Run of the Charles is Boston’s Premier Paddle Race. Grab your kayak, canoe, or paddle board and choose from four exciting courses as we celebrate 60 years of progress for a clean, resilient Charles River.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
Join CRWA on April 27th for the 41st Run of the Charles paddling race at Herter Park, featuring live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and more.
Still want to race? Arrive early and compete your registration on-site for an increased fee of $90.
Races begin in Brighton and Newton, running through towns including Watertown, Waltham, and Cambridge. All races will finish at Herter Park in Brighton. Hundreds of spectators line the riverbanks to watch the Run of the Charles and enjoy finish line festivities!
All skill levels, from beginner to expert, are welcome.
Head to the Finish Line RiverFest at Herter Park to cheer on the paddlers starting and finishing their races between 10AM-4PM. Enjoy live music from Lunatic Neighbor, coffee and brews from Maine Beer Company served by The Black Harp Mobile Irish Pub in the RiverFest Beer Garden, and more!
Questions about Run of the Charles? Email Meg Farrer, Race Director at mfarrer@crwa.org
Interesting in sponsoring Run of the Charles? Contact Emily Reiling, CRWA Development Manager at ereiling@crwa.org
Attention Vendors and Groups: Reserve a Space at the Finish Line RiverFest!
Questions? Contact Race Director Meg Farrer
Paddle Boston provides rental kayaks, canoes, and SUPs for Run of the Charles. Reserve your rental now for easy coordination during the race!
Race and Registration Information
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Herter Park
1255 Soldiers Field Road, Brighton, MA
Check-In Starts 8:30 AM
Pre-Race Meeting 9:30 AM
Race Starts 10:10 AM
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Herter Park
1255 Soldiers Field Road, Brighton, MA
Check-In Starts 8:30 AM
Pre-Race Meeting 9:30 AM
Race Starts 10:00 AM
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Newton Boathouse Public Parking, Weston
Check-In Starts 8:00 AM
Pre-Race Meeting 9:00 AM
Race Starts 9:40 AM
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Team Relay and Individual Entries
Newton Boathouse Public Parking, Weston
Pre-Race Meeting 9:00 AM (leg one only)
Race Starts 9:30 AM (leg one only)
All Location Check-In Starts:
Leg 1 - Newton Boathouse Public Parking, Weston 8:00am
Leg 2 – Moody Street Dam, Waltham 9:00am
Leg 3 – Watertown Dam, Watertown 10:00am
Leg 4 – Herter Park, Brighton 10:30am
Leg 5 – Watertown Bridge/Dock, Watertown 11:30am
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Interested in photographing this event? Contact Carly Sherman, Communications Associate, at csherman@crwa.org.