June 18, 2019 submitted by Vicki Donlan
Registration is open for Hingham Recreation’s Annual Fourth of July Road Race. 2019 is the 61st running of the race which begins at the Middle School at 1103 Main St. at 7 a.m. The course is 4.47 miles down historic Main Street in Hingham.
The start line will be divided into 3 sections by runner’s pace – less than 7 minutes per mile, between 7-8 minutes per mile, and more than 8 minutes per mile. There are three water stations along the route and restrooms are available at the start. Bus transportation to start the race begins at 5:15 a.m., leaving from Station Street near the Sub Galley parking lot.
At the end of the race, bus transportation back to the Middle School departs from South Street near the CVS parking lot starting at 7:30 a.m. For race safety no pets, strollers, baby joggers, skateboards, or bikes are allowed.
The cost is $30 before the race by registering online at hinghamrec.com or register at the Hingham Recreation office at Town Hall, 210 Central Street. The day of the race the cost is $35 and runners can register at the Middle School as early as 5:30 a.m.
Following the race, an awards ceremony will take place at the bandstand to present the top male and female runners with medals. Each age category will have medal winners for first, second, and third place and those medals will be available the following day at the Hingham Recreation Office. All participants will be treated to food, music, and fun!
This race is fun for the whole family so register today at hinghamrec.com! See you on the road!