Cup to winning teams.(5 runners to score) 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 * Please carpool to Franklin Park; parking is more limited than in the past. * Bring your water bottle * Please carpool to Franklin Park; parking is more limited than in the past.