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Urban Raid Comes to Faneuil Hall Marketplace July 27

On Saturday, July 27 at 9 a.m., Urban Raid Boston at Faneuil Hall Marketplace will be the first ever obstacle course to take place directly on the streets of Boston. RAID has secured an unprecedented 5 kilometer (3.1 mile) Downtown Boston course which weaves throughout the city, beginning and ending in Faneuil Hall Marketplace. The course is open to people of all fitness levels aged 16 and higher. There are both competitive and non-competitive divisions. Charity Partners: Camp Sunshine, which provides respite, support, joy and hope to children with life threatening illnesses and their immediate families, and Family Reach Foundation to help families fighting cancer. Sponsors: Shipyard Brewing Company Corepower, Zico Coconut Water, Surthrival, Kimpton Hotels, The Air Force, and Kind Snacks.  The event starts at :00 AM start and closes with award ceremony 30 mins after last participant finishes ( approximately 11 am) Afterparty at Ned Devine’s in Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Registration, Start and Finish at Faneuil Hall Marketplace,4 South Market Street, Boston, MA 02109

 

About Faneuil Hall Marketplace

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Shop, Dine & Experience America’s First Open Marketplace. Faneuil Hall Marketplace is one of the nation’s premiere retail destinations representing a unique blend of history with innovative retail concepts. The cobblestone streets are home to world famous restaurants, worldwide cuisine, unique shops and a one-of-a-kind festival atmosphere. Renowned for outdoor entertainment, the marketplace is host to internationally recognized acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, magicians and more. Faneuil Hall Marketplace is an Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation property. For more information, please visit www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com, like us on Facebook or follow us on twitter @FaneuilHall

About the RAID Series: (www.raidevents.com)

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The RAID Series is a cutting-edge race series designed for a new breed of cross training athlete. Athletes are invited to experience the next generation of obstacle racing; one that features varied terrain, large-scale customized infrastructure, and extraordinary venues that range from picturesque beaches, to energized downtown metros, to breath-taking mountain sides.

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