The Grace Race is a fun family event that features a competitive 5-mile road race and a 5K fun/fitness walk. The 5-mile course is USATF-certified and fast. All proceeds benefit an orphanage, school, and vocational training center being constructed in the town of Naivasha, Kenya. There will be great post-race refreshments including pizza and a big raffle. Secure bag check-in area provided for all participants.
Parking
Please use the parking lot at Kronos Inc. 297 Billerica Rd., a block away from Grace Community Church.
Trophy to first place team. Teams must have 5-members. Cross Country scoring rules apply.
Early Packet Pickup
For those that register in advance and want to avoid lines on race day, early packet pickup will be held at Marx Running & Fitness Center (423C Great Rd. Acton MA 01720) on Oct 2nd and 3rd (Thurs & Fri) from 12-7 PM.
Volunteer Info
If you are interested in helping register runners/walkers on race day, handing out water, directing runners at the finish line, or some other task to help the event run smoothly, please e-mail: info@onyourmarxracing.com
Course Records
Men: 24:37 (2013), Glarius Rop, Springfield, MA
Women: 29:12 (2013), Lindsay Willard, Somerville, MA