Massachusetts Run For The Fallen
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Massachusetts Run For The Fallen 5K
The Massachusetts Run For The Fallen is a commemorative 5K run, walk, or ruck held in Dedham on September 12, 2026 at Barnes Memorial Park, 131 Eastern Avenue. The event honors Massachusetts residents who died in military service since September 11, 2001 and expands in 2026 to include fallen police, fire, and EMS personnel.
Multiple registration categories are offered: adult, child, Gold Star family, and families of fallen police, fire, and EMS. Registration opens July 15, 2026. Registration deadlines vary by category, with adult registration closing September 6, 2026 and other categories closing September 11, 2026. Entry fees listed for 2026 include $35 for adult entry, $20 for children, and $25 for several family categories. Organizers provide complimentary registration codes for eligible families; details are available from the event organizer.
Participant inclusions vary by category and may include bib, medal, post-event barbecue, and a commemorative t-shirt for the first 400 registrants with sizing not guaranteed. The event program includes a Fallen Hero name reading and post-race barbecue and family festivities. Proceeds and donations support grants and programs for military families and families of fallen heroes through the Military Friends Foundation. The 2026 event is the fourteenth Massachusetts Run For The Fallen. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
