Against the Tide Hopkinton
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About the race
Against the Tide is the 35th annual multi-sport event at Hopkinton State Park in Hopkinton, MA, held to benefit the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC). MBCC is described as the only Massachusetts nonprofit focused on preventing breast cancer from environmental causes. Funds raised support community education programs, a webinar series, and a student environmental health program. The event program includes swims, runs, and a fitness walk.
Route maps are provided for the swim and run/walk courses. Participants may create or join a team during registration; new teams cannot be created after registration is complete. Transfer to a different sub-event is possible with a $1.95 processing fee. Registration details listed by the organizer note that online registration closes at 5:00 PM on the evening of June 11th and that walk-in registration is available the morning of the event at the registration tent.
Bibs must be picked up at registration on the morning of the event; there is no early bib pickup. Refunds are not allowed. Minor children must have parent or guardian authorization and the parent or guardian must sign the Release and Indemnity Agreement. Wetsuits are permitted.
No pets are allowed on the beach except service animals. The event page lists current fundraising progress and a fundraising goal for MBCC. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
