South Street Youth Center Family 5K
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South Street Youth Center Family 5K
The South Street Youth Center Family 5K is a community running and walking event held at the Jamaica Pond Boathouse in Jamaica Plain, MA. It welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and encourages costumes.
The course is two clockwise loops around Jamaica Pond with a short extension to complete the full 5K. Organizers gather participants at the boathouse for bib collection, same-day registration, a guided warm up, and a short introduction before the race.
Event amenities include costume awards, top runner awards, live results and free photos, and a fun run gift for every participant. Awards include a grand prize for best costume in Adult, Youth, and Family categories, medals for top runners, and recognition for the top two finishers in each M/F/X age group: 13 and under, 14 to 18, 19 to 35, 36 to 50, 51 to 65, and 66 and up.
Registration is not yet open; the organizer provides notification when registration becomes available. Registering in advance can secure a personalized race number. Participants must know their bib number at pickup; a self lookup area is available for those who do not.
Proceeds from the event benefit the South Street Youth Center. The start area is reachable by public transit, local bus, on foot, or by bike, and nearby parking is available at Pond Ave, Willow Pond Road, and on some local streets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
