4k Trail Run Information
Runners proceed to the starting line, the 4K Trail Run is Wednesday, May 22nd and Thursday, May 23rd! Please take a minute to review the race information below.
Wednesday and Thursday schedules will vary slightly and are subject to change, however participants can expect:
WEDNESDAY
3:00 PM – Check-in opens (Runners should report to their assigned dock, either Long Wharf or EDIC)
3:30 PM – Teams begin to board Ferry
4:00 PM – Ferry departs
4:30 PM – Ferry arrives to Cathleen Stone Island
4:40 PM – Runners use the restroom, stretch, hydrate, play lawn games
5:15 PM – Welcome remarks & race instructions
5:30 PM – Race begins
5:45 PM – Post-race celebration with BBQ Dinner & Beer begins (non-alcoholic options will be available)
6:15 PM – Awards Ceremony with Boston Marathon legend Bill Rodgers
7:00 PM – Ferry departs Cathleen Stone Island
7:30 PM – Ferry arrives at Long Wharf
THURSDAY
3:00 PM – Check-in opens (Runners should report to their assigned dock, either Rowes Wharf or EDIC)
3:00-4:00 PM – Water taxis and ferries depart from Rowes Wharf on a rolling basis starting at 3PM, with the last ferry departing Rowes Wharf and EDIC promptly at 4PM. Teams will be allowed to board only when their entire party is present. *The sooner that your entire team arrives, the sooner that you will get over to the Island to enjoy the pre-race festivities. Please plan to arrive early!*
3:30-5:00 PM – Runners arrive on Cathleen Stone Island on a rolling basis; Runners use the restroom, stretch, hydrate, play lawn games
5:15 PM – Welcome remarks & race instructions
5:30 PM – Race begins
5:45 PM – Post-race celebration with BBQ Dinner & Beer begins (non-alcoholic options will be available)
6:15 PM – Awards Ceremony with Boston Marathon legend Bill Rodgers
6:30-7:00 PM – Ferries depart Cathleen Stone Island on a rolling basis
7:00-8:00 PM – Ferries arrives at Rowes Wharf on a rolling basis
Bib Numbers - You MUST have a bib to get on the ferry!
Team runners: Team Captains should pick up bib packets at registration and distribute race bibs at Rowes Wharf prior to boarding the ferry.
Individual runners: Please check in at the registration table at Rowes Wharf to receive your race bib.
Directions & Parking
- Long Wharf: Click here for directions and parking options. The MBTA Blue Line Aquarium stop is directly across from Long Wharf, and Long Wharf is about a ten minute walk from Government Center (Green Line) and Haymarket (Orange Line), or a twenty minute walk from Park Street (Red Line).
- Rowes Wharf: Click here for directions and parking options. Rowes Wharf is about a ten minute walk from South Station (Red Line and Commuter Rail) and Aquarium (Blue Line), or a fifteen minute walk from Government Center (Green Line) and Downtown Crossing (Orange Line).
- EDIC Pier: Click here for directions and parking options. The MBTA Bus Line 4 has a stop near the dock (Drydock Ave @ Harbor Street) or the Silver Line 2 (Drydock Ave @ Design Center Place).
Additional Details
For more information on food, weather, race details, etc. please visit our On Island FAQ page.
