The Team Hoyt Memorial

APR

11

2026

Honor the legacy of Team Hoyt with a 5-mile run, a 2-mile walk, or a kids race in Hopkinton. The main run passes the iconic "Yes You Can" statue and is timed as a Boston Marathon taper event. The event is USATF sanctioned and concludes with a gathering.

Sat 11 Apr 2026

Hopkinton, Massachusetts

Registration

5 miles

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Event Overview

The Team Hoyt Memorial is a multi-event running and walking event held in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. It features three separate events designed to honor the legacy of Team Hoyt.

Event Types

The event includes the following activities:

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

Event Details

The main 5-mile run is timed to serve as a taper event for runners preparing for the Boston Marathon, which occurs one week later. The distance honors the first race completed by Team Hoyt. The course includes a section known as "Hoytbreak Hill" and passes the iconic "Yes You Can" statue near Hopkinton Common.

The 2-mile walk follows a route from Marathon Elementary School to the "Yes You Can" statue and back to EMC Park.

The event is USATF sanctioned. A post-event gathering is mentioned.

Location and Date

The event takes place at EMC Park, located at 113 Hayden Rowe Street in Hopkinton. It is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026. 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