The Great Stew Chase
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Event overview
The Great Stew Chase is an annual road race held in Lynn, Massachusetts. The 50th running is scheduled for February 1, 2026. The event is organized by the Wyoma Lions Club. The race began in 1975 and is described as one of the oldest recurring 15K events in the United States. Past editions have drawn over 200 participants.
Race details
- 15K individual race
- 2 by 4.6 mile relay (each runner covers half the total distance)
The course is marked and has a two-hour time limit. Runners who expect to be near the two-hour limit may use an earlier start option. The relay handoff is located in the parking lot at 4 Dearborn Ave. Relay participants receive a t-shirt and refreshments; there are no prize categories for the relay. Chip timing is provided using the ChronoTrack system. Registration fees vary by registration date with early-bird, regular, late, and race-day pricing. The event is used by some runners as preparation for spring marathons. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.