Place
Jamaica Plain, MA US 02130
Description
On Saturday, April 26th at 4 PM, 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.
Schedule:
2 PM - Participants should begin showing up for bib pickup at Jamaica Pond at the finish area near the boathouse (see course map below).
3:45 PM - Final Call, Pre-Race Acknowledgements and Address Speech
4 PM - Race Start!
4:45 PM- Awards Ceremony!
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 course starts 0.1 miles north of the Boathouse. Then, the course travels two clockwise laps around Jamaica Pond on the path around the park. The finish is right next to the Boathouse. Please remember that the course uses shared path. Please give way to other park users!
Transportation and Parking
Starting Location
The event begins at right before the Jamaica Pond Boathouse.
Public Transportation Options
By Subway (T):
Orange Line: Stony Brook Station is about a 15-20 minute (roughly 1000m) walk from the starting point.
Green Line (E Branch): The Heath Street stop at S Huntington Ave is also approximately a 15-20 minute (1000m) walk to the event.
Green Line (D Branch): Brookline Village Station is around 1500m away, requiring a 20-25 minute walk.
By Bus:
Take the 39 bus to the S Huntington Ave & Perkins St stop. From there, walk about 400m down Perkins St, cross Jamaicaway, and continue toward the starting location.
Walking & Biking Access
The start area is conveniently accessible via the Emerald Necklace bike and pedestrian path. Nearby roads and parking areas also provide short walking distances to the event site.
Driving & Parking Information
Parking Lot at Pond Ave:
From Route 9, drive south on Pond Ave for about 1000m. The parking lot will be on the left near Harry Downes Field.
Parking Lot at Willow Pond Road:
From Route 9, head south on Jamaicaway, then take the first right onto Willow Pond Rd. The parking lot is located on the right, adjacent to Daisy Field baseball field.
Additional Parking:
Street parking is available along Moraine St on the west side of the pond.
Additional lots are located at Jamaica Pond Parking (Willow Pond Road, Boston, MA 02130) and off Pond Ave (Brookline, MA 02445). Both are within a 200-300m walking distance from the start/finish area.
