Special Olympics Massachusetts Jolly Jaunt

DEC
6
2025
Join the Special Olympics Massachusetts Jolly Jaunt at Boston Common for a festive 5K or 1K to support local athletes. Enjoy jingle bells, a costume contest and professionally timed races in a holiday atmosphere.
Sat 6 Dec 2025
5 kilometers

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Special Olympics Massachusetts Jolly Jaunt

The Special Olympics Massachusetts Jolly Jaunt is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Boston Common in Boston, MA 02116. The event raises money to benefit local Special Olympics athletes. It includes professionally timed races and a holiday theme with jingle bells for each participant.

Race details

Distances offered:

  • 5K - runner and walker events
  • 1K - runner and walker events

The 5K is described as a flat, professionally timed course through Boston's Back Bay. A costume contest will award prizes in categories including Most Unique Holiday Costume, Most Festive Team Costume, and Most Festive Individual Costume. Awards will also be given for Top Individual Fundraiser, Top Fundraising Team, Top Fundraising Special Olympics Local Program, First Place Women's Overall, and First Place Men's Overall.

Logistics noted in the event description: the closest parking garage is the Boston Common Garage under the Common. There will not be on-site lockers or storage for bags or personal items; participants are responsible for their own items. Registration fees are listed as $40 for 5K participants and $30 for 1K participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.