2 running and walking events in Nahant, Massachusetts

Run for a cause. Run with the Y. Join the Demakes Family YMCA's Stride Along the Tide 5K and help support your community. This family-friendly run/walk takes you along the gorgeous coastline of Nahant. Registration includes post-race refreshments and prizes for runners in every age category. All proceeds support the YMCA of Metro North Annual Fund to provide access to YMCA child care, camp, and health and wellness programs to everyone.

NEW this year! Our "Family Rate" allows 4 participants from the same family household to register together for just $100. This rate is for family members only-- perfect for parents, kids, and siblings ready to get active together!

Race Details:

Saturday, May 9th, 8:30am Race Start

Packet pick-up for Pre-Registered Runners: 7:00am

Race day registration: 7:00am

Where: Nahant Lowlands Park, Nahant, MA 01908

Parking: Limited free parking available at Lowlands Park, overflow parking is available in the DCR parking lot

Packet Pick-up:

Friday, May 8th, 3:00pm-6:00pm

Demakes Family YMCA, 40 Neptune Blvd, Lynn, MA 01902

Race Features:

Chip Timing by Bay State Race Services

Post race refreshments

Awards to the top finishers in each age group

T-shirt guaranteed to those who register prior to April 18th

The YMCA of Metro North Road Race Series raises funds for a variety of charitable activities that benefit our community. Participants in our four unique 5K races run or walk to support the YMCA of Metro North Annual Fund and raise money to provide access to YMCA child care, camp, and health and wellness programs to everyone. In 2025 the YMCA of Metro North provided more $3 million in financial aid providing all children, adults and families with opportunities to develop a healthy spirit, mind and body regardless of income.

*Please note - no refunds will be processed after the T-shirt deadline.

This will be the 10th Annual Good Hope Running & Walking Well 5K. In the past we have done this race in Beverly, Lynnfield and Peabody. Proceeds from past races have been used to dig wells in Kenya, Tanzania, Gahanna, Morocco, Zimbabwe, and Uganda. Proceeds from this race will be used to dig a well in Zimbabwe to provide clean drinkable water to thousands of people. The race will begin and end on Nahant Road in Nahant and take you on a scenic 5K walk or run through the town.