2026 AAPI 5k Run 'n' Walk Lexington

The second annual Live Free Fun Run and Festival will be hosted on May 31st, 2026 at Ice House Park (Sturgis Street) at Horn Pond, Woburn MA 01801. The event is focused on promoting awareness and empowerment surrounding mental health and substance use. The scenic 2.5 mile off-road run (or walk!) brings participants around Horn Pond, and will start and end at the Live Free Festival. At the festival, you will find food trucks, raffles, a DJ, yard games, kids' activities and more! There will also be over 25 local mental health and substance use providers hosting tables to spread awareness about their mission and services. Join use for a day of empowerment, community and fun!

The Town Day Road Race is a fundraiser for the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence (WFEE). All monies raised support public school educators and students through grants to encourage creativity and innovation.

Run or walk, the Race is a fun, family centered event. Our Race is timed, but not certified, awards are given for speed. If you are registering as a family please click add participant after registering yourself.

WHY WE RUN!

Susan McDaniel, an avid athlete, actress, and equestrian, was a student at Lovelane throughout her two-year battle with cancer. Susan showed us how to defiantly live life. When surgery took the coordination in her right hand, she learned to write with her left. When treatments left her too exhausted to ride, she took joy in stable chores and teaching other students. Susan’s family spearheaded the Run in her memory to ensure all families have access to Lovelane’s unique and effective therapy.

All proceeds from the Run support Lovelane’s Tuition Assistance Program, so that all children in need can receive the highly beneficial therapy at Lovelane regardless of their family’s financial situation. Support for tuition assistance is critical for our families now more than ever.

RUN DETAILS

Run or walk to benefit the children at Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program at the Susan McDaniel Run for Lovelane. This year’s run is on Sunday, June 7th! Join elite and novice runners, families, walkers, and children as they run or walk to support Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program at Weston Town Hall in Weston, MA. This family friendly event has live music, a food truck, a clown, prizes and more!

This is a USATF certified race.

General Info:

The Annual Glen Doherty Memorial 5K/10K Road Race will take place again this September - we're hosting this race to support our GDMF Scholars and honor hometown hero Glen Doherty! Proceeds from this event go towards our Scholarship Fund so we can support our Special Operations Community to get the education or professional training they need to transition to new careers.

You can run, walk or ruck! Join a team or start a new one!

Race t-shirts are FREE to the first 500 in person registered participants and available for purchase for others during bib pick up times. Other merchandise available for purchase as well. Participants are strongly encouraged to pick up bibs on Saturday to avoid race day lines!

Registration Pricing (Walk, Run or Ruck):

Early bird registration through July 10: $35 for Adults | $25 for Kids (under 18)

Registration through September 18 at 8PM: $45 for Adults | $25 for Kids (under 18)

*Race weekend: $55 for Adults | $25 for Kids (under 18)

*Registration Race Weekend is on-line! Assistance and computers will be available both Saturday and Sunday if you would like to register in person.

Virtual Race!

We are bringing back a virtual run for 2026!

Pricing is the same as above, BUT you must register by end of day, September 9th in order for us to ship you your bib!

Sorry, no race shirts available, but please check out our online store for other options!

Bib Pickup/In Person Registration:

Saturday, September 19

12pm to 2pm

Winchester Town Hall (71 Mt. Vernon St. Winchester, MA)

T-Shirts and Merchandise

Sunday, September 20

9:30am to 11am

Jenks Center Parking Lot (109 Skillings Rd, Winchester, MA)

T-Shirts and Merchandise

Join us for the third annual James Gang 5K Run/Walk fundraiser! The race will take place on Sunday, September 27th at 9:30am. It will start and finish at Burlington High School.

The James Gang is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to pursuing opportunities for inclusion for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as promoting awareness for NARS1 gene disorder.

The 5K Road Race will Feature:

• Professional chip timed results by RaceWire

• USATF Certified course

• Cider donuts

• Water stop

• FREE downloadable Finish Line photos

• Shirts for participants (must sign up prior to 9/9 to be guaranteed a

t-shirt. Shirts will be given to runners registered after 9/9 based on

availability.)

• Music at the finish line

• Prizes for top 3 male and top 3 female finishers

Pricing:

$25 - Early Bird Registration through 7/15

$35 - Regular Registration Price

$15 - Children under 14 (does not include t-shirt) NOTE: The child price is discounted during checkout, select one of the above options during registration.