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 The historic / traditional courses WILL 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 available courses, there will be no 'championship' races in 2025. ONLINE ENTRY CLOSES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, at 11:59 p.m. ENTRY COMPETITION SCHEDULE
9:30 a.m.- Youth 1.1 Mile and 3000m races - Multiple races by age * 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
11:30 a.m. Franklin Park 5K All Comers * Open to runners of all abilities age 15 up on race day * Separate races for women and men * 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 Franklin Park 5K All Comers Mayor's Cup to winning individuals.. Bill Squires Award to winning teams. 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