Welcome to the online home of the Mystic Runners Club.
Join the Mystic Runners!
6:45pm at the "Q" EVERY Wednesday night, Rain or Shine, Light or Dark!
No Membership Required!
New Out And Back Route due to North Ave Construction
Due to construction on North Ave, we will be running an out and back course until mid-late May. The course starts and finishes at the north end of the hotel by the UPS and FedEx boxes of Lakeside Park, then heading out and right down North Ave, right on Quannapowitt Parkway, staying right to the first path, then right on the path at the beach, right on Lowell Street, then right onto Main Street, follow Main Street to the cone, which is about 1.56 miles from the start just after Central Street which will be on your left, then turn around at the cone and come back.
Starting Thursday, April 4th track transitioned to the track at Reading Memorial High School.
Reading Memorial High School is located at 62 Oakland Road, Reading.
We will still be starting the workouts at 6:30 pm.
Lake Walkers Are Back!
Every Wednesday, during the good weather there will be walks at the lake, starting at 6:30 before the weekly 5k. Come join us for a walk around Lake Q at your own pace.
Walkers/joggers, those trying just to get motivated, and those working to speed up their pace, are all welcome
Journey for Sight
The Reading Lions Club/Friends of Reading Recreation Journey for Sight returns July 18th. It begins at 6:30 pm at Memorial Park, Reading. There will be a DJ and refreshments, including pizza.
Location of the Weekly Q
Every Wednesday at the lakeside office park on North Ave, Wakefield. Registration begins at 6pm, announcements at 6:35 and the race will begin at 6:45.
New Out and Back course around the North end of the Lake. The race fee is still $2.
Do you want to become a member?
2024 GRAND PRIX
2024 Leaders as of 3/24/2024 (Yellow denotes "Go Getters")
TOP 3 MALES
Isaac Mugo 15
Dave Corbett 11
Christian Brackett 10
Ken O'Brien 7
Dave Sanford 7
TOP 3 FEMALES
Julie Dragon 13
Paula Desmond 11
Donna Corbett 11
Jen Panacopoulos 6
Amy Crane 6
Nora Lyman 6
For complete points lists see Grand Prix 2024 page
TRACK NEWS
Outdoor Track:
Winter Track takes place on Thursdays at Reading High School.
Costs nothing for a coached training plan. Workouts take place in nearby Poet's Corner neighborhood at 6:30
Next Board Meeting:
The most recent Mystic Board of Directors was April 10th
Board of Directors
President Ken O'Brien
VP Katie Cronin
Secretary Jen Panacopoulos
Treasurer David Parziale
At-Large Directors
Oscar Dirks ('1/24) Troy Brogan ('1/24)
Erin-Ward Dirks ('1/25) Everett McBride(1/24)
Christian Brackett(1/25) John Archibald(1/25)