Brooks 2015 North Shore Road Race Series
Brooks Sports Company and New England Running Company (NERC) are hosting a race series for 2015. There will be eight racing events offered,
and finishers of all 8 races will receive a high quality Brooks running apparel item, to be announced soon. Those who can only complete 7 of the
8 races will receive a Brooks technical shirt. The Brooks Race Series gives runners a chance to experience a variety of races on the North Shore in
Salem, Beverly, Gloucester and Peabody. All races support local non-profit agencies and charities, so your hard work will not only be rewarded, but
will help benefit community programs on the North Shore. The 2015 race series includes:
1) Thursday, January 1: Frosty Four New Year’s Day Race, Salem, 10 a.m., 4 miles: A relatively flat course, some rolling hills. In
partnership with the Wicked Running Club; a portion of proceeds will support youth scholarships.
2) Sunday, April 19: The Danvers 7.1 classic Danvers, Ma 8:00 a.m. 7.1 miles: New course which incorporates part of weekly D5K
and the new trail. Proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem and the Alzheimer Disease Foundation
3) Sunday, June 21: New England Running Company 10 Miler, Beverly, 7:30 a.m., 10 miles: This new race starts at Lynch Park and
follows scenic Route 127. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem and the Alzheimer Disease Foundation.
4) Friday, July 10: 5th Annual Miles Over the Moon, Salem, 8 p.m., 4 miles: A relatively flat course through the historic district of
Salem. This event is hosted by the Wicked Running Club, with a portion of the proceeds donated to local high school track programs.
5) Sunday, August 2, Bridge & Back 10K, Salem, 8 a.m., 6.2 miles: This race kicks off Heritage Week in Salem, and starts and finishes
at The Tavern in the Square in Salem. The race crosses the Salem/Beverly Bridge, through Beverly and returns back over the bridge
to Salem. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem.
6) Sunday, September 13: Lone Gull 10K, Gloucester, 9 a.m., 6.2 miles: A Beautiful, fast 10K course with slight rolling hills along the
backshore of Gloucester and Eastern Point. A “must run” race, Lone Gull was the winner of The North Shore Road Race Guide Best
Race Course and Best 10K Race in 2012. Proceeds go to the Beverly School for the Deaf.
7) Sunday, October 4: The Fall Frolic 5k, Beverly, 9:30 a.m., 3.1 miles: This flat, fast race starts at Lynch Park and follows a paved
route through Beverly neighborhood (Beverly Homecoming route). A great family run with proceeds to the five (5) Beverly
Elementary Schools.
8) Thursday, November 26: Wild Turkey 5 Mile Run, Salem, 8 a.m., 5 miles: This Thanksgiving Day event follows a fairly flat course
along a scenic, waterfront route. Voted Best Holiday race by the North Shore Road Race Guide. Proceeds benefit Boys & Girls
Club of Greater Salem.
There is no fee to participate in the 2015 Race Series (aside from the race registration fees). Races may be subject to change.
Just fill out this application and return it by 1/1/15 to be eligible for a shirt (finish 7 races) or a jacket (finish all 8)!
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YES! Please enter me into the Brooks 2015 Road Race Series: (races may be subject to change).
Unisex Sizes (Circle One): XS, S M, L, XL (Shirt for finishing 7 races; jacket if you finish all 8. One item per finisher)
Name:________________________________________________ Age (as of 1/1/15):______ Circle One: Female
Email____________________________________Address:____________________
City:_________ State:__ Zip:__
Return by 1/1/15 to: dougbollen12@yahoo.com or Doug Bollen, Boys & Girls Clubs, c/o 2015 Brooks Race Series, PO Box 24,
Salem, MA 01970