Registration closes 2/10 at noon. Number pick up & race day registration at 8AM
There are two race courses: 5 miles (USATF Certified) and 3.7-miles (6K). Both are loop courses. Runners must choose which race they will participate in when registering.
The unique couple's competition caters to, and encourages couples. Not just husband-wife, but father-daughter, mother-son and a catch all male-female-open are the couple categories. The rule is that one member of the couple has to run the 5 mile and the other has to run the 6K. The couples with the lowest total time win the category.
Entry-fee: $25 until Jan 31st - $30 after Jan 31st and on race day
Long Sleeve shirts: To the first 500 to register!
Online registration closes Friday Feb 10th at 12:00 noon
Mail-in forms must be postmarked by Jan 31st, 2017
Registration closes 2/10 at noon. Number pick up & race day registration at 8AM
Races begin at 8:00am at First Church of Christ, 10 Church St., Bradford, MA
Additional parking available at Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 S Main St, Haverhill, MA 01835
BVR Parking – There is NO parking allowed on South Main St (Rte 125). The Haverhill Police have requested that nobody park on Salem St between South Main St and Hawthorn St. There are plenty of side streets near to the race site for parking. Also, we have been granted permission to use the parking lot at Northpoint Bible College on South Park St, only 1 ½ blocks from race site. Interactive map
Homemade soup and bread, fresh fruit, yogurt, warm cider , Raffles and a special Valentines gift to all finishers<
Lots of Goodies: All finishers get a box of chocolates. Category winners receive custom, commemorative medals. Flowers by Steve makes sure that everyone gets a Valentines flower just for showing up.
Individuals (both races)
Top 3 Male & Female Overall
1st Male & Female in each category
(14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & over)
Couple Teams
1st place team in each category
Open Male/Female
Husband/Wife
Father/Daughter
Mother/Son
Note: To be eligible for the couples team category, one team member must run the 6K race and the other team member must run the 5 mile race. Separate entry forms for each team member must be submitted together, with teammate and category indicated.
Enjoy this sweltering weather, the 26th Bradford Valentine Race is only 6 months away on February 11th, you'll be longing for the heat again!
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The Bradford Valentine Road Race
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There are two race courses: 5 miles (USATF Certified) and 3.7-miles (6K). Both are loop courses. Runners must choose which race they will participate in when registering.
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Bradford Valentine RaceThat was not even our coldest year
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Chip MannNever when it comes to running. We can add layers, but can only get stripped to a point, then it;s over.
2 months agoJessica CostaOh yeah! This year's race was a real bone chiller!
2 months agoJulie GagneOh my god!!! Sooooo cold
2 months agoCarol GagneIt was freezing!!!!!!
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Click here to support Sapienza Memorial Restoration Fund by Mark Donais
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We need YOU to make this happen! Sometime during the month of February 2016 the Sapienza Memorial Track and Athletic Field sign at Haverhill HIgh School was vandalized as well as the spot light that reflects upon the sign. This Go Fund Me page is being launched to restore the lettering on the p...
View Haverhill Community TV's profile of the 25th Bradford Valentine Race on YouTube.
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The Haverhill Journal - February 25, 2016 - Valentine Road Race, Underground Railroad, Comm. Compact
The Haverhill Journal - February 25, 2016 - Haverhill, MA Hearts are Racing at the 25th Bradford Valentine Road Race: 0:39 The Underground Railroad in greate...
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What do you think, who's responsible?
Are Racers Responsible for Knowing the Course?
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At a 5K in Daytona, Florida, on February 7, race organizers disqualified the top 10 finishers for inadvertently cutting a half-mile off the course. The route circled the Daytona Speedway along the 2.5-mile oval track, plus a 0.6-mile detour on the infield. Roughly a mile in, a volunteer in charge of…
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Bradford Valentine RaceAs a race director, I believe that it's my responsibility to provide an accurately marked and monitored course. Which includes training volunteers to know the course directions.
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Gear Tip: How To Tie Your Shoes
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Best Way to Tie Your Shoes The Best Way To Tie Your Shoes The Best Way To Tie Your Shoes Gear Tip: Squirrel Hole Lacing Technique Use this lacing technique to lock in your heel on rough trail runs.
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Which of the past T-shirt designs was your favorite?
Shaun IrvingI liked the postage stamp designs.
7 months ago · 1T-shirts from all 25 years of the Bradford Valentine Race were on display overhead in the gym. Thank you to all 314 runners who braved the balmy 20° temps to join us to celebrate the 25th BVR. We hope to see you all back next year.
Official results:
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Follow the Olympic Trial Marathon in Los Angeles live on ChronoTrack Live.
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It's the first time the men's and women's marathon will have live coverage.
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