Recreate the ride

From the shores of Charlestown to the Hancock-Clarke House in Lexington, Paul Revere rode 13.1 miles warning the early settlers of British movements. Run it this Saturday, April 12!

The route

The course is 13.1 miles and includes almost 600 feet of elevation gain. You can add the route to compatible devices by clicking the link at right. A full description of the course is as follows:

  • Mile 0.0 - Start at City Square Park in Charlestown and head north on Main Street.

  • Mile 1.0 - Arrive at Sullivan Square, proceed counter-clockwise around the rotary and take the second exit onto Cambridge Street.

  • Mile 1.5 - At Inner Belt Road, turn around and head back to Sullivan Square. 

  • Mile 2.0 - Continue counter-clockwise around Sullivan Square and take the first exit onto Maffa Way (this quickly turns into Broadway).

  • Mile 3.4 - Fork right onto Main Street, passing Paul Revere Park on your left.

  • Mile 4.1 - Medford Street merges with Main Street, continue north on Main Street.

  • Mile 5.1 - Mystic Avenue merges with Main Street, continue north on Main Street.

  • Mile 5.3 - At Medford Square, take a left on High Street.

  • Mile 5.8 - At the roundabout at Winthrop Square, proceed counter-clockwise to the second exit, continuing on High Street.

  • Mile 7.0 - Continue straight through both roundabouts at the Mystic Valley Parkway onto Medford Street.

  • Mile 7.6 - Turn left to stay on Medford Street. 

  • Mile 7.7 - Take a right onto Mass Ave.

  • Mile 9.1 - Take a left onto Appleton Street

  • Mile 9.4 - Bear right onto Paul Revere Road.

  • Mile 9.5 - Paul Revere Road jogs slightly to the right.

  • Mile 9.8 - Rejoin Mass Ave.

  • Mile 12.8 - At the Lexington Battle Green, bear right onto Bedford Street.

  • Mile 12.9 - Take a right onto Hancock Street.

  • Mile 13.1 - Arrive at the Hancock-Clarke House.

Schedule

The plan is to start running from Charlestown at approximately 1:15pm.

If you are leaving a car in Lexington, give adequate time. If you’re taking the T, check the bus schedule.

Logistics

No transportation is being provided between the start and finish. The recommendation is to leave a car near the finish line, get a ride or take the T to Charlestown, and then run back to Lexington.

By public transit: Unfortunately, commuting by T on a Saturday is not very convenient, but it is possible. Best option is to take the 62/76 bus to Alewife, then Red line to Downtown Crossing, then Orange line to North Station. Note that the 62/76 only runs once an hour.

By bike: Biking down the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway to the Somerville Community Path is a comfortable option.

By car: Public parking is available next to the Minuteman Bikeway, less than a half mile from the finish. Parking in Charlestown is limited.