About the Ryan Shaw Memorial 5k
The course follows a paved bike path along the Charles River, tracing Soldiers Field Road and Greenough Boulevard in a loop back to Artesani Park. The terrain is flat throughout, with no street crossings, so there is nothing to navigate except the path itself. It is a straightforward, open route with the river alongside most of the way.
The race starts adjacent to the parking lot at Artesani Park. Waves go off at intervals to keep the path from crowding, so expect a brief wait at the start depending on your assigned group. An awards ceremony and raffle follow once the field has come in.
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