South Street Youth Center Family 5K
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South Street Youth Center Family 5K 2027
The South Street Youth Center Family 5K is a community road event held at the Jamaica Pond Boathouse in Jamaica Plain, MA. The course consists of two clockwise loops around the pond plus a short extension to complete the full 5K. Event activities at the boathouse include bib collection, same-day registration, a guided warm up, and a short introduction before the run.
Costumes are encouraged. Amenities listed by the organizer include costume awards, top runner awards, live results, free photos, and a fun run gift for every participant. Awards include a grand prize for best costume in Adult, Youth, and Family categories, and medals for top runners. Age-group awards are given to the top two in each group for male, female, and nonbinary categories across these age bands: 13 & under, 14-18, 19-35, 36-50, 51-65, and 66+.
Proceeds benefit the South Street Youth Center. Event information notes live online results and same-day finish line photos. The start area is accessible by public transit (Orange Line and Green Line stations within walking distance) and by bus. The site is also reachable on foot or by bike via the Emerald Necklace path and has nearby parking at Pond Avenue and Willow Pond Road. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
