Event Description

Description: Please join us for the Inaugural Salute The Troops 4 mile and 7 mile Memorial road races set for the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend in Swampscott, MA.

Packet Pickup/Race Day Reg: Will open at 7:30AM on Sunday morning at race site. (No pre-race packet pickup unless otherwise noted)

Team/Club/Group Category: Own a business? Part of a running club? This is an easy and fun way to recruit your friends. Teams must consist of at least 4+ people. Prizes will be awarded for the largest & fastest team.

Swag: All pre-registered participants by 5/9 will be guaranteed swag. Participants will choose between a t-shirt or tank top during registration. (These are gender specific.)

Course: Please visit www.high5em.com for a course map. 

Awards:
Top 3 M/F finishers
1st M/F in each of the following age groups: 12-Under, 13-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Largest Team
Fastest Team – Cumulative time for the top 4 runners

Theme: We are encouraging all participants to get in the spirit and wear red, white and blue!

Post Race Festivities: Every Little Breeze catering will be providing warm breakfast options for participants. Boston Common Coffee Company will be providing cold brew on tap for participants. There will be a slew of local and corporate vendors will be on site and of course our MC/DJ Lanie Mac will be keeping us entertained throughout the course of the event.

Beneficiaries: 100% of the net proceeds will be split evenly between the Swampscott/Lynn and Marblehead Veterans Services.

Can’t make the event? But would like to make a contribution? Checks can be made payable directly to: Rising Reg LLC and mailed to: High5EM, co: Ashley Steeves, 3 Pond Hill Rd, Amesbury MA 01913. In the check memo, please write: Donation to Salute the Troops.

Weather: This event will take place rain or shine!  There will be no refunds.

Event Contact: High5EM | 978-594-7050 | info@high5em.com