18th Annual Resolution Run to Kick Cancer 5K
- Date Sat 9th January 2027
- Time 11:00AM EST
- Location Lexington, Massachusetts
- Price $44.35
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 18th Annual Resolution Run to Kick Cancer 5K on Saturday, January 9, 2027, in the vibrant town of Lexington, Middlesex! This exciting in-person event will kick off at 11:00 AM with a fast and flat 5K course starting and finishing in front of Lexington High School's Field House. Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome to participate, with chip timing and awards up for grabs for the top finishers, including cancer patients and survivors. Don’t miss out on a long-sleeve technical t-shirt guaranteed to participants who register by December 17, 2026!
This year, the Resolution Run not only challenges your physical limits but also contributes to a meaningful cause, raising funds for innovative cancer research and patient support programs. With a post-race awards ceremony and results emailed to participants, the atmosphere will be filled with positivity and community spirit. Make sure to arrive early for race packet pickup on January 8, 2027, at Marathon Sports, and secure your parking at one of the nearby lots. Whether you are racing in person or taking part virtually from January 9-17, 2027, your participation makes a difference in the fight against
This year, the Resolution Run not only challenges your physical limits but also contributes to a meaningful cause, raising funds for innovative cancer research and patient support programs. With a post-race awards ceremony and results emailed to participants, the atmosphere will be filled with positivity and community spirit. Make sure to arrive early for race packet pickup on January 8, 2027, at Marathon Sports, and secure your parking at one of the nearby lots. Whether you are racing in person or taking part virtually from January 9-17, 2027, your participation makes a difference in the fight against
Organiser's Description
IN-PERSON 5K RACE INFORMATION (see _Virtual 5K Race Information below_)
DATE/TIME
January 9, 2027 at 11:00 AM
LOCATION
Start and finish in front of Lexington High School, Field House
ABOUT
Fast, flat 5K course [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/134771411] through historic Lexington MA - USATF Sanctioned - Walkers welcome - Chip timed - Awards for in-person top 3 males, top 3 females, top 3 male cancer patients/survivors, top 3 female cancer patients/survivors, top 3 teams and age group winners - Long sleeve, technical t-shirt guaranteed to participants who register by December 17, 2026.
RACE PACKET PICKUP
_Advance: _Friday, January 8, 2027, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Marathon Sports, 1728 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA. During this time only, show your race bib to enjoy 20% off Marathon Sports in-store purchases. Some exclusions apply. _NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE._
_Race-Day_: Saturday, January 9, 2027, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM at Lexington High School, Field House, 251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA
RESULTS + AWARDS
Race results will be emailed and texted to in-person participants who opt-in during registration. Race results will also be posted here [https://www.resolutionrun2kickcancer.org/results] post-race. Individual and team awards for in-person winners will be announced during a post-race awards ceremony.
PARKING
There are parking lots in front and back of Lexington High School for use during the race. Additional parking is available in the following locations as well as on neighborhood side streets:
* Along both sides of Worthen Road
* Town Pool Complex parking lot, near 80 Worthen Road
* Center Playground, at the intersection of Clark Street and Park Drive
* Lincoln Park on Lincoln Street.
Please do NOT park in the Hayden Recreation Centre lots located near the intersection of Worthen Road and Lincoln Street.
REMINDER
As a USATF Sanctioned race, no dogs or bikes are allowed on the course or in Lexington High School. All strollers must line up behind the runners and walkers at the in-person race start.
VIRTUAL 5K RACE INFORMATION
DATE/TIME
January 9-17, 2027 anytime and anywhere
LOCATION
Run or walk anywhere that is convenient and safe
RACE PACKET PICKUP
A link to a digital bib will be emailed to each virtual participant in advance of the race start. It can be downloaded and printed. A technical t-shirt will be mailed post-race to all virtual U.S. participants who register by December 17, 2026 and provide an accurate mailing address. T-shirts will be mailed in mid-late January.
RESULTS + AWARDS
During registration, virtual participants will get instructions about how to submit self-timed race results. Virtual race results will also be posted here [https://www.resolutionrun2kickcancer.org/results] after the submission deadline.
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
The annual Resolution Run to Kick Cancer 5K in Lexington, MA raises money for innovative cancer research and patient support programs.
2026 race proceeds were directed to Metastatic Breast Cancer Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Caring For A Cure at Massachusetts General Hospital, Leptomeningeal Disease Awareness and Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund, and Love Bus.
2027 charity partners will be selected by April.
MORE INFORMATION
Contact us for additional information or to become a race volunteer or sponsor.
DATE/TIME
January 9, 2027 at 11:00 AM
LOCATION
Start and finish in front of Lexington High School, Field House
ABOUT
Fast, flat 5K course [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/134771411] through historic Lexington MA - USATF Sanctioned - Walkers welcome - Chip timed - Awards for in-person top 3 males, top 3 females, top 3 male cancer patients/survivors, top 3 female cancer patients/survivors, top 3 teams and age group winners - Long sleeve, technical t-shirt guaranteed to participants who register by December 17, 2026.
RACE PACKET PICKUP
_Advance: _Friday, January 8, 2027, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Marathon Sports, 1728 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA. During this time only, show your race bib to enjoy 20% off Marathon Sports in-store purchases. Some exclusions apply. _NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE._
_Race-Day_: Saturday, January 9, 2027, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM at Lexington High School, Field House, 251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA
RESULTS + AWARDS
Race results will be emailed and texted to in-person participants who opt-in during registration. Race results will also be posted here [https://www.resolutionrun2kickcancer.org/results] post-race. Individual and team awards for in-person winners will be announced during a post-race awards ceremony.
PARKING
There are parking lots in front and back of Lexington High School for use during the race. Additional parking is available in the following locations as well as on neighborhood side streets:
* Along both sides of Worthen Road
* Town Pool Complex parking lot, near 80 Worthen Road
* Center Playground, at the intersection of Clark Street and Park Drive
* Lincoln Park on Lincoln Street.
Please do NOT park in the Hayden Recreation Centre lots located near the intersection of Worthen Road and Lincoln Street.
REMINDER
As a USATF Sanctioned race, no dogs or bikes are allowed on the course or in Lexington High School. All strollers must line up behind the runners and walkers at the in-person race start.
VIRTUAL 5K RACE INFORMATION
DATE/TIME
January 9-17, 2027 anytime and anywhere
LOCATION
Run or walk anywhere that is convenient and safe
RACE PACKET PICKUP
A link to a digital bib will be emailed to each virtual participant in advance of the race start. It can be downloaded and printed. A technical t-shirt will be mailed post-race to all virtual U.S. participants who register by December 17, 2026 and provide an accurate mailing address. T-shirts will be mailed in mid-late January.
RESULTS + AWARDS
During registration, virtual participants will get instructions about how to submit self-timed race results. Virtual race results will also be posted here [https://www.resolutionrun2kickcancer.org/results] after the submission deadline.
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
The annual Resolution Run to Kick Cancer 5K in Lexington, MA raises money for innovative cancer research and patient support programs.
2026 race proceeds were directed to Metastatic Breast Cancer Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Caring For A Cure at Massachusetts General Hospital, Leptomeningeal Disease Awareness and Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund, and Love Bus.
2027 charity partners will be selected by April.
MORE INFORMATION
Contact us for additional information or to become a race volunteer or sponsor.
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