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Against the Tide


The PREMIERE EVENT to raise money for BREAST CANCER PREVENTION!

(Quincy) - Dates and venues for the 2011 Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition's
"Against the Tide" one-mile recreational or competitive swim, two-mile kayak, three-mile
fitness walk, and 5K run. The 19th Annual Metro Boston - Against the Tide event will
be held at DCR's Hopkinton State Park on Saturday, June 18th. The 12th Annual Cape
Cod -Against the Tide event will be held at DCR's Nickerson State Park on Saturday,
August 20st. Both events start at 7am, and end at 12pm.

DIRECTIONS: DCR's HOPKINTON STATE PARK
Route I-495:
- Take I-495 to (North or South) exit 21A.
- Route 135 East to Hopkinton Center.
- Turn left, traveling North on Route 85 (Cedar Street).
- Entrance 2 miles on right (do not enter the Field Office on the left).
- Swim will be held at Upper Beach, Hopkinton Reservoir in the park.

DIRECTIONS: DCR's NICKERSON STATE PARK
From Boston:
- Take Rte. 3 south to the Sagamore Bridge
- Take Rte. 6 to exit 12 in Orleans
- Turn left off the ramp onto Rte. 6A West towards Brewster.
- Continue for about 2 miles. Park Entrance is on left.

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