About the Race
What is the BC Race to Educate?
The BC Race to Educate is a family-friendly road race fundraiser to benefit Saint Columbkille Partnership School in Brighton, MA. The race takes place at Boston College, and runners enjoy starting and ending the race inside Alumni Stadium. Started by Coach Mike Cavanaugh and the BC hockey team in 2011, it has grown dramatically. Runners, walkers, sponsors, families, BC athletes, musicians, and alumni all come together to make a difference in the lives of the students at Saint Columbkille.
How much money is raised?
In 2024, we raised $165,000. The funds raised support programs and services ensuring that all students at STCPS receive a high-quality Catholic education. Thank you for your support!
What is Saint Columbkille Partnership School?
Saint Cols is a vibrant pre-K through Grade 8 Catholic school in Brighton, MA. In 2006, Saint Columbkille School, like so many urban Catholic schools, was slated for closure. With the support of Boston College and its Lynch School of Education and Human Development, as well as the continued commitment of Saint Columbkille Parish and the Archdiocese of Boston, Saint Columbkille School was saved. Fast forward to 2025, and we are a diverse school of 375 students with more than 25 different languages spoken in the homes of our students.
What race distances do you offer?
The 5K race is a 3.1-mile loop through the Boston College campus. The start and finish takes place in Alumni Stadium. It's quite an experience! This race is available to all runners, including adults and students age 12 and above.
For those under the age of 12 who are not running the 5K, we also offer a kids fun run. A 50-yard dash takes place in Alumni Stadium for children age 4 and under. A timed 1K race, which is about 0.62 miles, for children ages 5 to 11 starts in Alumni Stadium, includes a quick loop outside the stadium and finishes on the football field back at the starting line.
What time are the race events?
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- Bib and t-shirt pick-up from 3:00-4:30pm at Saint Columbkille Partnership School plaza, 25 Arlington St. Brighton, MA 02135.
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- 8 - 9 a.m. - Day-of registration, additional bib and t-shirt pick-up
- 8:45 a.m. - Kids 50-Yard Run (Ages 4 and younger)
- 8:50 a.m. - Kids 1K Run (Ages 5-7)
- 9:00 a.m. - Kids 1K Run (Ages 8-11)
- 9:20 a.m. - Opening Ceremony
- 9:30 a.m. - 5k Run/Walk
Where should I park?
BC’s Beacon St. Garage (156 Beacon Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467) and Commonwealth Garage (40 St Thomas Moore Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467) are FREE from 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Walk to Gate D to enter the stadium. Gate D can be accessed directly off Campanella Way, directly to the left as you exit the Beacon St Garage. You may be required to take a ticket upon entering; however, the gates are scheduled to be up/open upon exiting. Please arrive no later than 8:15 a.m. to park before road closures begin.
