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The Angry Chicken Race Series

Tue June 9 - Tue August 11, 2026
Lowell, MA 01852 US Directions

Angry Chicken Race Series (all eight races)

Includes the following events: Race 1: Disney Dash, Race 2: Flamingo Fest, Race 3: World Cup, Race 4: Donut Dash, Race 5: Medieval Times, Race 6: Christmas in July, Race 7: Under the Sea, and Race 8: Neon Night
Tuesday Night races in Lowell, Massachusetts are back from June 9th through August 11th, 2025, starting at 7 pm!

Race distance is 2.62 miles – a tenth of a marathon! – with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. 

The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road).

Bib pick-up is on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell.

Themes are:
6/9/2026: TBD
6/16/2026: TBD
6/23/2026: TBD
6/30/2026: NO RACE
7/7/2026: TBD
7/14/2026: TBD
7/21/2026: TBD
7/28/2026: NO RACE
8/4/2026: TBD
8/11/2026: TBD

*There will be a small prize after each race for best costume*

Free race shirt if you register for the series by June 1st, 2026!

Donations benefit Catie's Closet at www.catiescloset.org.
Event Dates:
Tuesday June 9, 2026 - Tuesday August 11, 2026
Start Time:
7:00pm EDT
End Time:
8:30pm EDT
Price:
$70.00 Race Fee
Registration:
Registration ends August 11, 2026 at 8:00pm EDT

Race 1: Disney Dash

Dress as your favorite Disney character we launch the 2026 Angry Chicken Race Series!

Race distance is 2.62 miles – a tenth of a marathon! – with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. 

The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road).

Bib pick-up is on from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell.

Prize to the best costume. Happy Running!
Event Date:
Tuesday June 9, 2026
Start Time:
7:00pm EDT
End Time:
8:30pm EDT
Registration:
Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.

Race 2: Flamingo Fest

Calling all flamingos to get your pink on for Race 2 of the 2026 Angry Chicken Summer Race Series!

Race distance is 2.62 miles – a tenth of a marathon! – with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. 

The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road).

Bib pick-up is on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell.

Prize to the best costume. Happy Running!
Event Date:
Tuesday June 16, 2026
Start Time:
7:00pm EDT
End Time:
8:30pm EDT
Price:
$10.00 Race Fee
Registration:
Registration ends June 16, 2026 at 7:10pm EDT

Race 3: World Cup

Celebrate the World Cup and soccer at Race 3!

Race distance is 2.62 miles – a tenth of a marathon! – with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. 

The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road).

Bib pick-up is on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell.

Prize to the best costume. Happy Running!
Event Date:
Tuesday June 23, 2026
Start Time:
7:00pm EDT
End Time:
8:30pm EDT
Price:
$10.00 Race Fee
Registration:
Registration ends June 23, 2026 at 7:10pm EDT

Race 4: Donut Dash

Donuts!

Race distance is 2.62 miles – a tenth of a marathon! – with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. 

The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road).

Bib pick-up is on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell.

Prize to the best costume. Happy Running!
Event Date:
Tuesday July 7, 2026
Start Time:
7:00pm EDT
End Time:
8:30pm EDT
Price:
$10.00 Race Fee
Registration:
Registration ends July 7, 2026 at 7:10pm EDT

Race 5: Medieval Times

All ye princesses, knights, and wizards, you are hereby summoned to race 2.62 miles – a tenth of a marathon! – going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. 

The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road), with an early start at 6:45 pm.

Bib pick-up is on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell.

Prize to the best costume.

Happy Running!
Event Date:
Tuesday July 14, 2026
Start Time:
7:00pm EDT
End Time:
8:30pm EDT
Price:
$10.00 Race Fee
Registration:
Registration ends July 14, 2026 at 7:10pm EDT

Race 6: Christmas in July

Merry Christmas (in July) for Race 6 of the Angry Chicken Race Series!

Race distance is 2.62 miles – a tenth of a marathon! – with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. 

The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road).

Bib pick-up is on from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell.

Prize to the best costume.

Happy Running!
Event Date:
Tuesday July 21, 2026
Start Time:
7:00pm EDT
End Time:
8:30pm EDT
Price:
$10.00 Race Fee
Registration:
Registration ends July 21, 2026 at 7:10pm EDT

Race 7: Under the Sea

Mermaids, mermen, and swimsuits as we run 2.62 miles, going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. 

The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road).

Bib pick-up is on Tuesday from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell.

Prize to the best costume!

Happy Running!
Event Date:
Tuesday August 4, 2026
Start Time:
7:00pm EDT
End Time:
8:30pm EDT
Price:
$10.00 Race Fee
Registration:
Registration ends August 4, 2026 at 7:10pm EDT

Race 8: Neon Night

Wear your brightest colors for Neon Night; race 8 of the Angry Chicken Series! For our final race of 2025, we're also collecting donations for Catie's Closet. Full-size toiletries and youth/teen clothing are greatly appreciated!

Race distance is 2.62 miles – a tenth of a marathon! – with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. 

The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road).

Bib pick-up is on from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell.

Prize to the best costume, and awards to the series winners!

Happy Running!
Event Date:
Tuesday August 11, 2026
Start Time:
7:00pm EDT
End Time:
8:30pm EDT
Price:
$10.00 Race Fee
Registration:
Registration ends August 11, 2026 at 7:10pm EDT

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