Boston Marathon

Each season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember! Everyone who participates in our 5K receives a commemorative medal to celebrate this incredible achievement.

What's a 5K Buddy?

5K Buddy Registration will open on April 13

Every Girls on the Run participant at the 5K must run or walk alongside their chosen 5K Buddy. A 5K Buddy is someone 16+ who is responsible for encouraging, motivating, and keeping them safe on the 5K course and throughout the day. Each GOTR participant should be paired with one 5K Buddy. We ask that only one 5K buddy register per GOTR participant. Any additional people who want to participate should register as a Community Runner.

What's a Community Runner?

For the first time, the Girls on the Run Greater Boston 5K is excited to have a limited number of 5K bibs for community runners! If you've always wanted to experience the joy of a Girls on the Run 5K, now is your chance!

Girls on the Run participants and coaches are already registered for this event and DO NOT need to register again. This event will take place rain or shine. Please plan to join the celebration, whatever the weather brings!

The Cambridge 5K @ CambridgeSide is a flat and fast race through the heart of East Cambridge & Inman Square. The race starts & finishes at CambridgeSide and is immediately followed by a post-race party at the new CanalSide Food + Drink hall. Registration includes a short-sleeve technical t-shirt, 5 complimentary parking voucher, and a post-race celebration. The race benefits the MSPCA & the Helen K. Holland Animal Care Trust Fund.

After crossing the finish line at this year's Cambridge 5K @ CambridgeSide, DJ Smooth Bee will keep the party going at CanalSide Food + Drink, CambridgeSide's newly opened energetic food and drink experience featuring spectacular waterfront views, a collection of exciting eateries, and a centrally located bar. Redeem your 2 tear-off drink tickets at C-Side Bar for the signature 5K beer: Zero Gravity – Green State Lager.

This year's Road of Rainbows will occur on Saturday, June 6th, at the Brewer Fountain at the Boston Common.

It will mark the SIXTH annual running of Boston Theater Company's Road of Rainbows - the first athletic event of its kind in Massachusetts, where gender has no bounds. At ROR, you be YOU and run for YOU with love, support, and a team cheering you on!

The Road of Rainbows is an inclusive event that is as much about running as it is about showing off your inner unicorn. All genders are welcome, and it is for LGBTQ+ people and supporters.

BTC is committed to making this event economically inclusive. If you cannot afford a ticket, please email [email protected] to receive it for free.

Bib numbers are $40. BTC is committed to transparent pricing, so we offer Subsidized $30 and True Cost $55 tickets. We rely on our patrons' honesty to choose the ticket that best serves them.

Please Note: this years 5K will not be timed

Boston Theater Company is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

For access requests or questions, please email David at [email protected].

Race Day Schedule (Tentative)

8:30 AM "Day of" Registration and Bib Number Pickup opens (only accepting cash or check payment)

9:30 AM Warmup led by LGM team

10:00 AM Race begins, followed by refreshments and live music

11:30 AM Awards and Recognition Ceremony

Registration

$15 for Adults, Free entry for children and youth under age 18!

• Free T-shirts for the first 250 people to register.

• All finishers receive medals and awards will be presented to top finishers in each age category

• Teams that register by May 15th will receive a custom sign along the route

Race Bib Pickup

Early Bib-Pickup: Friday, June 6th from 4:00 to 7:00pm at the Let's Get Movin' office (250 Sumner Street, East Boston, MA)

Race Day Bib-Pickup and Registration: Saturday, June 6th from 8:30am to 9:30am at Memorial Park.

About Us

Let’s Get Movin’ is a program of NeighborHealth (formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center) that empowers children, teens, and their families to build healthy lifestyles. The program promotes physical activity, provides engaging nutrition education, and increases access to healthy foods to support the community.

If you have further questions, please contact Alexander Eap at [email protected] or please call 617-568-4071.

This Third Annual 5k run will benefit YES, a nonprofit organization which provides affordable and impactful sports-based youth development and leadership programming for Boston children and teens. YES currently serves more than 1,600 children and teens annually. Y.E.S Check us out!

location: Shattuck Picnic Grove

Prices:

$25 through 6/13

$30 on race day

Race day registration: 8:00 - 8:30 AM

There will be a post-race raffle that is open to all runners!

Parking:

There will be free parking in the area.

The event is also accessible via Bus 16, or a short walk from Forrest Hill Station.

Water and bathrooms will be available.