5K for CAD: Conquering Aortic Disease

About this Event Charles "Chuck" Doherty lost his life suddenly last year at age 34 after finishing an ordinary 8-mile run due to complications associated from a bicuspid aortic valve. BAV disease is the most common congenital heart defect, affecting an estimated one out of every 50 people. The Charles A. Doherty Memorial Foundation (CADMF) was established in 2013 to aid efforts to prevent premature deaths arising from this condition by raising awareness and funds dedicated to BAV research. An avid runner, a 5K road race was the perfect way to honor Chuck's memory and fundraise for a great cause at the same time. Proceeds of this USATF-sanctioned event will be donated to the Bicuspid Aortic Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization.

Course Information The race will begin across the street from the Tavern in the Square at Kohl's (150 Lexington Street). From there, the course will proceed down Meadow Road, turn onto Middlesex Turnpike and then onto Terrace Hall Avenue. The course will then turn down Hilltop Drive onto Brown Avenue before returning back to Lexington Street, concluding at Kohl's. Refreshments and awards will be held across the street at the Tavern in the Square.

Registration/Number Pick-up Registration and number pick up will take place the day of the race at the Tavern in the Square (1 New England Executive Park). Refreshments will be available here before and after the race.

T-shirts T-shirts will be provided to the first 400 registrants and can be picked up upon registration the day of the race.

Parking Ample parking is available at 1 New England Executive Park.

Awards Overall male and female winners will each receive a $100 gift card to the Tavern in the Square. Prizes will also be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each age group.