Follow Me 5K - Melrose

JUN

20

2026

A 5K in Melrose on June 20, 2026, hosted by the Massachusetts Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 182nd Infantry Regiment, with age group prizes and proceeds supporting the Blue Chord Ball; post-race displays and troop meet-and-greet follow the event.

Sat 20 Jun 2026

Melrose, Massachusetts

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Follow Me! 5K - Melrose

The Follow Me! 5K is a running event held in Melrose, Massachusetts on June 20, 2026. It is hosted by the Massachusetts Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 182nd Infantry Regiment, a unit founded in 1636. The course distance is 5K, and the event location is Pine Banks Park on Sylvan Street, Melrose, MA 02176.

Registration opens April 28, 2026 and closes May 28, 2026. The registration fee is $30.00. Age group prizes will be awarded to participants.

Proceeds from the event support the annual Blue Chord Ball, which brings together Infantry Soldiers and their families from across Massachusetts. After the race, participants can go behind the armory to meet Soldiers, learn about the unit’s activities, and view some of the equipment displayed there.

The description above states the date, host unit, location, distance, registration window and fee, prize categories, beneficiary, and planned post-race activities as provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Follow Me! 5k