Arlington Education Foundation 5K

🏃‍♂️ 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.

• Support: Proceeds will support educational projects.
• Community: AEF depends on donations and sponsorships.
• Course: The race runs along the Minuteman Bike Path.
• Organization: AEF is a 501(c)(3) organization.

📍 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 Tuesday, 4/8) 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.

• Discount: ACE Boys+ In Motion and OMS participants eligible for a discount.
• Bibs: Personalized bibs provided for racers registering on/before Monday, 4/7.
• Registration: There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
• Age: Open to all ages, promoting community engagement.

🤝 Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to ensure that the AEF 5K is a safe and fun race experience for all participants! Please sign up to assist our Race Leadership Team on race day! If interested in volunteering, please sign up here.

🎁 Race Swag

• T-Shirts: Provided for all participants 14 years old and younger. Please specify the unisex t-shirt size when registering.
• Medals: Given to youth participants.
• Adults: Should register before April 28, 2025, for a t-shirt.
• Impact: Opting out of a t-shirt means your contribution to AEF will make more of an impact!
• Bibs: Personalized bibs for all who register before/on 4/7/2025.

🏁 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.

• Start: Turn left onto the Minuteman Bikeway.
• Route: Continue to Water Street.
• Turn: Right on Water Street and right onto Massachusetts Ave.
• Return: Back along the Minuteman Bike Path to Hill’s Hill Field to the race finish.

🎫 Bib Pickup

• May 15: Marathon Sports - Arlington from 2pm to 7pm.
• May 16: Marathon Sports - Arlington from 2pm to 7pm.
• May 17: Reservoir Beach Parking Lot from 8am to 11am.
• Pickup: NO Race Day Pickup.

🏆 Awards & Results

• Awards: Given at 9:00 a.m.
• Timing: Chip timing coordinated by Second Wind Timing.
• Results: Posted and emailed to all participants.
• View: Results are viewable at www.secondwindresults.com

🚗 Parking

Parking is very limited. 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. Do not block driveways or impede traffic.

⚠️ Safety

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

The Arlington Education Foundation is grateful for your support!