River Fit Fitness Series 2026

Join us on the Esplanade for a FREE outdoor fitness program that is designed to get you moving and connect you to the outdoors in the heart of Boston!

About River Fit Fitness Series

Enjoy a variety of FREE outdoor fitness and wellness classes hosted by the Esplanade Association and some of Boston’s most popular instructors and groups. River Fit was created in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).

Stay up to date about the River Fit Fitness series by following us on Instagram (@EsplanadeInBoston) and Facebook (@EsplanadeBoston). If you have any questions or are interested in learning how to partner with us, email programs@esplanade.org.

FALL FITNESS SCHEDULE

Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Beginner 5K Training Group

with Coach Trish Moran

Train for your first (or first in a while) 5K this fall on the Esplanade! Whether you’re running the Esplanade Fall Fest 5K on October 25th or have another race on your calendar, we are here to help make training more fun and approachable. Led by local run coach Trish Moran, this group will offer camaraderie, training tips, and a structured run each week for 6 weeks leading up to the Esplanade’s Fall Fest 5K. We’ll gather at the statue of Arthur Fiedler, near Night Shift on the Esplanade. Feel free to bring your friends – all are welcome!

Please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate running clothes. Water fountains are available in the park, but we encourage you to bring a water bottle to reduce waste.

Pre-registration is highly recommended to receive updates and cancellations. Please cancel if you can no longer attend. If you require any accommodations, please let the us know prior to the start of class.

Event Details:

Dates: Wednesdays, September 16th – October 21st

Time: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Location: Fiedler Field – 47 David G Mugar Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA

Sunset Yoga

with CorePower Yoga

Wind down the week on the Esplanade with a FREE Sunset Yoga class! Flow to the rhythm of the river during golden hour and golden foliage in the park. CorePower Yoga will lead this C2 class, which is a vinyasa flow.

Please BRING YOUR OWN yoga mat! We will not have mats available. We will have water available onsite, but we encourage you to bring a water bottle to reduce waste.

Pre-registration is highly recommended to receive updates and cancellations. Please cancel if you can no longer attend. If you require any accommodations, please let the instructor know prior to the start of class.

Event Details:

Dates: Thursdays, September 17th – October 15th

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Location: Fiedler Field – 47 David G Mugar Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA

Paws in the Park

with Pack Adventures

Event Details:

Dates: Thursdays, September 17th – October 15th

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Location: Fiedler Field – 47 David G Mugar Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA

Bring your pup for a fun, social walk along the Esplanade! Enjoy a leisurely stroll, fall foliage, and the company of many cute companions through the park. The walk will be led by Kevin Davila from Pack Adventures. Kevin is a professional dogwalker and will be on hand to answer questions and offer advice on training and dog care!

All dogs will be given a bandana upon arrival to indicate their temperament to other owners – please select the designation you would like to receive at checkout. Please bring doggie bags to pick up any waste – trash cans are available throughout the park. Water fountains are available in the park, but we encourage you to bring a water bottle to reduce waste. Please ensure your dog is up to date on their vaccines before attending!

We will gather at the statue of Arthur Fiedler, near Night Shift on the Esplanade. Feel free to bring your friends – all are welcome, even if they do not have a dog or are considering getting a furry friend!

Registration is required for the safety of all participants. Please cancel if you can no longer attend. If you require any accommodations, please let the us know prior to the start of the walk.

Class Cancellation Policy 

If a class must be cancelled, the Esplanade will email all registered participants and post a cancellation notice on social media “stories”. Please follow our social media accounts Facebook page (@EsplanadeBoston) / Instagram (@EsplanadeInBoston) to keep up to date about class cancellations.

Directions to the Fitness Classes 

For general directions to the Charles River Esplanade, you can go to the Map & Directions page. All fitness classes will take place at Fiedler Field, the Hatch Memorial Shell Lawn, or Otis Grove.

Directions to Fiedler Field

Directions to Hatch Memorial Shell

Directions to Community Boating, Inc.

Directions to Otis Grove