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May 2022
May 22, 2022 – Running Into Summer 5K Road Race
About This Event The first Running Into Summer 5K, held in partnership with Rapscallion Table & Tap, is organized by the same group who has organized the popular Running Out Of Summer 5K for the past 5 years and benefits AccesSportAmerica. Join us for a scenic and fast course along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, followed by food, drinks, and fun at Rapscallion Table & Tap. Join us for just this race or sign up for both Running Into Summer…
Find out more »June 2022
June 21, 2022 – Summer Solstice Bike Ride
Summer Solstice Bike Ride, June 21 6:00 p.m., Pedal Power, Bike and Ski, 176 Great Road, Acton Parking available across the street Bike or walk on the BFRT Stay for Pizza afterwards Contact: tmichelman@gmail.com
Find out more »June 25, 2022 – Carlisle Old Home Day
Food, entertainment and more right in Carlisle Center. Visit our booth to learn about the current trail in Lowell, Chelmsford, Westford, Carlisle, and Acton, and get updates on construction of the bridge over Route 2 and the extension of the trail into Sudbury and Framingham. Contact: Glenn Reed greed@energyfuturesgroup.com, 978-807-2785
Find out more »October 2022
Chapel Challenge Duathlon
This event is commemorating the 100th year anniversary of Concord Academy. Students, Alumni and faculty will be creating several teams that will run and bike their way from the original (approximate) location of the campus chapel in Barnstead NH to its current location on school property. Start point: Chelmsford Municipal Parking lot. End point: NARA Park
Find out more »November 2022
November 20, 2022 – Friends Annual Meeting and 20th Anniversary Celebration
Come celebrate the progress of the BFRT and the 20th anniversary of the Friends. Sunday, November 20 at 2 p.m. Pedal Power Bike and Ski, 176 Great Road, (Rte. 2A), Acton, MA Light refreshments will be served. Parking is available at Patriot Square, across Great Road from Pedal Power.
Find out more »April 2023
Carlisle Route To Sustainability Day
Friends of BFRT will join other local groups to highlight environmental sustainability issues Come join this town event which will include a myriad of displays on environmental sustainability issues, information on steps we can take to affect positive impact and various fun activities for the whole family. This event will include town departments and committees along with non-profits, local groups, local farms and individuals, all highlighting environmentally conscious efforts and practices. You’ll find information ranging from decarbonizing your home to…
Find out more »Framingham Earth Day
Come be inspired to live more sustainably upon the earth, and learn about all of the great eco changes Framingham is involved in! Local Eco Organizations, Farms and Exhibitors, Live Music, Family Activities, Recycling Opportunities and FUN! We are extremely grateful to the MWRTA for offering this FREE shuttle that will run from Downtown Framingham to the Framingham Centre Common throughout the festival. The bus can be picked up at any of the stops, or hailed down along its route.…
Find out more »Norwegian Foot March for Food Drive
Fund raising walk on the trail on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 7:00 am.
Find out more »May 2023
May 20, 2023 – Groundbreaking ceremony for Phase 2D in Sudbury
DON’T MISS THIS RAIL TRAIL CELEBRATION EVENT! The event will be held at Parkinson Field (north side of Hudson Road). Join us on Saturday May 20th at the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Phase 2D “groundbreaking event” in Sudbury from 10am – 11:30am (rain or shine). MassDOT has scheduled this official ceremony for residents to celebrate the start of 5.1 miles of construction for this fantastic community facility. The event program will feature several speakers, including Secretary of Transportation Gina Fiandaca;…
Find out more »West Concord Mural Unveiling
On May 20th, 2023 at 3:00pm, the Mural will be presented to the public. Come to the unveiling of the new 24-foot mural showing a map of the BFRT on May 20 at 3 p.m. at 40 Beharrell Street in West Concord (adjacent to the trail near the Nashoba Brook bridge crossing). The map, coordinated by Art for All, depicts features of each of the towns along the trail. Come for the ceremony; stay for the cake!
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