The Angry Chicken Race Series
About this race
It's not summer without the Angry Chicken Race Series!
Race distance is 2.62 miles – a tenth of a marathon! – with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course.
The races are run each Tuesday evening starting at 7PM (early start at 6:50), from June 9th to August 11th (eight races). Scoring will give 1000 points to the race winner, and everyone else a percentage of that based on their finish time. All eight races will be scored, with prizes to the winners given out after Race 8 on August 11th. A minimum of three races must be run to win.
Sign up for all 8 races before June 1st to receive a free race t-shirt!!
Each race will have a theme. with a small prize for the best costume! To help choose the themes, join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18Y89kXYGL/. We'll be voting in May.
Note: there will be no race June 30th or July 28th.
The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road).
Bib pick-up is on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:45 PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell.
Cost is $10 per race when registering online (below) – $70 if you register for the whole series. You can register online at bib pick-up (QR scan code will be provided at Marx) for the same $10 price. However, it’s $12 per race to register manually in-person using cash or check.
Donations benefit Catie's Closet. Catie’s Closet is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides clothes, toiletries, and other basic essentials to students living in poverty right with thin their schools. Free stores are set up in schools, giving children direct access to everything they need to attend class confidently. https://www.catiescloset.org For the final race on August 11th, we'll be collecting new and gently used youth/teen clothing, and full-sized toiletries.
Race results will be posted on the iRsultslive.com.
If you’re interested in volunteering for the race, click here
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Angry Chicken Race Series (all eight races)
Tuesday Night races in Lowell, Massachusetts are back from June 9th through August 11th, 2025, starting at 7 pm! Race distance is 2.62 miles – a tenth of a marathon! – with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road). Bib pick-up is on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell. Themes are: 6/9/2026: TBD 6/16/2026: TBD 6/23/2026: TBD 6/30/2026: NO RACE 7/7/2026: TBD 7/14/2026: TBD 7/21/2026: TBD 7/28/2026: NO RACE 8/4/2026: TBD 8/11/2026: TBD *There will be a small prize after each race for best costume* Free race shirt if you register for the series by June 1st, 2026! Donations benefit Catie's Closet at www.catiescloset.org.
Race 1: Theme TBD
Grab your cape and help save (or destroy!) the world as we launch the 2025 Angry Chicken Race Series! Race distance is 2.62 miles – a tenth of a marathon! – with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road). Bib pick-up is on from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell. Prize to the best costume. Happy Running!
Race 2: Theme TBD
Get out your lobster bib and favorite Boston gear for Race 2 of the 2025 Angry Chicken Summer Race Series! Race distance is 2.62 miles – a tenth of a marathon! – with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road). Bib pick-up is on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell. Prize to the best costume. Happy Running!
Race 3: Theme TBD
You say it's your birthday? Grab your party hats, candles and cake for Race 3! Runners go counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road). Bib pick-up is on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell. Prize to the best costume. Happy Running!
Race 4: Theme TBD
Calling all flamingos to get your pink on and flock to the Lowell Riverwalk for Race 4 of the Angry Chicken Race Series! Race distance is 2.62 miles – a tenth of a marathon! – with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road). Bib pick-up is on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell. Prize to the best costume. Happy Running!
Race 5: Theme TBD
Who's your favorite team? What's your favorite sport? Show us your colors as we race 2.62 miles – a tenth of a marathon! – going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road), with an early start at 6:45 pm. Bib pick-up is on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell. Prize to the best costume. Happy Running!
Race 6: Theme TBD
Floaties, pool rings, bathing suits for a pool party at Race 6 of the Angry Chicken Race Series! Race distance is 2.62 miles – a tenth of a marathon! – with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road). Bib pick-up is on from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell. Prize to the best costume. Happy Running!
Race 7: Under the Sea
Mermaids, mermen, and swimsuits as we run 2.62 miles, going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road). Bib pick-up is on Tuesday from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell. Prize to the best costume! Happy Running!
Race 8: Neon Night
Wear your brightest colors for Neon Night; race 8 of the Angry Chicken Series! For our final race of 2025, we're also collecting donations for Catie's Closet. Full-size toiletries and youth/teen clothing are greatly appreciated! Race distance is 2.62 miles – a tenth of a marathon! – with runners going counter-clockwise (against traffic) on the loop portion of the course. The races begin and end at the S-curve at the entrance to the Riverwalk (at the end of River Place road). Bib pick-up is on from 6:00 to 6:45PM at Marx Running and Fitness, 118 Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell. Prize to the best costume, and awards to the series winners! Happy Running!
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