Esplanade 5k Run & Walk
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Event overview
The Esplanade 5K Run & Walk takes place on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Fiedler Field on the Charles River Esplanade in Boston, MA. The event includes a 5K Run and a 5K Walk. The Run is a timed event with a chipped bib, official results, and awards for top finishers across age and gender categories. The Walk is untimed; walkers receive a non-timed bib. Registration fees listed are $35 for the Run, $30 for the Walk, and $45 for same-day registration if space remains. Registered participants receive a virtual prize bag, a pre-event information packet, and an 18 oz commemorative cup made from recycled material. The event features a vendor fair, food, music, and 21+ access to a nearby beer garden.
Logistics and policies
Bib pickup is offered on dates before the event at the Esplanade Association office and at Marathon Sports in Back Bay; day-of pickup is available at the registration tent. There is no parking inside the park; participants may use nearby garages or free metered street parking in Boston on Sundays. Strollers and leashed dogs are permitted only in the Walk; dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and owners must clean up after them. Parts of the route use cobblestone footbridges with uneven surfaces. Accessible entry points, accessible portable restrooms, and other accessibility information are provided for the event. Proceeds support the Esplanade Association’s park revitalization and public programming. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.