The Great Stew Chase
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Event
The Great Stew Chase is an annual road race organized by the Wyoma Lions Club in Lynn, Massachusetts. The 50th running is scheduled for February 1, 2026. The race began in 1975 and is described in the event text as the third oldest 15K in the United States. Past editions have attracted over 200 participants. The event is noted as a preparation race for the Boston Marathon for some runners.
Race details
- 15K Individual
- 2 by 4.6 mile Relay (each runner completes half the 15K)
The course is a marked city road course with a two hour course limit. An earlier start is offered for runners who expect to need more time to finish. The relay handoff is at the parking lot of 4 Dearborn Ave (Vortex Corporation). Timing is provided by the ChronoTrack System. Relay entrants receive a t-shirt and refreshments and there are no relay prize categories. Entry fees vary by registration period; the event lists early bird and later price tiers for each race option. The event location is given as 177 Lynnfield St, Lynn, MA, and the Wyoma Lions Club is listed as the event contact. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
