Harpoon 5-Miler presented by PUMA Race Fee is $60 and includes:

👟 Entrance into the Harpoon 5-Miler presented by PUMA
🎽 Commemorative 24th anniversary PUMA runner shirt
🍺🍺 2 beer tickets (Friends of Harpoon will receive a 3rd 🍺 beer ticket )
😋 Post-race meal, including The Sausage Guy
🥇 2025 finisher's medal / paddle bottle opener
🏆 24th anniversary commemorative pint cup
💙 Donation to The Angel Fund and Pete Frates Foundation
🎯 Connect with our great sponsors with exclusive offers, giveaways, experiences and more!
🕺 Post-race dance party at Harpoon Brewery with DJ Steve Greco!

*Please note that all runners must be 21+*

Sunday, May 18, 2025

8:00 AM      Space Opens
8:30 AM      Runner Services Desk opens
9:45 AM      Runner Services Desk closes; Runners to starting line
9:55 AM      Pushrim & Handcycle race starts
10:00 AM    Race starts!
11:00 AM    All runners in
12:00 PM    Awards ceremony
1:30 PM      Last call
2:00 PM      Party ends

Individual Awards

• Fastest Overall (Male/Female)
• Fastest Friend of Harpoon (Male/Female)
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Pushrim & Handcycle
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place (Male/Female) in the following age categories: 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+   
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Non-Binary Participants

Note on Timing: 1st Place Male/Female winning times are determined by "gun time" as per USATF rules.

Team Awards

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Male 4-Pack Team
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Female 4-Pack Team
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Coed 4-Pack Team (must be a minimum of 1 female or male to qualify)

Note on Team Timing: All runners, whether running as part of a team or not, will be timed individually and have their time posted compared to the entire race field. If you are part of a team, your time will be scored as part of your Team's Time.

Fundraising Awards 

The Richard Hackel Award

Awarded to the Harpoon 5-Miler runner who goes above and beyond, raising the most funds for The Angel Fund or The Peter Frates Family Foundation.

The Scott Carlson Award

Awarded to the Fundraising team that goes above and beyond, raising the most funds for The Angel Fund or The Peter Frates Family Foundation.

Note: Fundraising Awards are awarded to runners based upon donations made online or received via mail by Wednesday, May 14th at 5:00 PM

There is NO parking at Harpoon Brewery during the event. The event post-race party takes place in the Brewery parking lot. Please read ahead to see options on getting to the Harpoon Brewery. 

Directions to the Event 
The Harpoon 5-Miler presented by PUMA proudly begins and ends at the Harpoon Brewery in Boston, MA.

Every year, the race coincides with several graduations taking place at the Pavilion next door, as well as many cruise ships entering and exiting the Seaport. Drive times can be dramatically increased and parking can be extremely difficult. Taking the T, a taxi, or a ride-share to the Brewery is HIGHLY recommended. 

Public Transportation:

From South Station, you can take the Silver Line 2 (the SL2) to the Brewery. Get off at the Harbor Street stop, which is the first stop after Silver Line Way.

Do NOT board the SL1 and attempt to take it all the way to the Brewery-- it will take you to Logan Airport instead. You can take the SL1 as far as Silver Line Way, but you must get off there and walk the rest of the way to the brewery. 

Local Parking Options

Please note that there will be NO parking available at the Brewery, as the entire property will be dedicated to the event space. Here are some other options for parking in the area:

• The Marine Industrial Park garage at 12 Drydock Ave
• The Seaport Hotel Parking Garage
• Limited metered parking in the neighborhood
• Other options on the Parkopedia website here

Registration

Will there be day-of registration available?

No, there will not. Register before the event sells out if you would like to participate. 

Wait, I don't get it. What does it mean that registration is first come, first served?

It's pretty simple: Harpoon only has 4,400 spots in the race, and they will be given to the first 4,400 people who register. And when the race is full, it's full! Don't miss out; sign up today!

Can I run as part of a team?

Yes! It’s tradition here at Harpoon to run in teams of 4, called “4 Packs”! Find out ALL about teams here.

If I don’t register in time, will there be a waitlist?

No, we do not keep a waitlist for this race. So make sure you’re one of the first people to register.

Can I register a corporate team?

Yes, please contact events@tracs.net if you would like to make a corporate team for 2025.

Race Day

What if I can't run on race day? Can I get a refund or transfer my registration to someone else?

Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please know that your race fee is going towards the cure and care of ALS.

Can my friends and family join me at the finish line?

We love when friends and family join us on race day-- they are absolutely invited to come watch and cheer you on! We ask that spectators donate to your fundraising page or through the raffle to support their 'ticket'. We have a suggested donation of $20 to The Angel Fund or The Pete Frates Foundation. 

When is the rain date?

There is no rain date. The Harpoon 5-Miler is RAIN OR SHINE.

How should I get to the race? Where should I park?

Find out all about transportation and parking options here.

Is there a bag check at the race?

Yes! If you bring a bag with you on race day, you will have the option to drop your bag at our race day bag drop. (Free, but donations to The Angel Fund or The Pete Frates Foundation are encouraged)

Is there a minimum time I have to be able to run to participate?

The race is open to all runners; however, keep in mind that we begin to break down the race course around 11 AM, so we do not encourage walkers. 

Can I run with a stroller? 

The Harpoon 5-Miler is USA Track and Field sanctioned, so we have to play by their rules. That means strollers and jogging strollers are not permitted. You'll have to brave the 5 miles solo, without your little ones.

In the interest of space, strollers are also not permitted in the event space at the Brewery after the race. Your partners and little ones can join you to celebrate your success after the race-- you'll just need to leave the strollers in the car or at home.

Can I run with my dog?

The Harpoon 5-Miler is USA Track and Field sanctioned, which means that pets are not permitted to join us along the way. After the race, for safety and space restrictions, we do not allow dogs into the post-race event space at the Brewery.

But, you can plan ahead for our Harpoon Dogtoberfest in October where dogs are welcome!

I don't drink beer. Will other options be available?

Yes! There will be hard cider and hard tea available on race day.

Will there be any non-alcoholic drinks? 

We will have soft drinks for $2 available at Customer Service for those who would like non-alcoholic alternatives.