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WORLD RUN DAY 2026 October 24–25, 2026 | Virtual 5K Run/Walk ONE WORLD. ONE PASSION. ONE WORLD RUN DAY! The World Is Running. Are You In? Join runners and walkers around the globe for World Run Day 2026! Since 1999, World Run Day has celebrated running, fitness, health, and community — bringing people together through a shared passion for running. Whether you're a marathoner, casual jogger, or first-time participant, this is YOUR day to celebrate! TWO GREAT COMMEMORATIVE ITEMS — ONE INCREDIBLE VALUE! Your registration includes: 1. EXCLUSIVE LONG-SLEEVE WORLD RUN DAY 2026 T-SHIRT Celebrate in style with a specially designed commemorative shirt! Shipped promptly after registration, with typical delivery in 4–7 days. Wear it proudly on World Run Day and beyond! Our Best Value in our series of virtual run events. 2. INSPIRATIONAL, FRAME-WORTHY RACE BIB A colorful commemorative bib featuring major cities from around the world, celebrating the global running community. Wear it. Save it. Frame it! YOUR 5K. YOUR COURSE. YOUR PACE. Distance: 5K (3.1 miles) When: October 24 - 25, 2026 Where: Anywhere in the world — outdoors or on a treadmill Who: Runners and walkers of all abilities Results: Upload your finishing time before noon October 27 Celebrate the joy of running, inspire healthier lifestyles, and connect with runners around the world. DON'T MISS OUT — REGISTER TODAY! RUN ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. TOGETHER. www.runday.com World Run Day — Celebrating Running Since 1999.

The Esplanade Association (EA) invites YOU to enjoy a new season and new pace to support the same great cause! Rather than spring, we scheduled the annual 5K on Sunday, October 25—with hopes that a free parking day in the City of Boston amid fall foliage is a great opportunity to costume up and celebrate fitness and community in the park before Halloween! Building on the successful history of our beloved 5K Race, we are also introducing a dedicated Walk in succession to the annual Run. This staggered option will allow more individuals (including dog walkers, strollers and rollers!) to participate at their own pace and comfort level, while keeping pathway safety in mind as to not overcrowd the course. Please keep in mind: This is a shared-use, public pathway. There will be plenty to enjoy for 5K participants and fans alike, including fall-themed activities for the entire family, free samples from vendors, food, music, and more.  Spots will fill up quickly, so don't miss out on the f

Join the 7th Annual Beat the Bay State Challenge! Starting November 1st, we’re inviting you to walk, run, and fundraise for safer, more accessible streets across Massachusetts! What’s the Challenge? 🗓️ Month-long virtual event: Nov 1–30 💵 $20 entry per person 👟 Walk or run anywhere—solo or with friends (team size unlimited!) 🗺️ Log your miles to move your team along the 900-mile perimeter of Massachusetts—can you go more than once? 🏅 Earn fun badges as you progress around the state Compete & Celebrate: Build the biggest team Raise the most money for WalkMassachusetts Be the first to finish the Challenge Win prizes and grab event swag! Why Participate? Every step and dollar helps WalkMassachusetts improve walkability, safety, and accessibility for communities across the state. By participating, you’re helping make streets safer for everyone—from kids walking to school to neighbors out for a stroll. 💪 Get moving, fundraise for impact, and have fun while doing it! Frequently Asked Questions | Join the Facebook Group Sponsorship Whether you want to form a team of your own or just help to support a great cause, we have lots of Sponsorship opportunities available! You can: Become a Sponsor - As an event sponsor, you automatically receive a set number of entries for your team and you enjoy additional promotional benefits which could include: “sponsor of the week” recognition, press coverage, e-news and social media shout outs, the ability to give out branded swag, and more! Play Now, Pay Later - Want to provide a fun option for your officemates, but not sure of how many people want to join in? We can create a unique code for your employees to use where they can sign up free of charge and we’ll send your organization an invoice at the end for the total cost. Customized Package - Have a sponsorship or partnership idea of your own? We’re happy to work with you to create something just for you! Want to get involved? Have sponsorship questions? Contact us at eitri@walkmass.org. We'd love to hear from you!

In 2026, we look forward to returning to DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island to celebrate Veterans Day weekend together on November 7 for the 11th Annual DAV 5K Boston! Race with us on one of the "fastest and flattest" race courses and stay for our famous "post-race feast" in South Boston. #VetsRunBoston We are thrilled to be back at DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island and cannot wait to see you and all of our DAV 5K Boston friends and family on Veterans Day weekend. The DAV 5K Boston race committee is working with our municipal partners at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, DCR, State Police and the City of Boston to ensure a safe and responsible family-friendly event experience. The DAV 5K Boston is a run, walk or roll that thanks those who served and raises awareness of the issues our ill and injured veterans face every day. This event helps further the mission of the DAV Department of Massachusetts to ensure our injured heroes are not alone on their road to re

Please join us at the 15th Annual Boston River Run 5K fundraiser! Come and race to support the Andrew Graham Semper Fi Fund, with 100% of proceeds raised going directly to help students in memory of Andrew Graham Narcus Location: Artesani Park, 1255 Soldiers Field Road, Brighton Race Features --USATF 5K certified distance --Chip timing --Digital finish-line time display --Long-sleeved technical shirt and other swag available for purchase --Top 3 men's trophies and prizes --Top 3 women's trophies and prizes --Awards and prizes for top finishers in each age group --Free snacks and swag from race sponsors ~ Family fun event ~ USATF certified and sanctioned ~ Race Route The course is flat and does not require crossing any streets. The 5K is USA Track & Field distance certified. View the 5K race course here. Bib Pickup is race day: 7:30-9am

The 9th Annual Lingzi Dream Dash 5K Run/Walk will take place on the Charles River Esplanade, on a fast, flat 3.1-mile course with views of the city as Lingzi herself saw it. Bring family and friends and join us in supporting the things Lingzi loved — things like community, education and the beauty of Boston in the fall. The Lingzi Foundation honors the legacy of Lingzi Lu, the 23-year-old Boston University graduate student from China who was killed in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. The Foundation embodies Lingzi's spirit by providing educational opportunities for courageous and ambitious students like her and supporting organizations that reflect her passions. It recognizes people who in build bridges between cultures and communities.

Each season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember! Everyone who participates in our 5K receives a commemorative medal to celebrate this incredible achievement. What's a 5K Buddy? 5K Buddy Registration will open on April 13Every Girls on the Run participant at the 5K must run or walk alongside their chosen 5K Buddy. A 5K Buddy is someone 16+  who is responsible for encouraging, motivating, and keeping them safe on the 5K course and throughout the day. Each GOTR participant should be paired with one 5K Buddy. We ask that only one 5K buddy register per GOTR participant. Any additional people who want to participate should register as a Community Runner. What's a Community Runner? For the first time, the Girls on the Run Greater Boston 5K is excited to have

About The Race(s) We are so excited to welcome back our 17th Annual South Boston Catholic Academy Road Race on Saturday December 12th, 2026! The Jingle Bell Run is a South Boston tradition and we hope you join us this year! We have two youth races to start us off followed by a 5 km course along scenic South Boston beaches and Castle Island. After the race there will be refreshments to go along with the awards and entertainment. Registration is open and a classic South Boston Catholic Academy Jingle Bell Run long-sleeve t-shirt will be given to the first 250 Registrants and everyone registered by Sunday, November 29th! Open Race (5km) Saturday, December 12, 2026 10 a.m. – 5 km Race $30 Earlybird price ends Sunday November 29. $35 Pre-registration ends Friday December 11. $40, Day Of Registration Open Race (5km) Start and Finish Right in front of the school: South Boston Catholic Academy 866 East Broadway South Boston, MA 02127 Youth Races (100M dash and 1/2 Mile) 9:00 a.m. – 100 Meter Dash (9 years and under) 9:30 a.m. – ½ Mile Race (14 years and under) Youth Registration (any time): $15 ** youth who wish to run the 100 meter and the 1/2 mile need only register once! ** Course Fast and flat 5 km along scenic Castle Island and beaches of Day Boulevard. Number Pick-Up - Night Before and Day of Race Numbers can be picked up starting at 8AM on the day of the race. Numbers will also be Available for EARLY PICK-UP on Friday December 11th from 6:00-8:00 pm at South Boston Catholic Academy 866 East Broadway South Boston Parking Parking is available along the adjacent streets and beach area, which is within 2-3 blocks of South Boston Catholic Academy. Resident parking is NOT in effect on Saturdays. T-Shirts T-Shirts for first 250 registered runners/Everyone Registered by November 30th! Awards 5 KM RACE Females & Males 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Overall Medals to all finishers in the 1/2 Mile Race. 100 METER DASH (9 YEARS AND UNDER) Medals to all finishers. Refunds We appreciate and understand that unexpected circumstances present themselves constantly. However, if you have registered for the race and are unable to attend, we kindly request that your race fee be considered a donation to our school, as this event is one of our most critical fundraisers of the year, and our success is extremely reliant upon the number of registered runners. Thank you so much for considering your race fee a donation to the school in your absence. As always, we are so grateful for your support!

The 2026 Beantown Winter Classic will take place at the TRACK at New Balance on December 19–20. This NFHS-sanctioned event is designed predominantly for high school athletes of all ability levels, with select club and unattached events available. Competitors will enjoy a professionally organized, high-level meet at one of the premier indoor facilities in the world. Top performers will earn medals, and all athletes will have the opportunity to kick off their winter season against strong competition. Additionally, we will kick off both days of action with Open/All-Comers "Santa Miles" for runners of all ages and abilities—a fun way to race at the TRACK and celebrate the holiday weekend in style. For more information on the high school meet, click the link below. You can register for the Santa Mile below on RunSignup. Day 1 will take place on Saturday 12/19 and Day 2 will take place on Sunday 12/20. This race will be limited to 40 athletes per day. Don't miss out on this new tradition!

Downloadable Event Flyers below! FLYER HERE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES HERE POSTCARD HERE 2027 FACT SHEET Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2027 BFit Challenge powered by National Grid! All participants in the event are required to raise a minimum of $300 with 100% of your fundraising going to the 2027 Host Charity of your choosing! This year, registrants have the option to participate in person. The in person BFit Challenge event day will take place January 31st, 2027 at the TD Garden. Registration for the event closes on January 22, 2027 at 5pm. Competitions include - Highest fundraising individual for entire event - Highest top 100 individual fundraisers Team awards: - Highest fundraising Law Enforcement / Military team sponsored by MA Army/ National Guard - Highest fundraising Fire / EMT team sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield - Highest fundraising Community / Friends / Family team sponsored by UniCare To compete for team prizes, teams cannot exceed 10 members. There is no limit on team sizes for any division if you do not want to compete for team prizes. Someone must create your team (ex. Team Captain or best computer person) before members can join your team. Team creator will choose the charity that their teams' fundraising will all go to. Who: Law enforcement, military members, firefighters, EMS personnel and community members, friends and family. What: One day challenge with your team (max. 10 members) or by yourself. NEW THIS YEAR There are prizes for Top 100 Fundraisers, Top 10 Fundraisers, Top Fundraising Individual and Top Fundraising Team by category (law enforcement/military, firefighter/EMS and community/family/friend divisions). When: January 31, 2027 at TD Garden FIRE/ EMS 10am START POLICE/ MILITARY 11:30am START civilians can choose which division they'd like to participate in Why: Raise money to support first responder and military charities. There are prizes for NEW THIS YEAR There are prizes for Top 100 Fundraisers, Top 10 Fundraisers, Top Fundraising Individual and Top Fundraising Team by category (law enforcement/military, firefighter/EMS and community/family/friend divisions). Where: TD Garden; 100 Legends Way Boston MA 02114 https://www.tdgarden.com/plan-your-visit/know-before-you-go Please note, there is a strict NO GUN policy at TD Garden and to participate in the challenge you must be +16 years old.

WE ARE STARTING EARLY. HOPEFULLY YOU'LL HELP US GROW! This is a FREE Sunday morning shakeout run, starting and finishing from where your busses will load for the trip up to Hopkinton High School the next day.   As it is the morning before the race our journey will be short: just 2.25 miles to the Tommy Leonard Bridge on Mass Ave (the 1K to go underpass) and back. If you care to go further from the start to the Citgo Sign and back would be about 5K.   REGISTER EARLY and you'll receive a THIS IS MY 2026 runBUCKS CrackedBell HOPKINTON to BOSTON THROW AWAY T-SHIRT so that you'll have a shirt to throw away before the race starts! START: BOSTON COMMON: 16 Charles St, Boston, MA 02108

The Race to Cure Sarcoma (RTCS) Boston brings together hundreds of members of the community who have been impacted by this disease. Each year, the Sarcoma Foundation of America raises awareness and funds for much-needed research, through RTCS events across the country. JOIN US for our annual event in Boston!  TOGETHER WE CAN FIND A CURE.

Push your limits at the "Vest Up 4 the Fallen #SIXFIVE - Boston 2 Bourne," a continuous 65-mile tribute walk honoring our fallen heroes. Beginning at the historic 54th Regiment Memorial in Boston, we journey through challenging terrain to Bourne National Cemetery in Cape Cod. This is more than just a walk—it’s a transformative journey of resilience and sacrifice. Every step carries the weight of those we honor, demanding both physical strength and inner courage. Join us and be part of something greater. The journey is not just a physical challenge—it’s a bond forged in pain, sweat, and triumph. Together, we push past our limits, discovering a strength we never knew we had. Every step is a vow to honor their bravery, a pledge to live with the same unwavering resilience they showed. Vest Up 4 the Fallen isn’t a race against time; it’s a personal odyssey. It forces us to confront our purpose, our limits, and what truly matters. With every mile, we reflect on the sacrifices made, e

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About This EventPlease join us for the Annual Colin Joy Project 5K September, 27th 2025. We are so excited to be continuing Colin's Joy Project's mission and are here to welcome you all back for running. The day will begin with 2 youth races to start us off followed by a 5 km course along scenic South Boston beaches. After the race there will be light refreshments, and entertainment to go along with the awards. As well as some great raffle items and a pop up shop for Colin's Joy Project merch! Colin's Joy Project race shirt to be given to the first 250 registered 5K runners/walkers. Saturday, September 27th, 2025 (*permit pending) 9:00a.m. – 5 km Race Youth Races:8:15 am. – 100 Meter Dash (9 years and under)8:30 a.m. – ½ Mile Race (14 years and under)* 5k open to all ages for the walk or run* 5K Registration $30 Youth registration $15 Start and Finish: CourseFast and flat 5 km along scenic Castle Island and beaches of Day Boulevard Number Pick-UpThere will be early bib