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Annual Herring Run & Paddle (+Bike Ride)
May 17 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
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.
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.