Family Gratitude 5K - Dedham

NOV
26
2026
A community 15th annual Thanksgiving week event in Dedham offering in person and virtual 5K options plus a free kids 1/2 mile to raise funds for local charities.
Thu 26 Nov 2026
5 kilometers

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15th Annual Family Gratitude 5K and Kids 1/2 Mile Run Ripples of Hope

This event takes place on November 26, 2026 at the Endicott Estate on East Street in Dedham, MA. It is offered both in person and as a virtual option. The event is the 15th annual edition and is organized to raise funds for local causes.

Distances and options

  • 5K run
  • 5K walk, not chip timed
  • Virtual 5K run or walk
  • Kids 1/2 mile run for ages 9 and under, free; suggested $5 donation

The event lists fundraising for the Dedham Youth Commission, the Dedham Food Pantry, and Ripples of Hope local initiatives. The fundraising page shows $1,821.02 raised, reported as 97 percent of the goal, and the event page indicates 986 participants. Local sponsors are listed, including Needham Bank and Dunkin.

Event notes include that strollers are welcome but should line up toward the back for safety, and that dogs are not allowed due to liability. Organizers request day of race volunteers. A course map and race results are provided on the event pages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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