Robot Race and Human 5K

• 5K Run:- Run 3.1 Miles

The Vecna Cares Robot Race and Human 5k supports the work of bringing cutting edge healthcare technology and innovation to underserved communities around the world. The event is centered around a Human 5k through scenic Cambridge and a Robot Race where New England's best robot minds compete in a battle of wits and technology. The event also includes activities for all ages including a kid's race, a robot petting zoo, raffles, and opportunities to learn more about the work of Vecna Cares.

Event details and schedule

When

Sunday, 10 April 2016

7:00 am – Onsite Registration
9:45 am – Kids' Run
10:00 am – Human 5K Start
11:00 am – Robot Race
11:45am - Awards Ceremony

Where

36 Cambridge Park Drive, Cambridge, MA 02140 (directly outside Alewife Station)

Route

The course will be around Alewife in Cambridge.

Fees

Robot fee schedule is the same as humans

Individual 5K or Robot

• $25 before 2/28/16
• $30 before 4/7/16
• $35 on Race Day

Team 5K or Robot (per person/robot)

• $20 before 2/28/16
• $25 before 4/7/16
• $30 on Race Day

School Team 5K or Robot (per person/robot)

• $15 before 2/28/16
• $20 before 4/7/16
• $25 on Race Day

Fundraising

Run in the race, build a robot to run in the race, or just come out and learn about the work Vecna Cares does while and enjoy the madness that is Robot Race. Raise money to sponsor your run, your robot, or your team via active.com here: https://fundraising.active.com/event/robotrace2016.

Post-Race Party

Immediately following the 5K, celebrate Vecna Cares’ cause with food and beverages. We will also host an awards ceremony, a bumper raffle and more!

Robot Race Info Session
Saturday, January 16th, 2016 from 10am-1pm (EST)

This will be an interactive workshop with Vecna's lead engineers and roboticists. At this meeting, the Robot Race lead will discuss the rules of the event, reveal the course, and provide a list of robot kits that can help hobbyists and students get a head start on building their robots. A tour of our machine shop and demos of our robots will follow.
More info & RSVP here.

Build-a-bot Workshops

These sessions are designed for Robot Race participants to get hands-on advice from Vecna's team of roboticists. Three stations will be set up to workshop robot hardware, software, and electrical. Race participants are encouraged to bring their robots and their questions! Come to both or just one. More info & RSVP using the below links:

Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (EST)

Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (EST)

Practice Course

Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (EDT)

This workshop is intended to test the robots on the official Robot Race course. Bring your  robot and your team.
More info & RSVP here