We are proud to present the 9th annual Jack Kerouac 5K Road Race

Jack Kerouac is a central figure in the history of Lowell Massachusetts. Born and raised here, his work exemplifies the gentle grit and tone of our city. We here honor his contributions to twentieth-century literature and culture by dedicating our race to his memory and to the spirit in which he lived his life.

Time:
Race-day registration opens at 10:00AM. Race starts at 12:00 Noon sharp.

Place:
Hookslides Kelly's (Lowell's best sports bar) 19 Merrimack Street Lowell MA. Map

Course:
3.1 miles starting at Kerouac Park. (Course Map) This loop connects three parks: Kerouac Park, Fort Hill Park and Shedd Park. The loop includes a hill at about one-half mile.

Entry Fee:
$25 pre entry (on-line registration closes sept. 23) $30 race day. Entry fee is non-refundable.

Collectible Jack Kerouac Micro-tec race shirt to first 400 entrants.

Age Groups:
Top five male and female overall and top five in the following categories: 19 and under*, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and over.

Benefit:
Race proceeds go to the Jack Kerouac Scholarship awarded to a Lowell High School graduating senior planning a major in literature or the arts.

Chip timing, splits every mile, two aid stations

Fun!
Post-race party includes refreshments and adult beverages, raffles and giveaways, and Live Music throughout the afternoon.

Race Record Holders:

Mens record holder Jack Kerouac 5K race, Lowell Mass Men 15:10

Benjamin Ndaya

2007

Women's record holder, Jack Kerouac5K, Lowell Mass Women 18:00

Kara Haas

2004

Thank you to our sponsors:

A. Justin McCarthy, P.C. — Westford
American Red Cross — Haverhill
Bobs Tees Custom Screen Printing — Pelham
C&E Realty — Lawrence
The Chaput Family — Lowell
Conway Insurance Agency — Lowell
Crown Plaza Hotel — Worcester
Attorney Elaine Eliopoulos — Waltham
Glass Beehive Communication — North Chelmsford
Gold's Gym — Chelmsford
Hannaford Supermarket — Dracut
Hefco Wiring and Electrical Installation — Lowell
Kannan & Pricone Plumbing — Methuen
La Boniche Bistro — Lowell
Attorney Michael E. Lombard — Andover
Merrimack Repertory Theater — Lowell
Middlesex County Sheriffs Department
Minuteman Press — Lowell
Orthopaedic Surgical Associates — Lowell
Phil Shea — Westford
Precision Forms — Haverhill
Senator Steven Panagiotakos
Sullivan Farms Homemade Ice Cream — Tyngsboro
Trinity Emergency Medical Service — Lowell