Arlington Education Foundation 5K

🏃‍♂️About the Run and AEF

The AEF 5K Run celebrates Arlington’s students, teachers, and staff who work tirelessly to create enriching and innovative educational experiences. All ages are welcome to participate. The proceeds from the run will be used to support innovative and creative new projects, as well as system-wide initiatives, that enhance the educational experience in Arlington’s Public Schools.

• Funding: AEF depends entirely on individual donations and business sponsorships.
• Community Impact: The race plays a significant role in our community awareness and fundraising initiatives.
• Course: The race course runs east along the Minuteman Bike Path before returning along Arlington’s historic Massachusetts Avenue.
• AEF Info: Arlington Education Foundation (AEF), is a 501(c)(3).

📍Place

Hill's Hill Field behind the Ed Burns Hockey Rink
422 Summer Street
Arlington, MA US 02474

📝Registration

Registration is open to all ages. Early bird pricing (until Tuesday, 4/8) is $35 per entrant. The race fee will increase to $45 per entrant after that date for all except for the ACE Boys+ In Motion and OMS running group members.

• Discount: Arlington Community Education (ACE) Boys (+) In Motion and OMS participants are eligible for a discount.
• Bibs: Personalized bibs provided for all racers who register on/before Monday, 4/7.
• Registration Note: There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

👥Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to ensure that the AEF 5K is a safe and fun race experience for all participants! Please sign up to assist our Race Leadership Team on race day! If interested in volunteering, please sign up here.

🎽Race Swag

• T-Shirts: T-Shirts will be provided for all participants 14 years old and younger. Please specify the unisex t-shirt size when registering.
• Medals: Medals will be given to youth participants.
• Adult Registration: Adults should register before April 28, 2025 for a t-shirt.
• Impact: Opting out of a t-shirt means your contribution to (AEF) will make more of an impact!
• Bibs: Personalized bibs will be provided for all who register before/on 4/7/2025.

🏁The Course

The 5K run will start and end at Hill’s Hill Field, behind the Ed Burns Arena (422 Summer Street, Arlington, MA), with the course route shown below.

• Start: After starting on the Hill’s Hill field, turn left (East) onto the Minuteman Bikeway.
• Right Turn: Continue East to Water Street.
• Mass Ave: Turn right on Water Street and then a quick right (West) onto Massachusetts Ave.
• Finish: Continue East on the Minuteman Bike Path back to Hill’s Hill Field to the race finish.

🎟️Bib Pickup

• Pickup Timing: Bib pickup is TBD.
• Race Day Pickup: NO Race Day Pickup.

🏆Awards & Results

• Awards Time: Awards will be given at 9:00 a.m.
• Timing: Chip timing will be coordinated by Second Wind Timing. Results will be posted and emailed to all participants and are viewable at www.secondwindresults.com.

🚗Parking

Parking is very limited. Arlington residents leave their cars at home and warm up as they run/walk to Hill’s Hill field. Please leave plenty of time to park on the neighboring streets. Do not block driveways or impede traffic.

⚠️Safety

The race will run unless extreme weather prevents safe conditions. There will be no refunds.

The Arlington Education Foundation is grateful for your support!