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  Quick info: Location: Start/Finish along Beacon St. in Newton Centre Events: 5K & 10K running races followed by pro-am bicycle races of 20-50 miles in distance Start Times: Running races @ 12PM, Bicycle races @ ~1:15PM, 2:30PM, 4:20PM Benefits: Lance Armstrong Foundation
Description The Boloco Heartbreak Hill Grand Prix will begin with a 5K/10K running race along a 5K (3.1 miles) circuit, starting and finishing on Beacon Street in Newton Center and climbing Commonwealth Avenue's legendary Heartbreak Hill. After the running races, cyclists hit the streets on a 2.6 mile circuit using the same start/finish line. The first field of cyclists (Men cat. 4) will race from 1:15pm to approximately 2:15pm. The next field (Men cat. 3) will race from 2:30pm to approximately 3:45pm. There will be a brief kids' race at 4:00pm and then the 52 mile pro men's race will begin at 4:15pm, finishing at approximately 6:15pm. The Boloco Heartbreak Hill Grand Prix helps the Lance Armstrong Foundation in their battle against cancer. The fundraiser event will bring the community together in a celebration of sport and fitness while also promoting cycling as an eco-friendly form of transportation. And as the 2nd event in the New England Race Week series, the Heartbreak Hill Grand Prix will also be one of the premiere bicycle races in the United States. Top professional cyclists from around the world will descend upon the greater Boston region to compete in eight days of racing across four states with more than $75,000 in prize money and valuable national ranking points. Events will be televised on Cox Sports and NESN. Less than one week before the start of the Tour de France, the entire cycling world will be focused on Newton, MA on Sunday, June 29th. Exhibitor & sponsorship opportunities are still available; please email for more information. 5K & 10K Running Races: Chip-timed, USATF sanctioned, certification pending. What you should know: Registration opens at 10am on race day; 5K & 10K races start together at 12 noon. Bring the kids; we are offering free child care from 11:30am to 1pm. Register early! Register online before June 25th to guarantee your free tshirt. We will have race-bag pick-up in Boston on Friday, June 27th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Boloco, 247 Newbury Street. Chip-timing by IPICO Sports. Awards categories: male & female combined overall ($1,000 cash) and age group medals: 18 & under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Runner amenities: Recover in the vitaminwater hydration & hospitality area and get ready for some world-class bicycle racing! The music will be pumping while you enjoy free food & drink, outdoor showers, sports massage and swag from our sponsors. There will be plenty of porta-potties and a secure bag-check area for all runners.  It pays to tell your friends! Yes, you can win great prizes for referring people to the Boloco Heartbreak Hill Grand Prix. Just tell them to list your name for the "How did you hear about the race?" question on registration. We'll tally up the referrals on race day and award $100, $50 and $25 gift cards from Boloco and $100, $50 and $25 gift certificates from Marathon Sports to the top three referrers. The winner will also get to ride in the pace car during the bicycle race! Stay tuned for more details... Share on Facebook Volunteers run for free! We are seeking volunteers to help with several aspects of the event; please click here for more information and to sign up. Volunteers will receive a free tshirt, food & drink from our sponsors and a refund of their 5K/10K race entry fee as well as free entry into next year's race! ($50 value!) Unite to fight cancer. The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) inspires and empowers people affected by cancer. The LAF believes that unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything. On June 29th, we are uniting to help make cancer a national priority. Together, we can help people with cancer live life on their own terms. Right now, you can help by donating to the LAF. Course description: 5K circuit starting and finishing on Beacon St. in Newton Centre and climbing up Heartbreak Hill midway into the race. See course maps for details. 10K runners, you will complete 2 laps of the course (climbing Heartbreak Hill twice!) and your 5K split time will be recorded. There will be water stations on the hill and near the start/finish line - and showers after the race! Getting to the race: Public transportation and car-pooling is strongly encouraged! Take the green line (D) to Newton Center Station; it runs every 10 minutes and drops you off just around the corner from the start/finish area. Parking will be available in the municipal lot at 795 Beacon St. in Newton Centre. View Larger Map |
