SPECTATOR GUIDE
WHAT IS LKSR?
The Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race (LKSR) is an annual event that meets at the crossroads of S.T.E.A.M to bring human powered sculptures racing "for the glory" through stone, mud and water to the streets of Lowell, MA!
This event is FREE and fun for ALL AGES!
Race Day Schedule
9 – 11 AM
MEET THE MACHINES
Get up close and personal with the racers and machines before the big festivities!
MARKET ST
11 AM
OPENING CEREMONIES
There truly are no words to describe it!
We kick it off with a bang!
MARKET ST
11:30 AM
LET THE RACE... BEGIN!
ON YOUR MARKS....GET SET... GO!
MARKET ST
11:40 AM
BONESHAKER ALLEY
Shake out any loose nuts and bolts through the infamous Cobblestone Streets of Historic Lowell, MA!
MIDDLE ST
12:00 PM
MADDENING MUDPIT!
Bigger, better, dirtier than ever! 50+ feet of muddy goodness!
TSONGAS CENTER
12 – 4 PM
LKSR FAMILY FUN ZONE
Food Trucks, Music, Games and so much more!
SAMPAS PAVILION
1:30 PM
THE MERRIMACK PLUNGE
Racers take on the timeless battle of sink or swim down the Merrimack River
MERRIMACK RIVER
3 – 4:30 PM
DASH TO THE FINISH!
Who will cross first?! Does it truly matter who?! We're all having fun!
MARKET ST
3:30 PM
LKSR BICENTENNIAL
AFTER PARTY
at Warp & Weft hosted in partnership with the Town and City Festival! Live music, amazing vibes, wacky awards and more
MARKET ST
What Can I Do?
Join In!
Community is what makes race day great! Get in a funky outfit, wear your best costume, make some noise, have some fun!
Bike Along
Bring your bike (and a helmet) and follow the Judges Chariot along the race route!
(~7 miles total)
Hang Out
All our stops are made to be fun for the whole family! Choose one or all and indulge in our wacky chaotic kinetic fun!
Park and Ride
Find a place to park and use our complimentary shuttles to and from obstacles to see Raceday in its entirety
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Parking Information
Parking is available at multiple garages listed below and street parking is available on most streets around the area but will fill up quickly.
PARKING LOCATIONS:
START/FINISH:
Leo A. Roy Parking Facility
100 Market St, Lowell, MA 0185
Joseph Downes Garage
75 John St, Lowell, MA 01852
Edward Early Jr. Parking Facility
135 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01852
Lower Locks Parking Facility
90 Warren St, Lowell, MA 01852
MADDENING MUD PIT PARKING:
George Ayotte Parking Facility
11 Post Office Square, Lowell, MA 01852
WATER OBSTACLE PARKING:
Heritage Farm Ice Cream & Restaurant
163 Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell, MA 01854
Hamel Bros Service Inc.
157 Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell, MA 01854
Shuttle Information
We will be providing TWO shuttles (one is ADA accessible). Shuttles will travel in a loop between the venues from 11AM-4PM on race day.
PICKUP/DROP OFF LOCATIONS:
START/FINISH: Intersection of Market & Palmer on the parking garage side of the street.
MUD VENUE: Along the outside of the rotary closest to the venue.
WATER VENUE: On the EAST side of 113 (VFW Parkway) closest to Rynne Beach.