Boston 5K

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2026

Boston 5K is a 3.1 miles road race through Back Bay on April 18, 2026. Organized by the Boston Athletic Association, it expects 10,000 participants and includes para and adaptive divisions with Special Olympics Massachusetts as fundraising partner.

Sat 18 Apr 2026

Boston, Massachusetts

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Boston 5K

The Boston 5K is a road race organized by the Boston Athletic Association in Boston. The event takes place in Back Bay on April 18, 2026 and plans for 10,000 participants. The course covers 3.1 miles and attracts a large participant field.

Starting adjacent to Boston Common, athletes run up Commonwealth Avenue, continue through Kenmore Square, and finish at the Boston Marathon Finish Line. The event features professional athletes at the front of the field and includes para and adaptive divisions with defined eligibility, divisions, and classifications. Special Olympics Massachusetts serves as the official fundraising partner.

The event provides information and resources for athletes, para and adaptive participants, spectators, volunteers, and media. Recent event data includes more than 9,000 finishers in 2025 and eight Para Athletics Division event records set in 2025. A course map and race results are published for reference. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Boston 5k