@ The Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle, which runs every May at the Blessing of the Bay Boathouse in Somerville and celebrates the return of the river herring, includes a 5K run/walk race and three paddle distances and our FREE bike ride. Parking – On street parking is available. Additionally, parking at the Somerville District Courthouse, 175 Fellsway, is a .5 mile walk to the Boathouse. Register There is a price for the run & paddle aspects of the event. For anyone that’s looking to join/ participate in the 5K event before the Bike portion – please use the access code: PARTNER2026 – It’s a 25% discount code. If you don’t have a 2026 Bike to the Sea Membership then you can only go on 1 ride organized by Bike to the Sea per year. Basic memberships cost $30 and are available here. You can also make a general donation to MyRWA at any time here to thank the organization for keeping the Mystic River and its surrounding communities beautiful and healthy. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live
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