Running of the Pilgrims 5K

Event overview

The 9th Annual Running of the Pilgrims is a 5K road race held on Thanksgiving morning in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The course starts/finishes in the area of Plymouth Rock and DCR Pilgrim Memorial State Park on Water Street. Walkers are welcome; running strollers should start in the back. Dogs are not allowed on the course. There is no water stop on the course; water will be available at the finish line.

Registration and race logistics

All registration is online only; there is no paper registration at pre-race pickup or on race day. Bib pickup and on-site registration are available at Marathon Sports, 9 Court Street, Plymouth, on the days before the race and at the starting area on race morning. There is a shirt order deadline of Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm. Parking information is provided through the local Park Plymouth system, including locations of free lots and paid meters.

Awards and beneficiaries

Awards are given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall male and female, and for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in age groups from 10 & under through 80+. There will be no awards ceremony on race day; winners may pick up awards later at Marathon Sports and receive a 15% in-store discount when doing so. Funds from the event support local organizations, including Wonderfund, South Shore Community Action Council (food pantry program), and the Plymouth Family Resource Center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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