The Mathews Outdoor Club’s Mathews Marathon has officially been certified by USA Track & Field as a Boston Qualifying event, beginning this year. This means that participants can now use their finish times from the Mathews Marathon to qualify for the Boston Marathon.
This year’s Mathews Marathon will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, beginning and ending in the historic courthouse area. The course takes place along flat, back roads.
The marathon features three race options, including the full marathon (Boston Qualifying), half marathon and relay team option.
Runners and their families are invited to enjoy a “carbo load” pasta dinner on Oct. 17. This dinner is free for runners and is provided at a low cost to their loved ones. The dinner will be hosted by the Mathews Family YMCA and the Mathews Women’s Giving Circle.
Registration for the race closes on Saturday. For details and registration, visit mocva.net....