Family Gratitude 5K - Dedham
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15th Annual Family Gratitude 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile Run - Ripples of Hope
The event takes place on November 26, 2026 at the Endicott Estate on East Street in Dedham, Massachusetts. It is offered both in person and virtually and is organized by Ripples of Hope as a community fundraising activity.
Distances:
- 5K run and walk
- Kids 1/2 mile for ages 9 and under
The Kids 1/2 mile race is free and participants are asked to consider a small donation to support the organizer's work. The 5K is available as a timed run or as a walk; walkers are not chip timed unless they register in the run category. A virtual 5K run/walk option is provided for those participating remotely.
Strollers are permitted with the request that stroller participants start toward the back of the field for safety. Dogs are not allowed due to race liability. A course map and official race results are published by the organizers. The event lists a range of registration fees for the 5K and virtual entries, with early pricing, standard pricing, and day-of pricing.
Proceeds and donations support local initiatives including the Dedham Youth Commission, the Dedham Food Pantry, and Ripples of Hope programs that address food insecurity, youth opportunities, disaster relief, and refugee resettlement. The event also lists multiple community sponsors and seeks day-of volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
