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BAA announces three-race series - TheEd - 19-10-2011 BOSTON – In anticipation of its upcoming 125th Anniversary in 2012, the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced the establishment of a three-race series. The B.A.A. Distance Medley will begin with the B.A.A. 5K on April 15, 2012, followed by the B.A.A. 10K on June 24, and the B.A.A. Half Marathon on October 7. Each of the three races will have its own prize purse. In addition, the male and female series champions will earn $100,000 in prize money. Scoring for the B.A.A. Distance Medley will be based on total, elapsed time. For example, someone who runs 14:00 minutes at the 5K, 29:00 at the 10K and 1:04:30 for the Half Marathon would end the series with a time of 1:47:30. This unique scoring system is intended to maximize interest in the series among runners, the general public, and the media. Everyone who completes all three races will be awarded a special commemorative medal for the series in addition to receiving a finisher’s medal for each race. First race of Distance Medley Second race of Distance Medley Third race of Distance Medley Event: B.A.A. 5K B.A.A. 10K B.A.A. Half Marathon Date: Sunday, April 15 Sunday, June 24 Sunday, October 7 Start time: 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Distance: 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) 13.1 miles Start/finish: Copley Square, Boston Boston Common Franklin Park, Boston Established: 2009 2011 2001 Registration for each event will be held on the B.A.A.’s web site: baa.org Athletes contending for the series title will be posted to a leader board on the B.A.A. web site. Each of the three events comprising the B.A.A. Distance Medley starts and finishes at a different, iconic Boston venue and showcases a different part of the City. The B.A.A. makes annual contributions to city services, agencies or advocacy groups. Beneficiaries include the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, Boston Centers for Youth and Families, Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Boston Park Rangers, Franklin Park Zoo, and Friends of the Public Garden. Youth races will be held in conjunction with each event. “B.A.A. races offer runners uncommon racing opportunities in Boston,” said Thomas S. Grilk, B.A.A. Executive Director. “We appreciate the partnership we enjoy with the Mayor’s Office which highlights this renowned, running city.” “In 2012, the B.A.A. Distance Medley will give Boston a series of races unique to the sport and is yet another way we are promoting our neighborhoods and our citizens,” said Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino. “Together with the B.A.A., we are encouraging health, fitness and an active lifestyle by providing inspirational opportunities in which anyone may participate.”