Annual Mystic River Herring Run

Somerville, MA

Run along a flat and fast course on the Mystic River bike path, dashing past thousands of herring returning from the ocean back to the Mystic river. Or hop in your canoe or kayak and paddle up the river following the herring up towards the Mystic Lakes following a 3 mile or 12 mile course. Compete in both races and be eligible for the Iron Herring award for the male and female with the fastest overall time in the 5K road race and the 12 mile paddle.

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