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Updated November 22nd, 2025 Welcome to the 2025 Somerville 5K Race Directory. We are down to the last two races of the season and I will soon be re-naming this post Somerville 5K Race Directory 2026. Make sure you bookmark this page and check back for updates. Somerville 5K races range in size from a few hundred to a few thousand runners. Some are party events geared towards a younger crowd,…

Running socks for Christmas are an easy gift to give as sizing is easy and runners love great socks!

Why Running Socks for Christmas Many people are difficult to buy for, but runners love getting running socks for Christmas! Either as a stocking stuffer or several pair under the tree, running socks for Christmas are a welcome gift that will be used for years. This blog post will give you a few ideas for running socks to buy for the runner in your life. I’ve worn each brand that I will be…

Holiday 5Ks are great family events. You probably have family members who have never run a 5K.

Holiday 5K races are here and so is the My First 5K finisher’s medal sale! Many holiday races only provide medals to the top overall finishers and top age group finishers. Every runner finishing their first race is looking for a medal when they cross the finish line. The My First 5K medal is a great way to make sure your runner gets the great medal they deserve. With our Holiday sale, you can…

St. Patrick's Day 5K Races Greater Boston. Always a good time and a great time for someone to try their first 5K race!

Updated November 28th The St. Patrick’s Day 5K races for 2025 are a ways off but it’s never to early to plan! I’ll make updates for St. Pat’s 2025 as races post dates, times and details. In 2025, March 17th falls on a Monday, so you can run a race on Saturday March 15th and on Sunday March 16th if you like. Who knows, there may even be a race on Monday March 17th. And as you will see in this…

How to Make Yogurt for 25 cents a serving with 11 probiotic cultures and none of the preservatives or sugar.

Most of us buy yogurt in those little plastic cups and have no idea how it is made or how to make yogurt at home. It must be complicated, right? The Easy Way to Make Yogurt Recently I received a complimentary yogurt making kit from Probiotic Maker in exchange for my review. It turns out that making great yogurt at home is very easy. The folks at Probiotic Maker send you everything you…

Have you ever attached a race bib to your shirt that wasn’t crooked? I’ve run thousands of races and I hardly ever get a bib on straight the first time. Usually it takes several attempts and it’s hardly ever “right”, and I end up settling for close enough. And if the bib sags or bulges, you have to worry about catching a finger in the bib and ripping it off of your shirt. Or ripping your…

Malden 5K Races you wont want to miss!

Updated October 8th, 2024 Malden 5K races have a storied history going back more than 40 years. When Dave McGillivray ran from Medford Oregon to Medford, MA in 1978, he finished at the Malden Irish American Club. The club is right across the town line from Medford and was probably the best location for Dave to finish his epic run. The official story is that he finished at Fenway Park, but I…

The 2024 Cambridge 5K Directory has been updated.

Cambridge 5K Race Directory Updated September 16th The Cambridge 5K Race season has six more races to go before we turn the page to 2025. If you are looking for a fun way to spend time with friends, a Cambridge 5K is a great way to do it. When running with friends, it’s more about the experience and spending time together. Just about anyone can run or walk a 5K. Remember, it’s not about the…

New England Marathons Winter 2023

Updated September 14th, 2024 Astronomical Winter 2024 officially begins on Saturday, December 21st at 4:21 AM EST and will last through March 20th. This link is to an article that nicely explains the seasons. Astronomical Winter begins on Sunday, December 1st. As the days grow shorter, it’s important to get outside and see as much sun as you can. The New England Fall Marathon season for 2024…

New England Marathons Fall 2023. Fall is a great time to run and registration fees are very reasonable this time of year.

45th Clarence DeMar Marathon and Half Keene, NH | 29 September | Sunday Start times: 7:00 AM FULL | 8:00 AM HALF 2024 registration is open Marathon registration is $120 and the half is $90. Super Seniors (70+) can register for free! There is also a free kids marathon. Prices increase by $10 on September 15th and registration is available through race day. This point to point marathon is…