20th ANNUAL
26X1 MILE CLUB CHALLENGE RELAY INVITATIONAL
June, 8th 2024 — Hormel Stadium — Medford, MA
pre-registered teams only
The race committee will send updates to captains and post to the SRR Facebook page
1 mile each. Amazing team spirit all around.
#26x1relay
2022 Photo Galley (Thank you to Aaron Doucett)
Previous Results:
2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
Current Records:
Women: 4:59 - tie: Caitlin Abelseth (Heartbreakers Running Club - 2017) and Rosa Moriello (Heartbreakers Running Club - 2017)
Men: 4:21 Jake Byrne (Heartbreakers Running Club - 2017)
Non-Binary: 4:54 Joe Faraguna (November Project - 2022)
Team: 2:13:27.6 Heartbreakers (2019)
2023 Differences:
This will be our largest 26x1 with 28 teams participating
The Ford Tavern has agreed to host us for a post-race gathering this year! Starting around 12pm, we'll host the winning team for a round on us, and invite all other interested participants to join! Ford Tavern is located on Locust Street, a short walk from the track (across from Wegmans in the nearby plaza).
Zip Running Company has joined as a sponsor! Zip Running Company’s mission is to promote and enable running as a healthy and sustainable means of human-powered transportation. Zip’s first product is the Commute Pack, a high-capacity, waterproof, running backpack with an adjustable strap system designed to meet the unique needs of run commuters. They will be joining us on race day so you can check out their packs for yourself; they'll also be giving one Commute Pack away to a lucky race participant!
Marathon Sports has joined as a sponsor! Marathon Sports has 21 retail locations, bringing our unparalleled customer experience to runners, walkers, and fitness enthusiasts across New England. They will be providing awards to overall and age group winners!
Puma has joined as a sponsor! PUMA is one of the world’s leading Sports Brands, designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear, apparel and accessories. For more than 70 years, PUMA has relentlessly pushed sport and culture forward by creating fast products for the world’s fastest athletes. Puma is a partner of Marathon Sports, and your can buy your Puma gear at any Marathon Sports location.
Wellness In Motion Boston is a multidisciplinary clinic with one focus: helping their patients return to the activities that help them live a full and healthy life. WIMB will be onsite providing free treatment to participants.
Full Details:
Registration:
This is an invitation event with limited capacity. 2023 invites have been sent. If you wish to be added to our waiting list, please contact Brian Cullinan (BCullinan@gmail.com) and Brendan Kearney (brendanjkearney@gmail.com)
Getting to the event:
Carpooling > Solo Driving
In 2022 some participants had trouble finding a spot due to nearby construction which impacted parking availability. We do not expect the construction again, but there will be more participants than last year. Please encourage your teammates to carpool! Having someone coordinate rides among your runners would be a great volunteer role.
Remote parking options:
Meters are inexpensive but active on Saturdays at both locations, so make sure to pay a meter so you don't get a ticket.
1. Park in the municipal parking lot in Medford Square, ~1 mile away from the track via Riverside Drive: a perfect warm up / cool down!
2. Park in the Wellington Station MBTA parking lot, ~2 miles away from the track via Rt 16.
Rules:
Our charities:
Back on My Feet (BoMF) is a national non-profit operating in cities across the US. We use running, community support and essential employment and housing resources to transform lives.
WalkMassachusetts’ mission is to make walking safer and easier in Massachusetts to encourage better health, a cleaner environment and more vibrant communities. After over 30 years of statewide advocacy as WalkBoston, conversations with partners and community members across the state, and a new Strategic Plan, the organization announced a name change in April 2023 to more accurately reflect the statewide mission.
Our sponsors:
Zip Running Company’s mission is to promote and enable running as a healthy and sustainable means of human-powered transportation. Zip’s first product is the Commute Pack, a high-capacity, waterproof, running backpack with an adjustable strap system designed to meet the unique needs of run commuters.
Founded in 1975 in a renovated first-floor apartment near Harvard Square, Marathon Sports has grown to 21 retail locations, bringing our unparalleled customer experience to runners, walkers, and fitness enthusiasts across New England.
PUMA is one of the world’s leading Sports Brands, designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear, apparel and accessories. For more than 70 years, PUMA has relentlessly pushed sport and culture forward by creating fast products for the world’s fastest athletes. PUMA offers performance and sport-inspired lifestyle products in categories such as Football, Running and Training, Basketball, Golf, and Motorsports. It collaborates with renowned designers and brands to bring sport influences into street culture and fashion. The PUMA Group owns the brands PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd. The company distributes its products in more than 120 countries, employs more than 16,000 people worldwide, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach/Germany.
Wellness in Motion Boston is a multidisciplinary clinic with one focus: helping their patients return to the activities that help them live a full and healthy life. Originally founded by Dr. Ian Nurse as a Chiropractic clinic, WIMB has since expanded to make it your One-Stop-Shop for wellness with talented providers