2025 - The Angry Chicken Race Series
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Angry Chicken Race Series (all eight races)
Tuesday Night races in Lowell, Massachusetts are back from June 10th through August 12th, 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: 6/10/2025: Superhero Sprint 6/17/2025: 6-1-7 All Things Boston! 6/24/2025: Birthday Bash! 7/1/2025: NO RACE 7/8/2025: Flamingo Fest! 7/15/2025: Sports Team Night! 7/22/2025: Pool Party! 7/29/2025: NO RACE 8/5/2025: Battle of the Bands 8/12/2025: Neon Night *There will be a small prize after each race for best costume* Free race shirt if you register for the series by June 1st, 2025! Donations benefit Catie's Closet at www.catiescloset.org.
Race 1: Superhero Sprint!
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: 6-1-7 Night; Celebrate all Things Boston!
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: Birthday Bash!
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: Flamingo Fest!
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: Sports Fans Night!
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: Pool Party!
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: Music Fest!
We're celebrating our favorite music as we race 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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