A holiday tradition and one of our most popular events of the year!
The Run: A point-to-point run from behind the Fire Station in Sterling, MA to O’Connor’s Restaurant on the West Boylston line in Worcester, MA
The Logistics: Your best bet is to get to O’Connor’s by 11:15-11:30 and carpool. (Check our Facebook Social Group for more details.) The run starts at NOON. We do a small section of the Mass Central Rail Trail if it is clear of ice and snow, otherwise the course continues along Rt. 12 South, then Left on Rt. 140, and then Right onto Worcester St. to O’Connor’s. The road is not closed to traffic, so be cautious of those holiday drivers!
Can I run out AND back? YES. The regular run is approximately 7.4 miles according to someone’s Garmin one time. The double is more like 15, and yes, multiple people do it every year. You’ll want to aim to get to the fire station before noon to run back with the group.
Not a CMS member yet? Join today online or bring cash/your checkbook to the restaurant, we’ll have membership forms available (this also goes for all of you late with your renewals too!) at the party.
But I am slow! It’s a fun group run, and there are people at every pace. You will have plenty of people to run with no matter what, you just have to show up! If you are worried about the distance, check out the CMS Facebook Group, almost every year there are a few groups that arrange to do less miles.
WILL THERE BE FOOD? Light Snacks, Clam Chowder and Butternut Bisque will be served!
How much does it cost? The Christmas Eve run is FREE to all members!
NEW THIS YEAR: Bring an unwrapped Gift for our Gift Swap! Suggested price range for the gift is $10 minimum. Everyone that brings a gift will receive a gift!