Events
Place
Boston, MA US 02134
Description
On Saturday, March 23rd at 10:30 AM, the Harvard Tech and Global Health Initiative is hosting a 5k for participants to run/walk in support of cancer research! The funds raised from participants’ entries and donations go directly towards the American Association for Cancer Research, Mass General Cancer Center, and Christopher’s Haven Boston. $100 in gift cards will be raffled away to our participants! Let’s run for a world where people with cancer live better and longer lives!
Schedule:
9:30 AM - Participants should begin showing up for bib pickup at Christian Herter Park at the starting area (see course map below).
10:00 AM - Pre-Race Acknowledgements and Address Speech
10:30 AM - Race Start!
11:30 AM - Awards Ceremony/$100 Gift Card Raffle!
If interested in volunteering, please navigate to the volunteering tab for more information. You are greatly needed!
Unable to attend? We strongly encourage you click and donate to our race beneficiaries. The American Association for Cancer Research, Mass General Cancer Center, and Christopher’s Haven Boston all strive to promote translational cancer research and provide better patient experiences, right here in Boston and throughout the country.
The Harvard Tech and Global Health Initiative strives to create innovative tech solutions to promote Global Health equity. To learn more about Harvard Tech and Global Health Initiative, please visit our website https://techglobalhealth.org/ or our instagram: @harvadtghi.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Race Map
The route starts at Christian Herter Park and heads west looping around the Herter Amphitheater. Then, it continues east along Dr. Paul Dudley White Path and crosses Elliot bridge. After the 2nd Mile, it crosses Arsenal Street Bridge and continues to finish before the start line in Herter Park.
Transportation and Parking
Transportation from Harvard River Houses:
We will be meeting at 9:15 AM to take the 86 bus from JFK St @ Eliot Street (by the Harvard Kennedy School) for 5 stops to 367 Western Ave opposite Brighton Mall. The bus ride takes 10-15 minutes to arrive by Herter Park.
Transportation from Harvard Yard/The Quad:
We will be meeting at 9:15 AM to take the 86 bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island (at the edge of Cambridge Commons) for 7 stops to 367 Western Ave opposite Brighton Mall. The bus ride takes 15-20 minutes to arrive by Herter Park.
Parking
Free parking is available at Herter Park on both sides of the Ampitheater.
