Arlington Education Foundation 5K

About the Run and AEF

• Event Purpose: The AEF 5K Run celebrates Arlington’s students, teachers, and staff who work tirelessly to create enriching and innovative educational experiences.
• Age Participation: All ages are welcome to participate.
• Proceeds: 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.
• Foundation Role: AEF depends entirely on individual donations and business sponsorships. The race plays a significant role in our community awareness and fundraising initiatives.

Place

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

Registration

• Eligibility: Registration is open to all ages.
• Early Bird Pricing: Early bird pricing (until Wednesday, 4/1) is $35 per entrant. The race fee will increase to $45 per entrant after that date for all except for the ACE, Gibbs/OMS running group members.
• Discount: Arlington Community Education ACE and Gibbs/OMS participants are eligible for a discount. This information will be sent to students participating in the running groups.
• Bibs: Personalized bibs provided for all racers who register on/before April 15th. There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

Volunteers

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

Race Swag

• T-Shirts: T-Shirts will be provided for all participants 14 years old and younger. Please specify the unisex t-shirt size when registering.
• Opting Out: Opting out of a t-shirt means your contribution to AEF will make more of an impact!

The Course

• Start Location: The 5K run will start and end at Hill’s Hill Field, behind the Ed Burns Arena.
• Course Details: After starting on the Hill’s Hill field, turn left (East) onto the Minuteman Bikeway.
• Route: Continue East to Water Street, turn right on Water Street and then a quick right (West) onto Massachusetts Ave.
• Finish Line: Continue East on the Minuteman Bike Path back to Hill’s Hill Field to the race finish.

Bib Pickup

• Pickup Details: TBD
• No Race Day Pickup: NO Race Day Pickup

Awards & Results

• Awards Time: Awards will be given at 9:00 a.m.
• Timing: 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

• Advice for Residents: Arlington residents leave their cars at home and warm up as they run/walk to Hill’s Hill field.
• Parking Availability: Please leave plenty of time to park on the neighboring streets.
• Traffic Guidance: Do not block driveways or impede traffic on Overlook.

Safety

• Weather Policy: The race will run unless extreme weather prevents safe conditions.
• No Refunds: There will be no refunds.

The Arlington Education Foundation is grateful for your support!

For more information and to register, please visit AEF 5K Run Registration.