Massachusetts · 5K
Esplanade 5K Run & Walk
Esplanade 5K Run & Walk is a 5K event held in Boston, Massachusetts. It was last held on October 25, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 2,321 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Field size
- ~2,321 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 25, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 2,321 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- esplanade.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
About the Esplanade 5K Run & Walk
The Esplanade Association (EA) invites YOU to enjoy a new season and new pace to support the same great cause! Rather than spring, we scheduled the annual 5K on Sunday, October 25—with hopes that a free parking day in the City of Boston amid fall foliage is a great opportunity to costume up and celebrate fitness and community in the park before Halloween! Building on the successful history of our beloved 5K Race, we are also introducing a dedicated Walk in succession to the annual Run. This sta…
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Esplanade 5K Run & Walk: common questions
- When is the Esplanade 5K Run & Walk?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Esplanade 5K Run & Walk held?
- In Boston, Massachusetts.
- What distances does the Esplanade 5K Run & Walk offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Esplanade 5K Run & Walk?
- About 2,321 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Esplanade 5K Run & Walk?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Esplanade 5K Run & Walk?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. $35 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
- What time does the Esplanade 5K Run & Walk start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
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