Chelsea Road Race 5K

Chelsea Road Race 5K

The Chelsea Road Race 5K is scheduled for September 5, 2026, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, with activity centered at the Williams School at 180 Walnut Street. This is the event's third annual running and it highlights local landmarks along a community route.

Distances:

• 5K
• 5K Wheelchair

The event introduces, for the first time, separate wheelchair divisions for female and male participants. The program is organized by the City of Chelsea Department of Recreation & Cultural Affairs and is funded in part by the Chelsea Community Fund and a grant from the Chelsea Cultural Council supported by Mass Cultural Council.

Logistics note that a portion of the course will be under construction before the event; participants should expect road plates and uneven pavement in those sections. The course reopens for road traffic one hour after the race begins, after which runners may need to use sidewalks to finish.

Entry details list a fee of $25 for the 5K and $25 for the 5K Wheelchair category. The first 500 registered participants will receive an official event T shirt and all finishers will receive a commemorative medal. The registration fee for the first six wheelchair entries will be waived with promo code CHELSEAUNITED2026.

Parking options include the Williams School lot at 180 Walnut Street, Fifth Street lots under Route 1, the 216 Spruce Street lot with parking restrictions, and street parking. Transit access includes the Bellingham Square SL3 Silver Line stop, the Chelsea Commuter Rail stop a short walk away, and bus routes 111, 116, and 117. Bib pickup is available at the Arlington Street entrance of Williams Jr High on September 2, 3, 4 and on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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