3.5 Mile Run/Walk
Mother's Day (May 10, 2026) @ Pine Banks Park in Melrose
Race Day Registration is available online ONLY.
Parking for race day is not permitted on Sylvan St.
Packet Pickup (Pre-Race): Marathon Sports Melrose
- Thursday, May 7th, 3-6PM
- Friday, May 8th, 3-6PM
- Saturday, May 9th, 12-4PM
Packet Pickup (Race Day): Pine Banks Park
- Sunday, May 10th, 7-8:30AM
Results will be posted on SecondWindTiming.com
Awards: This race is to honor women. All awards are for women or those who identify as women, with the exception of the fastest Mother/Son pair.
- Top 3 Overall Women
- Top Age Group Awards
- 1st Mother, 1st Grandmother, 1st Great-Grandmother
- Fastest Mother/Daughter Pair and Fastest Mother/Son Pair
T-Shirts: guaranteed for the first 400 registrants in the 3.5-miler
Walkers: Walkers welcome. Please start at back of pack.
Strollers: Participants with jogging strollers should start at the back of the pack. Please keep to the far left and alert runners when passing.
Dogs: For the safety of runners and spectators, dogs (with the exception of assistive service dogs) are not permitted to participate.
Race Day Registration is available online ONLY.
Parking for race day is not permitted on Sylvan St.
Packet Pickup (Pre-Race): Marathon Sports Melrose
- Thursday, May 7th, 3-6PM
- Friday, May 8th, 3-6PM
- Saturday, May 9th, 12-4PM
Packet Pickup (Race Day): Pine Banks Park
- Sunday, May 10th, 7-8:30AM
Results will be posted on SecondWindTiming.com
Awards: This race is to honor women. All awards are for women or those who identify as women, with the exception of the fastest Mother/Son pair.
- Top 3 Overall Women
- Top Age Group Awards
- 1st Mother, 1st Grandmother, 1st Great-Grandmother
- Fastest Mother/Daughter Pair and Fastest Mother/Son Pair
T-Shirts: guaranteed for the first 400 registrants in the 3.5-miler
Walkers: Walkers welcome. Please start at back of pack.
Strollers: Participants with jogging strollers should start at the back of the pack. Please keep to the far left and alert runners when passing.
Dogs: For the safety of runners and spectators, dogs (with the exception of assistive service dogs) are not permitted to participate.
- Start Time:
- 9:00am EDT
- End Time:
- 11:00am EDT
- Price:
- $35.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $40.00 after April 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2026, 4:00am EST | April 30, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $35.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee |
| May 1, 2026, 12:00am EDT | May 10, 2026, 9:30am EDT | $40.00 Race Fee + $4.90 SignUp Fee |
Kids' Race for 10 and under
4 & Under : 50 meter dash on track (weather permitting)
5-7 year olds: 100 meter dash on track (weather permitting)
8-10 year olds: 1/4 mile run around track (weather permitting)
5-7 year olds: 100 meter dash on track (weather permitting)
8-10 year olds: 1/4 mile run around track (weather permitting)
Open to ages 10 and under.
- Start Time:
- 8:30am EDT
- End Time:
- 9:00am EDT
This is a service fee for processing your registration. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
