Cupid's Chase 5k

We hope you will join us for this year's Reading Lions Journey for Sight 5K!

The Reading Lions Club ("Club") and The Friends of Reading Recreation annually present a family-friendly 5K Road Race and 1 Mile Walk through central Reading. All proceeds from the race are donated to the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund (MLERF), and other local sight-related charities supported by the Club. MLERF finances basic eye research at world renowned institutions such as the Mass. Eye and Ear right here in Boston. Over the years, the Club has donated over $350,000 from the proceeds of this race to MLERF, and we are excited to continue these efforts in conjunction with the Friends of Reading Recreation (FORR).

Join us for The Haven Project's 5K Run/Walk!

Lace up your sneakers and hit the trails at Lynn Woods Reservation on Saturday, September 12th to support housing-unstable youth ages 17–24.

Every step you take and every dollar raised will directly benefit The Haven Project’s programming—providing essential resources, housing support, and opportunities for young people in need. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to make a difference, this event is the perfect chance to contribute to a brighter future for our community’s youth.

Run or walk—every mile matters.

After the race, enjoy our festival area with food trucks, local vendors, and family activities. It’s a family-friendly, dog-friendly event, so bring the whole crew!

Let’s come together, have fun, and make every mile count!

PRF’s 25th Annual International Race for Research

5K Race & 2-Mile Fun Walk (In Person or Virtual)

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Race Start: 9:00 AM

Registration opens at 7:45 AM.

Celebrate 25 Years

Come join us and hit the streets for the City of Peabody’s largest annual road race — now proudly celebrating our 25th year. We’re excited to mark this special milestone with our incredible community.

This year’s event features a 5K run and a 2-mile fun walk, plus a virtual race option for supporters who can’t join us in person. Whether you're a serious athlete, casual runner, family, or team, this is a great course and a meaningful way to show your support.

The morning includes awards and refreshments for all participants.

Race Pricing

Special 25th Anniversary Registration available until May 31st - $25

June 1st - June 30th $30

July 1st - August 15th $35

August 16th - Race Day $40

Youth ages 3–18: $25 (through race day)

We hope to see you there.

Important Details

The race is rain or shine.

Shirts and shirt sizes are not guaranteed after August 15.

Dogs are welcome for the walk only, must be leashed, and there is no charge.

Participants may join in person in Peabody or virtually from anywhere.

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Join us on Sunday, September 20th in West Peabody at Lt. Ross Park (CyTenny) for the Inaugural SAK Strong 5K run/walk, 1 mile walk and youth FUN run in memory of Chris Sakelakos.

Chris passed away on September 16, 2025 after a long and valiantly fought battle against Osteosarcoma.

We invite you, your family, and friends to participate in the race or walk followed by an after party with live music by Beach Nights, food trucks, raffles, lawn games, beer provided by East Regiment Beer Company, and more. 100% of proceeds will be allocated to the SAK Strong Foundation.

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