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Registration



Online Registration for the 2025 race is now open

5K REGISTRATION

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Early Bird Registration

​(thru May 15th)

Adult 18+ - $25.00

Students (age 11-17) - $20.00

Senior (70+) - $15.00

Child (10 & under) - $15.00 ​

 

Online registration

(May 16th - September 4th)

Adult 18+ - $30.00

Students (age 11-17) - $25.00

Senior (70+) - $20.00

Child (10 & under) - $20.00    

 

I waited until the last minute Registration

(September 5th & 6th)

Adult 18+ - $35.00

Student (age 11-17) - $30.00

Senior (70+) - $25.00

Child (10 & under) - $25.00

10K REGISTRATION​

 

Early Bird Registration​

(thru May 15th)

Adult 18+ - $30.00

Senior (70+) - $25.00

Students (17 & under) - $25.00

 

​​Online registration

(May 16th - September 4th)

Adult 18+ - $35.00

Senior (70+) - $30.00

Students (17 & under) - $30.00     

 

I waited until the last minute Registration

(September 5th & 6th)

Adult 18+ - $40.00

Senior (70+) - $35.00

Student (17 & under) - $35.00

​1/2 MARATHON REGISTRATION

 

Early Bird Registration​

(thru May 15th)

All Participants - $65.00​

 

Online registration

(May 16th - September 4th)

All Participants - $75

 

I waited until the last minute Registration

(September 5th & 6th)

All Participants - $85

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Course Time Limit

3 Hours

Minimum age to participate:  13

Race Details

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FURNACE BROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL

MARSHFIELD, MA

​START TIME:  8:00 AM

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​SHIRTS

The shirt deadline is the end of the day on Wednesday, August 20th.  Please be sure to register before the deadline if you would like to receive a race shirt. 

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​ON COURSE HYDRATION
Hydration stops will be located as follows:

  • 5K:  one stop at approximately the 1/2 way point

  • 10K:  Mile 2, 4 & 5 

  • 1/2 Marathon:  Mile 2, 4, 6, 8, 9.5, 10.5, 12

    • Mile 4 & Mile 9.5 on the 1/2 Marathon will also have Gatorade​


Water and snacks will be available at the finish line

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RESTROOMS
Bathrooms are located at the start and finish line as well as at the miles 5.5 & 8 points on the 1/2 Marathon course 

 

​NUMBER PICKUP

  • Friday, September 6th - TBD

  • Saturday, September 7th - 6:30am - 7:50am

Distance change requests will be accepted until noon on Friday, September 6th.  Please send an email to southshorerace@gmail.com.

   

COURSE TIME LIMIT

1/2 Marathon Participants:  The course will officially be open until 11:00 am, 3 hours after the race starts.  Anyone finishing before 11:00 am will receive an official finish time.  If you expect to finish in more than 3 hours you are welcome to join us but there will be limited services on the course and at the finish line.

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HEADPHONES

There are points along the course where each distance splits in different directions.  Don't make a turn onto the wrong course because your headphones are preventing you from following volunteer instructions.

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​AWARDS
Overall top 3 male and female in each distance for all 3 distances

  • 5K/10K Age Group Awards:  First place male and female in each age group 

​        Age groups:  10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

  • 1/2 Marathon Age Group Awards:  Top 3 male and female in each age group       

        Age groups:  13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

 

Awards will be distributed at the conclusion of each race as soon as results are available.  

  • 5K at 9:00am, 10K at 9:30am, 1/2 Marathon at 10:30am (times are approximate)​

Please be sure to collect your award on race day as we are unable to mail them.  You may have someone collect your award for you.

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PARKING

  • All race day parking will be at Furnace Brook Middle School, 500 Furnace Street, Marshfield.  Parking will be available for race participants and spectators at this location.​

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SPECTATOR INFORMATION

There are many places along the course to spectate as well as at the finish line.  We do ask that if you are watching from along the course to please be sure you are not parked on private property or blocking driveways.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • No dogs are allowed on the race course.  If you need to participate with a trained service animal please send an email at least 3 days before the race to southshorerace@gmail.com.

  • Registration fees are non-refundable and we do not allow deferrals.  We can transfer your bib to another Run to the Rock distance (5K or 10K) or to another runner.  To make a distance change or transfer your bib to someone else, please send an email to southshorerace@gmail.com.

  • All finishers will receive a Run to the Rock finishers medal

Course Information

Marshfield is the home of the famous Daniel Webster and his son Fletcher along with Edward, John and Josiah Winslow.  It's also had it's share of fame from Steve Carell and sports figures from the NHL, NFL, MLB and MLS as well as a Kennedy.​

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The 5K is primarily a flat course that takes place around the school and a quiet neighborhood on an out and back course.  The 10K will take you out towards the Pine Street area with a trip through a beautiful, low traffic neighborhood with just a couple of hills to allow you to use some different muscles along the way.  The 1/2 Marathon will take you on an adventure into North Marshfield, up as far as the North River along Union Street. 

Volunteer Information

If you have an hour or two or more and would like to come help us out, please sign up here.  This is a great way for students, NHS, Scouts, confirmation classes as well as team building, promote your business or support the runners.  If you don't have a volunteer requirement to fill you can select a FREE future race.

(choose from Winter Lights 5K, First Day 5K, Frozen Pilgrim any distance or Shamrock Stampede 5K)

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REGISTER

Charity Information

The Boys & Girls Clubs of America provide a safe haven for an estimated 3.6 million youth each year.  Clubs across the United States provide a safe environment where youth can grow and learn,  providing a positive foundation for each club member through education, healthy values and leadership.

 

The 2024 Run to the Rock will provide support to the following local clubs:

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Mission:  To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

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Vision:  Provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.

Course Map
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FAQs?

Where will the restrooms be located:

  • At the starting line, the finish line and miles 3.5 & 10 on the half marathon course

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Will there be hydration stops on the course?

  • Yes, there will be water approximately every 2 miles and water & Gatorade at miles 4 & 9.5 on the half marathon course.

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Can spectators use the shuttle?

  • No, shuttles are for runners only.  There are several places along the course and near the finish line that are great for spectating that you can drive to.

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Can I defer until next year?

  • No, we do not allow deferrals

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Can I run with my dog?

  • No, per insurance regulations we do not allow dogs on any of our race courses.  If you need to participate with a trained service animal please reach out via email to southshorerace@gmail.com

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Can I run with a stroller?

  • Yes, for the 5K and 10K only and strollers are requested to start in the back.

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Why the change of venue?

  • Costs, construction and runner safety

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