Hope Beyond the Badge 5K
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Hope Beyond the Badge 5K (Run / Walk) for First Responder and Families
The event is a community 5K run/walk held on July 26, 2026 at Braintree Town Hall, 1 John F Kennedy Memorial Drive, Braintree, MA 02184. It is presented by a memorial fund together with the H.O.P.E Beyond the Badge foundation to provide support for first responders and their families.
The purpose of the event is to benefit first responders and their families and to help destigmatize conversations about responder trauma, stress, and mental health challenges. Culturally competent first responder mental health and wellness providers will be on site to provide information about available services.
Registration carries a fee of $35.00 for advance entries; same-day registration is listed at $40.00 and race shirts are guaranteed for the first 200 registrations. Registration opens April 5, 2026 and closes July 25, 2026. All proceeds from the event will support the organizers' mission.
Post-race refreshments include burgers and hot dogs served near the finish area. The format is a run/walk and the listed distance for the primary event is 5K. The event is scheduled to run rain or shine. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
