Description

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. 

AEF depends entirely on individual donations and business sponsorships.  The race plays a significant role in our community awareness and fundraising initiatives. The race course runs east along the Minuteman Bike Path before returning along Arlington’s historic Massachusetts Avenue. Arlington Education Foundation (AEF), is a 501(c)(3).

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.

Arlington Community Education (ACE) Boys (+) In Motion and OMS (elementary & middle school programs) participants are eligible for a discount. This information will be sent to students participating in the running groups. 

Personalized bibs provided for all racers who register on/before Monday, 4/7.

There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

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 will be provided for all participants 14 years old and younger. Please specify the unisex t-shirt size when registering.
• Medals will be given to youth participants. 
• Adults should register before April 28, 2025 for a t-shirt.
• Opting out of a t-shirt means your contribution to (AEF) will make more of an impact!
• Personalized bibs will be provided 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.

• After starting on the Hill’s Hill field, turn left (East) onto the Minuteman Bikeway.
• Continue East to Water Street.
• Turn right on Water Street and then a quick right (West) onto Massachusetts Ave.
• Bear right (West) from Massachusetts Ave. onto Lowell St.
• Turn right onto Mill Lane (which becomes Frazer Lane at the Schwamb Mill) to return to the Minuteman Bikeway.
• Continue East on the Minuteman Bike Path back to Hill’s Hill Field to the race finish.

Bib Pickup

• Thursday, May 15 at Marathon Sports - Arlington (673 Massachusetts Ave) from 2pm to 7pm.  All race registrants and volunteers can get a 15% discount on anything (except electronics) purchased that day.
• Friday, May 16 at Marathon Sports - Arlington (673 Massachusetts Ave) from 2pm to 7pm.  All race registrants and volunteers can get a 15% discount on anything (except electronics) purchased that day.
• Saturday, May 17 at the Reservoir Beach Parking Lot (257 Lowell Street) from 8am to 11am.
• NO Race Day Pickup

Awards & Results

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

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!