Road to Wellness 5K Run
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The Road To Wellness 5K Run/2‑Mile Walk
The Road To Wellness 5K Run/2 Mile Walk is a free community event in Roxbury, MA centered on health, culture, and movement. The event is presented in partnership by HoodFit, The Dimock Center, and the Boston Athletic Association. The 12th annual edition takes place on September 12, 2026 at The Dimock Center.
The event offers two main distances:
- 5K Run
- 2 Mile Walk
The program promotes a community based approach to wellness and welcomes participants of all fitness levels. A free Summer Training Series runs weekly in the months before the race, led by coaches and featuring warmups, walk/run segments, strength work, stretches, and cooldowns. Training locations have included Malcolm X Park, Franklin Park Playstead, and The Dimock Center. The series has provided free water and snacks donated by community partners.
Event features and related activities include a kids fun zone, a health and fitness pavilion, opportunities for volunteers, and corporate sponsorship partnerships. The Road To Wellness emphasizes community connection and sustained local fitness programming through group trainings and ongoing listings of local running and fitness groups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
