The Team Hoyt Memorial

APR
11
2026
The Team Hoyt Memorial honors the iconic running duo with a 5-mile run, a 2-mile walk, and a kids race in Hopkinton. The main run passes the "Yes You Can" statue and features "Hoytbreak Hill" as a taper event for Boston Marathon runners. An after-party follows the community walk.
Sat 11 Apr 2026
5 miles

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Event Overview

The Team Hoyt Memorial features three events in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. The main location is EMC Park on Hayden Rowe Street. The date is Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Events

The event consists of three main activities:

  • Team Hoyt Taper: A 5-mile run.
  • Team Hoyt Two Step: A 2-mile walk.
  • Team Hoyt Tot Trot: A kids run.

All participants are meant to "run together" under the event's "Yes You Can" theme.

Course Details

The 5-mile run is described as a taper event timed for runners preparing for the Boston Marathon, which occurs one week later. The course passes the "Yes You Can" statue located next to Hopkinton Common. The run includes a feature called "Hoytbreak Hill."

The 2-mile walk starts at Marathon Elementary School, proceeds to the "Yes You Can" statue, and returns to EMC Park. An after-party is mentioned as part of the event.

The kids run takes place on a field across from the finish line, scheduled just before the awards ceremony.

Additional Information

The event is a USATF-sanctioned event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 mi
5 Mile Run - Team Hoyt Taper
2 Mile Walk - Team Hoyt Two Step
Kids Run - Team Hoyt Tot Trot - Sponsored by Window World of Western Mass