Harpoon 5-Miler

Join us for the 25th Annual Harpoon 5-Miler on Saturday, May 16, 2026!

Registration is now CLOSED. 🎉

The Harpoon 5-Miler in South Boston is not just a race—it’s a celebration of community, fitness, and hope. This annual event brings together runners, volunteers, and supporters from all walks of life to raise critical funds for two important charities: The Angel Fund for ALS Research 🧠💙 and the Peter Frates Family Foundation 🙌.

Over the years, the race has raised over $3.1 million for the cure and care of ALS, making a real impact in the fight against this devastating disease. Participants will race through the vibrant streets of South Boston 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️, all while supporting groundbreaking ALS research and honoring the legacy of Peter Frates, whose battle with ALS inspired the global Ice Bucket Challenge 🧊💧.

With a beautiful course, a lively atmosphere, and the support of the Harpoon Brewery 🍺, the race is a must-do for anyone looking to challenge themselves, give back, and make a difference in the fight against ALS.

After crossing the finish line, runners and volunteers can join the post-race celebration at Harpoon Brewery 🎉🍻, complete with refreshing beverages, a lively dance party with DJ Steve Greco 💃🎶, and more. It’s a day filled with purpose, energy, and camaraderie—all while supporting a cause that impacts countless lives. Whether you're running or volunteering, your participation helps bring us one step closer to a world without ALS 🌎❤️.

Harpoon has always valued bringing people together and giving back to the community. So when the idea to start a charity road race was suggested in 2001, it seemed a natural fit. Thanks to a group of passionate, charitable Boston Marathon runners, (and Harpoon beer drinkers!), a volunteer committee was formed to bring the idea to life.

When it came down to choosing the beneficiary, ALS research struck a chord with Harpoon’s co-founders, since one of Harpoon’s founding investors, Gordon Heald, suffered from ALS. With a Harpoon Festival in June, and the tents already in place, 2002 was the inaugural year of the event.

Thanks to the City of Boston, the race has grown each year since, and to date, Harpoon has raised over $3 million for The Angel Fund. We hope to continue this growth, to help find a cure for ALS and for the Harpoon 5-Miler presented by PUMA to become a staple on the Boston events calendar.

 

What is The Angel Fund?

 

The Angel Fund for ALS Research is an independent nonprofit charity benefiting ALS research at the Cecil B. Day Laboratory for Neuromuscular Research at UMASS Medical School in Worcester. 
 
Dr. Robert H. Brown, Jr. and his team at UMass Medical School are working on amazing cutting-edge research turning off mutant genes that cause ALS and bringing the research to HUMAN TRIALS. There has never been such promising research than that which is happening right now in the lab. So much is being done with innovative approaches toward a treatment.

ALS is a progressive and ultimately fatal neurological disease that attacks the motor neurons in the brain, brain stem and spinal cord. The resulting motor neuron loss causes increasingly debilitating paralysis as the muscles of the body waste away. Death comes when victims lose critical functions such as the ability to swallow and ultimately, to breathe.

ALS is particularly insidious because the intellect remains intact while ALS victims gradually lose the ability to control their muscles, to communicate, and eventually to breathe. There is no known cure for ALS, and death usually occurs in 2 to 5 years.

Thank you for any help you can provide in our fight against this devastating disease. For more information, please visit www.theangelfund.org.

 
BE AN ANGEL AND DONATE!

Click here to make a donation! 

 

If your company does matching donations the information for that is: 'Angel Fund, Inc.' and the 501-c3 Federal ID 04-3478977 

 

 

Check out your 2024 Race Results for the Harpoon 5-Miler presented by PUMA, HERE!

Join a 4-Pack team! Teams can be all female, all male, or co-ed. 

 

How should 4-Packs register?

Every runner MUST register individually. 

After all runners successfully register as individuals, you will have the option to organize yourselves into a 4-Pack Teams. As long as all four of your runners sign up before the race fills up, you will be able to create your team after registration closes.

All teams must be filled by Wednesday, May 15 @ 12:00 noon EST.  At this time, team creation/completion capabilities will be closed, and all runners on partial teams will be redistributed as individual runners. 

 

So then what happens if all of my anticipated teammates do not register in time?

If fewer than 4 of your anticipated runners register in time, you have two options:

1. You can all run as individuals (but you can still run, dress, act, and drink as an unofficial team). 

2. You can grab another friend (someone who is registered, of course!) to complete your team. 

 

I want to be a Team Captain. How do I create a team?

1. Log on to RunSignUp under the account you registered for the Race.
2. Navigate to Upcoming Events > Manage Registration.
3. Click on the menu item "4 Pack Teams" (located on the left or top)
4. Click on the tab "Create New 4 Pack Team".
5. Select a 4 Pack Team type.
6. Type in a 4 Pack Team name.
7. Select a 4 Pack Team gender (male, female, co-ed).
8. If prompted, you may create an Optional team Password.
9. Click Continue.

 

How do I join a team? 

1. Log on to RunSignUp under the account you registered for the Race.
2. Navigate to Upcoming Events > Manage Registration.
3. Click on the menu item "4 Pack Teams" (located on the left or top)
4. From the pop-up select Join Existing 4 Pack Team
5. Either select a Team from the drop-down or Search Teams
6. Click Continue

 

If you're having any problems, check out these tutorials for team set up, team management, and more! 

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 Pete Frates 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 Pete Frates Foundation.

 

Note: Fundraising Awards are awarded to runners based upon donations made online or received via mail by Wednesday, May 15th 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.

 
Harpoon Brewery (map and directions)
306 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA 0221

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

Faces of ALS 

 

Last year, in honor of the 19th year of the Harpoon 5-Miler, we made a special video to honor the people that we run for: those that have battled, and are battling, ALS. Please take a moment to enjoy our Faces of ALS™ video we made with the Angel Fund, and thank you to our participants who helped bring this video to life by sharing these photos of their loved ones. 

 

 

 

 

Todd Liming shares his ALS story for his father, George Liming

 

2020 will be my first Harpoon 5 Miler - Virtual or otherwise. I am very excited to become involved with The Angel Fund, as ALS has affected my family and me immensely. I have joined the 2020 Boston Marathon Team Challenge ALS to honor my dear old dad, George.  Dad competed in dozens of marathons as a younger man, finishing the 1978 Boston Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 49 minutes.

 

Around six years ago, my dad successfully beat stage 3 cancer.  He showed incredible strength and determination in enduring the chemotherapy, radiation treatments, and extensive surgery that it took to rid his body of cancer.  I competed in my first two marathons as a sort of tribute to him while he was going through these treatments in 2014.

 

But today Dad fights a new battle against a new foe: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, better known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease (fitting, as he's a Yankees fan . . . nobody's perfect).  ALS was made infamous by the Ice Bucket Challenge a number of year ago.  A lot of money was raised through those efforts, and significant advancements in the fight against ALS were made because of that money.  But there is still no cure for ALS, and there is a long way to go before one can be developed.  That is why I am teaming up with both The Angel Fund and the ALS Association, and running to defeat ALS . . . and I need your help!  Every little bit helps - my own kids, Olivia and Kellen, were the very first to contribute to this campaign, both donating a whole week's allowance to the cause!  Whether you are able to donate $1, $100, or anything in between (or more!), please know that every penny will be sincerely appreciated by me, my family, and the ALS community as a whole: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/alsama2020/toddliming1

 

Finally, I'll be sharing my training progress, my running exploits around Boston, and our experiences with ALS on Instagram, so check me out there: @todd_runs_boston

 

Thank you for taking an interest in my family's story, and of course, please feel free to share with anyone and everyone who might be interested. Thanks again!

 

 

John Gullage has been a friend of Harpoon 5-Miler for years. Now, his daughter MaryJo Gullage shares the story of her father's ALS diagnosis...

 

For any of you who don’t know, my father was diagnosed with ALS on July 5, 2018, about 9 months after he retired from the Mass State Police. This disease will not overshadow the person my father was. Yes, we quickly watched him have weakness in his arms, legs, lungs, and more...but it did not take his sense of humor, his charm, or his strength. This man was a well oiled machine. He would get upset about the guys at the station who didn’t take advantage of their one hour a day to workout. He didn’t get it. The Marine Corps I’m sure instilled most of these habits in him. His hair was always cut just right, his shirts tucked in and belt perfect. Never had anything out of place. 

 

After the diagnosis we knew that this was most likely a battle that we were not going to win, but there was no giving up without a fight. He’s like Superman or terminator. This man has pulled through so much most of us would not be able to handle. A lot of people growing up would say “you’re dad is scary,” "you’re dad is badass,” or "he’s so intimidating." I’m like, "he’s the sweetest guy ever, not scary at all." But, he never let his guard down, that’s just how he was. Very protective, hard working, and would do anything for his family, his coworkers and his friends. He had “a guy” for everything. But he was also “that guy” for a lot of people. He was well respected and did not have an easy life. But you would NEVER hear this man complain. And this is what helped us through my mother’s death and this disease. His strength and positivity never changed and we will be forever grateful for everything he has taught us in this life. We did everything we could making sure he was getting the best care. Extremely grateful for the VA and Compassionate Care ALS for all of their support, and The Angel Fund for continuing to raise awareness with the Harpoon 5-Miler. 

 

My father passed away on February 18, 2020.  We hope his story will help raise awareness for ALS and we will continue to help in finding a cure.

-MaryJo Gullage

 

Photo of John Gullage and daughter MaryJo Gullage

 

Caroline Murphy and her father, "The Captain"

               I have never thought of myself as a runner. I mean, I used to “run” cross-country in middle school so I could sneak away from the run and grab snickers at the local Mobil, but other than that, my running abilities were next to nothing. I even actually used to hate running. It wasn’t until my dad was diagnosed with ALS in June of 2016 that out of all the things I could turn to, running became one of the only things that would and could calm me down.  Since my dad’s diagnosis in 2016 and his passing early this year in September, I haven’t stopped running. When the days get hard and laughter can be hard to find, I can still run.

               When my dad was diagnosed in June of 2016, it became clear that ALS is the type of disease that doesn’t take any prisoners, not even my dad. It shook not just my family but also all those who knew and loved him. See, my dad was great. He was kind of that dad for everyone. He was a little weird in the best of ways, a bit too adventurous, maybe a bit of a wandering soul, the kindest guy, and extremely funny. He was the one who would not only wait for AAA with you, but also call them, and follow you home if need be. He was that dad. He was my best friend and my biggest pain. My dad was the type of guy that when he loved, he loved hard and he loved a lot.

               In his life, my dad had three great love stories: his family, his wife, and the sea. Anyone that knew my dad knew him for these loves because he showed them in all he did.  Many know my dad as “The Capt.” Which is funny because he was never actually a Captain—he was a Lt. in the Coast Guard as well as a member of the Merchant Marines. My dad may have not been a Captain, but he was a devotee of the sea, a seafaring sailor, who always found his way home.

               I was with some friends during the fall of 2016 when I realized that there had to be a way to combine my new escape (running) and my dad’s diagnosis. I decided to look for races that are held in support of ALS research or awareness. Being from the Boston area and being a fan of Harpoon, I was so happy when I found the Harpoon 5-Miler for the Angel Fund. Given my dad’s nickname, my friends helped me come up with the idea for “Run For The Captain.” From there, the race took on a life of its own.

               It was during the months between registering, fundraising, and actually running that the race became more than just running a race. It became a day of hope for me and my family and friends. While my dad was unable to make it to the race last year, as around the same time as the race his health took a drastic turn, he was still with me when I finished and when I ran by Castle Island where he used to take me for a hot dog and fries. I mean he was literally with me, because I had him on Face Time for most of it. But now that he is gone, it doesn’t matter because he was with us all as we ran last year, and he’ll be with my two friends and me again this year.

               During last year’s 5 Miler, “Run For The Captain” raised over $3,000 for the Angel Fund.  Ever since the race last year, my team has raised close to $10,000 in fundraising for ALS research from the start of the Harpoon 5-Miler to the finish line of the NYC Marathon. “Run For The Captain” hasn’t stopped running and we don’t plan on stopping any time soon. And even though I wasn’t sure I was going to run this year as everyday brings new joys (memories filled with laughter) and new obstacles to overcome in my life without my dad, any hesitation I had changed when I was asked to write my dad’s story—our story— for this year’s race.  Sharing our story is a way to bring awareness to a disease that is a true monster. Also, why not run for my dad who loved Boston, loved the harbor, loved the route the race runs, and loved that his daughter loved good beer—he was proud of that point especially!

               My dad took on raging seas, raging teenage girls, law school, marriage, more raging seas, but in the end there was one battle he couldn’t win and that was a battle against an opponent who plays dirty and is known by three letters: A-L-S. And while ALS is a tough opponent, we have to believe that some day it will be beatable, curable, and figured out because the world isn’t as bright with out people like “The Capt.” in it and that can’t keep happening because of some disease that hides behind three letters.

               Thank you to all of our family, friends, Harpoon, and The Angel Fund for giving us something to “cheers” over not just on race day but on a lot of days throughout this hard year.

 You keep us all Murphy Strong.

 

Best,

Caroline Murphy - “Run For The Captain”

 

 

Emily Giudice shares her father, Bill Giudice's ALS story:

 

                                                                     

 

I'm running my second Harpoon 5-Miler in honor of my dad, Bill Giudice. He passed away in December 2017 at age 63 after a four year battle with ALS. His sister, Barbara Gordon, daughter Cara Brill and son-in-law Adam Patisteas are all running in memory of him as well.

 

 

My dad was a force of nature, famous among friends and family for his stubbornness, intelligence, and fierce loyalty. He raised his kids to work hard and never settle, which is an attitude that inspired my development of running as a hobby over the last 10 years. While he wasn't a runner himself, I often think of his commitment to hard work and excellence when I'm out on a run that feels tough or blah and I just want to give up. Not to mention the constant reminder I have of what a tremendous gift it is to be able-bodied and healthy each time I lace up my shoes and head outside for a run.

 

 

ALS is a truly horrible disease. It robbed my dad first of his ability to speak and eat, two of his absolute favorite activities. Then it slowly took away his body and mind and left us raw and heartbroken in his absence. I'm running to help bring about a world where no one has to watch their loved ones go through such a nightmare. Please consider joining me on May 17th, or if you're not able to run, then donating to support The Angel Fund.

 

 

Emily

 

 

Megan Yeremian shares how ALS has affected 4 members of her family- The Mandukes

 

 

Harpoon has always held a special place in my heart.  Not only did I meet my husband, Zack, at Harpoon’s 2011 Octoberfest, but the 5-Miler and the Angel Fund for ALS research are particularly meaningful as my family has lost not 1 or 2 or 3, but 4 (possibly even 5) family members to ALS. 

 

             

 

 

 

My Poppop, George Manduke, was the first documented family member to succumb to ALS.  However, we strongly suspect from hearing descriptions from the “old folks” in the community that my Great Grandfather Michael Manduke also had ALS.  According to my mother, the first sign of trouble became apparent in the summer of 1983 when her father began to trip while walking, for no apparent reason. No one had even the slightest inkling that it was the first stages of ALS.  Many months of tests and assorted therapies followed, and the family held on to the hope that it was something treatable. My parents were married in March 1984, and the diagnosis came in September of 1984.  While some people had heard of Lou Gehrig's disease, most people had no idea what ALS did to the patient and their families. With a Monday Night Football game on the TV, Poppop passed at home on October 7, 1985, one year before I was born.  He was 62 years old.

 

 

 

 

 

Nine years would pass before the unthinkable happened again, and my family found out that Poppop's brother, my Great Uncle Nick Manduke, also had ALS.  This discovery shook the entire family, as no one had even considered the possibility that ALS could be familial.  My mother recounts a phone conversation between her mother and my Great Aunt Marie that took place before anyone even considered the idea of another family member developing ALS.  In this conversation, Aunt Marie relayed how her husband Nick one day complained about his steak being tough and hard to cut, when in fact, the steak was tender enough to cut with a butter knife.  We now know he was losing strength in his right hand.  Suspicions grew, and a diagnosis eventually followed.  Suddenly, the scope of what “could be” changed completely.  Now, the whole Manduke family realized that everyone potentially carried the ALS gene and with that, the knowledge that the gene had already been passed on to the next generation.  My Great Uncle Nick passed on November 19, 1994 at the age of 69.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Five years after losing my Great Uncle Nick we lost another Manduke to ALS, my cousin Nick, Great Uncle Nick’s son.  The diagnosis was devastating, since by that time we were well aware of what lay ahead for him and the family. Cousin Nick eventually disclosed to the family that he first knew that he had ALS while standing at his father's grave on the day Great Uncle Nick was buried because he had lost the ability to move one of his pinky fingers.  Cousin Nick put up a herculean fight, holding onto his life for approximately 5 years. He passed on January 12, 2000 at the age of 47.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALS became very real and very personal for me when my Uncle George Manduke, my mother's younger brother, was diagnosed in October 2007.  Although we had already lost 3 other family members by then (and possibly 4, with my great grandfather), it was the first time I was old enough to comprehend the magnitude of this disease, especially for someone whom I had seen nearly every day of my life up until I left for college.  Looking back, although we initially thought he had had a stroke, we realize he had actually been showing symptoms of ALS in the Spring. His speech, ability to eat, drink and swallow were the first to go, with limbs becoming affected as the disease progressed.  The man who had taught me to ride a bike, gave me my first beer, and the man I (and my brother) called every time our car ended up stranded on the side of the road, was gone in just 6 months after being diagnosed, passing on April 7, 2008.  Uncle George was 42 years old. 

 

 

 

 

Much has changed in ALS research and support for the families dealing with this disease since my Poppop passed in 1985. Research efforts and fundraising have lead to the discovery of the specific genes involved in our inherited ALS.  Although testing is available, my mother and her sisters have decided not to find out of they have the “ALS gene.”  While my mother, her sisters, our cousins, my brother, and I know that there is a significant chance some or all of us have the genes for this disease, we hold onto the hope that fundraising and research will continue, with the wish that we won’t have to experience another loss in our family to ALS.  This is especially true for me, as I now have a 5-month old son who I hope never has to experience the devastating effects of ALS. 

 

While the fear from this knowledge can weigh heavy, our losses motivate us to enjoy each day and appreciate the times we have together.  Through our shared experience, our big, caring, fun-loving family never misses a chance to get together and celebrate life over a pint (or two!).  Because of this, I run the Harpoon 5- Miler every year in honor of George, George, Nick, and Nick, to raise awareness and funds to continue the research needed to end this disease.  Hopefully in a few short years my son, Kevin George (named after his grandfathers, great grandfather, and great uncle) will be running it with me, and our efforts will contribute to a cure. 

This IS the HARPOON 5-Miler, and it does take place at the Harpoon Brewery... so you better believe we’ll have kegs and kegs of Harpoon beers tapped and ready at the finish! We think every great run deserves a great drink, so get ready to celebrate with 4,000 of your closest friends! Explore all of our brands here.

Important Notes for the Post Party 

• Bring your ID on race day. All runners will have to go to the Wristband/ID Station to get carded and receive a wristband in order to drink beer post race.
• The race starts and finishes down the street from the Brewery. 
• Your 2 beer tickets (or 3 if you're a Friend of Harpoon!) and post-race refreshment tickets are attached to your bib. If you purchased extra beer tickets you'll get these when you receive your bib.  Make sure you bring them with you on race day!
• Family and friends are welcome.  Suggested donation $20, at The Angel Fund booth.
• Additional beer tickets can be purchased on site for $8 each.
• Runners will have the option to check a bag on race day. There is no cost, but donations are appreciated. If you bring a bag with you on race day, and would like to check it, you will be given have a corresponding bag tag. Note: Bags must be picked up by 1:00 pm.
• We have the best race partners we can find, so have fun visiting our sponsor booths for samples, swag, and extra fun all day long!

 

Party Schedule 

10:30 AM: Party begins!!

12:00 PM: Awards ceremony

1:30 PM: Last call

2:00 PM: Party ends

The Peter Frates Foundation is a newly formed 501c3 non-profit with the mission to assist progressed ALS patients and their families with the overwhelming cost of home health care. As the disease of ALS progresses through the patient’s body, the employment of specialized and skilled providers is imperative for required level care assuring the stability of the patient as they continue to live in their home surrounded by the love and comfort of family and friends.

 

“Be passionate, be genuine, be hardworking, and don’t ever be afraid to be great.”

 

A former Captain of the Boston College baseball team and professional baseball player in Europe, Pete Frates was diagnosed with ALS in March of 2012, at the age of 27. Since his diagnosis, Pete has enjoyed the strength and support of his family and new bride, Julie. Pete and Julie were married in June of 2013, and together they, as well as his whole family, have taken an active role in raising awareness and funds for ALS research.

To make a donation to the Pete Frates Foundation, click here.

Please see previous event's results here! 

 

2017 Race Results

2018 Race Results

2019 Race Results

2020 Race Results

2021 Race Results

*2020 and 2021 Race Results are based on participants entering their own time post race.

2022 In-Person Harpoon 5-Miler Results

2023 In-Person Harpoon 5-Miler Results

2024 In-Person Harpoon 5-Miler Results

Registration is first come, first served – and spots are going to go quickly!

 

For those of you who are counting down the seconds until registration opens, we’ve created some “Pro Tips”.

 

 

1.Set your alarm for 11:59am EST.

We expect the race to fill up extremely quickly. Clear your calendar, make a ‘lunch meeting’ for yourself, and don’t forget!

 

2. Finish your registration as quickly as possible!

Your spot is NOT guaranteed when you start the registration process. It is guaranteed when you complete the form, and your credit card is charged. If the race fills up while you’re still attempting to register, you will be locked out. Make sure to complete your registration ASAP! 

 

3. Returning Runners: Test Your Log-In Credentials

There is NOTHING worse that forgetting your password in the moment you need it most. If you ran the Harpoon 5-Miler last year, or if you’ve ever run a race with RunSignUp before, you will already have a profile set up with them. Test your username and password NOW to make sure you don’t get locked out.

 

4. New Runners: Create a RunSignUp profile ahead of time!

Head to RunSignUp.com NOW and create a runner profile here. It will save you a few steps on Registration Day— your personal information will already be entered when you start to register.

 

5. Have all of your personal information ready at noon!

This includes your credit card number and Emergency Contact info. Save yourself the extra seconds of riffling through your wallet or scrolling through your phone. 

 

6. Become a Friend of Harpoon NOW.

Friends of Harpoon receive an extra beer ticket on race day. If you want to become a Friend of Harpoon, don’t attempt to do it during registration--- it’s only going to add an extra step and slow you down. Click here to sign up today!

 

7. Fundraisers and 4-Pack Teams: Do NOT worry about assembling your teams just yet!

Focus on getting yourself signed up (and, of course, badgering your friends to sign up). You can assemble your teams once registration is full. 

 

 

Questions? Check out our Registration FAQs here, or email us at 5Miler@Harpoon.com.

Harpoon 5-Miler presented by PUMA

 

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. 

 

 

Any additional questions, please email events@tracs.net

 

 

Registration Opens: Monday, February 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM 

The Harpoon 5-Miler is SOLD OUT for 2025.

 

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+*

 

Frequently Asked Registration Questions

 

Will there be day-of registration available?

No, there will not. Register before May 1 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.

 

 

Registration Opens: Monday, February 3 at 11:00am EST

 

Training Runs: 

We will have 3 training runs prior to the 5-Miler on Sunday, May 18. 

Training Run #1: 3 miles, 6PM on Wednesday, April 23 at Marathon Sports Cambridge, 1654 Massachusetts Ave

Training Run #2: 4 miles, 6PM on Wednesday, April 30 at Marathon Sports Cambridge, 1654 Massachusetts Ave

Training Run #3: 5 miles, 6PM on Wednesday, May 7 at Harpoon Brewery

 

Bib pick-ups:

For 2025, we will mail your bib to you so you can arrive at Harpoon Brewery ready to race! 

 

Race Day: 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

 

 

We would not be able to host the Harpoon 5-Miler year after year without our hard-working, loyal, and enthusiastic volunteer crew. From start to finish, our volunteers are friendly and motivating, making the Harpoon 5-Miler experience that much more memorable for participants and spectators. Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers from past, present, and future races! We hope you can join us again this year on Sunday, May 18, 2025!

 

VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE:

🎽 Commemorative volunteer t-shirt
😋 Light breakfast and post-shift refreshments
🍺🍺 2 beer tickets for the post-race party
🎉 Post-race party at Harpoon Brewery
💃 Dance party with DJ Steve Greco!

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:

Volunteers must be 21 years or older. 

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AS A VOLUNTEER

 

Volunteer Positions:

Runner Solution Volunteers: Assist runners with replacement bibs, runner shirt exchange and direct runners to the start line.

Greeting/Crowd Volunteers: Help guide runners to post-race party, and hand out pint glasses and medals to the finishers.

Start/Finish Volunteers: Stand at the start/finish line to point runners to the post-race party, as well as set up water at the finish line.

Course Volunteers: Direct runners on the course and cheer them on! 

Water Stop Volunteers: Set up/break down the water stop, hand out water to runners as they pass, and cheer the runners on.

Food Line Volunteers: Set up food for runners, keep the food stocked and clean up afterwards.

• **Food Line volunteers will also receive a $25 Harpoon gift card**

Bag Check Volunteers: Collect or return the runner's bags. 

 

Questions?  Email events@tracs.net

 

 

        

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