REGISTRATION OPEN PLUS NEW COURSE FOR CAMBRIDGE HALF MARATHON + 5K AT CAMBRIDGESIDE

REGISTRATION OPEN PLUS NEW COURSE FOR

CAMBRIDGE HALF MARATHON + 5K AT CAMBRIDGESIDE

 Sunday, November 5, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS (September 2023) – Registration is open for the Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide. The races are scheduled for Sunday, November 5, 2023 (race begins 7:00 a.m. EST) on a gorgeous new course with views of the Charles River along Memorial Drive.

The Cambridge Half Marathon is a 13.1 mile fast and flat course featuring views of the MIT, John W. Weeks Footbridge, Harvard University Stadium, Charles River and more. The new 5K race also offers scenic views alongside the Charles River. Both courses are USATF certified and start and finish at CambridgeSide.

Race registration includes quarter zip pull over (half marathon participants) or long sleeve shirt (5K participants), five complimentary CambridgeSide parking passes, training plan, race bib with timing chip, and finishing medal. Register for both races at CambridgeSide.com.

Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K at CambridgeSide race proceeds benefit Cambridge Camping (CambridgeCamping.org), City of Cambridge Scholarship Fund (Cambridgema.gov/Services/CityScholarship)  as well as other local charities. Cambridge Half Marathon + 5K is sponsored by Canam Group Inc. and training sponsor MYSTRYDE.

“CambridgeSide is an amazing community partner and helps us provide resources to the youth we serve. The Cambridge Half Marathon is a super fun event and we always look forward to the energy and excitement that permeates throughout the City as the runners take off,” states Sharon Zimmerman, Co-Executive Director of Cambridge Camping.

“CambridgeSide is thrilled to announce the new course and addition of the 5K race to this year’s event. Runners will love the scenic views of iconic destinations within Cambridge,” says Melissa LaVita, Regional Marketing Director for CambridgeSide. She continues, “In 2022, over 4,800 runners participated and $150,000 was donated to local charities. We look forward to supporting our charity partners again this year.”

CambridgeSide 

The reimagined CambridgeSide is a place to shop, dine, work, indulge and relax in Cambridge, MA, just steps from downtown Boston. CambridgeSide features one great waterfront location with shops, restaurants and planned future office, lab, residential and additional retail, restaurants, and green spaces. CambridgeSide’s mix of retailers includes Apple, Superdry, Sephora, T.J.Maxx and more. The diverse mix of dining options includes The Cheesecake Factory, in addition to 14 eateries. CambridgeSide is located near top tourism attractions including the Museum of Science and Charles Riverboat. CambridgeSide is handicapped and MBTA accessible (Green Line T to Lechmere Station or Red Line T to Kendall Square to the free CambridgeSide Shuttle Bus), and offers attached, covered parking. For directions and information, call 617-621-8666 or visit CambridgeSide.com. CambridgeSide is a New England Development shopping destination.

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