Walter’s Run

Walter’s Run 5k takes place on Sunday December 13th, 2026 in the West Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. Hosted by Parkway Running Club, Walter's Run is in its 32nd year and is one of Boston’s best holiday races. Walter's Run offers fun for running clubs and families so bring the entire crew on race day. Starting and ending at the Parkway Community YMCA, Walter’s Run 5k is a rolling route thru the West Roxbury. Our accurate wheel-measured course is USATF sanctioned. We provide a water stop, mile splits and course security with volunteers and police.