The LexGiving 5K
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About the race
The LexGiving 5K is the fourth annual community run/walk held on Thanksgiving morning in Lexington on a new, family-friendlier course with fewer hills. The race begins and ends at Lincoln Field, 100 Lincoln Street, Lexington, MA 02421.
Event features include a DJ, race photographer, an awards ceremony, and a sweepstakes drawing with prizes such as an overnight stay package at the Inn at Hastings Park and a GoPro HERO13. Race day photos will be published and made available to the public for free after the event. Free race T-shirts are provided to registrants who sign up by November 9, 2026. Strollers and dogs are allowed and are asked to line up at the back of the starting pack.
Timing and awards details note the use of chip-timing bibs. Medals will be awarded to the top male and female overall and to age-bracket winners; the top three male and female finishers in each age bracket will receive printed certificates. Age brackets include elementary school and younger (10 and under), middle school (11 to 14), high school (15 to 18), then decade and multi-decade brackets up to 70 and over.
Registration categories list a standard fee of $35, race day registration at $40 with group rates noted, and reduced fees of $25 for students, seniors, municipal employees, and first responders.
The event is produced by the Friends of Lexington High School Wrestling Team Corp., in partnership with local school booster groups. Proceeds fund race operations and benefit local wrestling teams and school programs. A Toys for Tots drop-off will collect unwrapped toys and books for distribution through the Lexington Police Department and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
