Sunday, May 19, 2024
The Esplanade 5K kicks off our annual Community Day!
Registration for the Esplanade 5K is closed! Thank you so much for the enormous support and sign-ups for this year’s 5K. For safety and everyone’s enjoyment, we have closed registration for the 5k and capped it at 750 participants. We are not providing day of registration. We apologize if you were not able to sign up.
You can still stop by and cheer your fellow Esplanade lovers on and enjoy the day’s FREE festivities:
- A GroundBeat Concert
- Jamaican Mi Hungry Food Truck
- Ice Cream provided by Beacon Hill Village
- Airbrush tattoos
- Interactive art
- Bike tune-ups from REI
- and MORE!
Yes, you read that right, it’s all FREE!
We can’t wait for hundreds of fellow Esplanade-lovers to be a part of the 2024 Esplanade 5K. Run/Walk/Jog the most popular route in Greater Boston along the Charles River Esplanade!
This course takes an unparalleled riverfront route with both water and garden views set against the iconic backdrop of the Boston and Cambridge skylines. The finish line is perfectly photogenic, with passing sailboats on the Charles River. Bring your family and friends for this race perfect for beginners and the season pros.
Registration is bigger and better than ever this year, thanks to you! Due to participant safety and to ensure the best experience, we CAPPED REGISTRATION AT 750!
Thank you for understanding. We can’t wait for the big day!
Questions? Email programs@esplanade.org
What this Race Supports
Proceeds from this race go directly to support the work of the Esplanade Association to revitalize and enhance the Charles River Esplanade, sustain its natural green space, and build community in the park by providing educational, cultural, and recreational programs for everyone
Registration Tickets
- $35.00: Registration (February 14th – May 10th, until 5pm)
Online registration will close at 750 participants or by May 10th at 5pm.
Race Categories
- 1st Place Overall in Male/Femail/Non-binary
- 10 & Under Male/Female
- 11-14 Male/Female
- 15-19 Male/Female
- 20-29 Male/Female
- 30-39 Male/Female
- 40-49 Male/Female
- 50-59 Male/Female
- 60-69 Male/Female
- 70-79 Male/Female
- 80+ Male/Female
Bib and Packet Pickup
- Early bib pick-up will happen at Marathon Sports (671 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116) on Saturday, May 18th from 12pm – 4pm.
- You may also pick up your bib starting at 8am on race day at the Hatch Memorial Shell
Race Route
Register a Team
To register a team for your group or company, please contact Samuel Englert at senglert@esplanade.org
Event Sponsorship
Interested in seeing your company as a supporter? Learn more about event sponsorship opportunities by contacting Samuel Englert at senglert@esplanade.org
Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering at the 5K, please email Molly Ryan at volunteers@esplanade.org
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