Arlington Education Foundation 5K
- Date Sun 17th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Arlington, Massachusetts
- Price $50.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for an exciting day of community spirit at the Arlington Education Foundation 5K on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in beautiful Arlington, Middlesex! This vibrant event celebrates the dedication of Arlington's students, teachers, and staff while raising funds for innovative educational projects within the public schools. Participants of all ages are welcome to lace up their running shoes for the 5K race, which kicks off at Hills Hill Field, conveniently located behind the Ed Burns Hockey Rink at 422 Summer Street.
The 5K course offers a scenic route along the Minuteman Bikeway, ensuring an enjoyable experience for both seasoned runners and families alike. Early bird registration is available for just $35 until April 1, so don’t miss out! With awards for the top finishers and fun race swag including t-shirts for younger participants, this event promises to be both rewarding and memorable. Plus, your participation directly supports enriching educational initiatives in the Arlington community. Come out, run for a cause, and help make a difference!
The 5K course offers a scenic route along the Minuteman Bikeway, ensuring an enjoyable experience for both seasoned runners and families alike. Early bird registration is available for just $35 until April 1, so don’t miss out! With awards for the top finishers and fun race swag including t-shirts for younger participants, this event promises to be both rewarding and memorable. Plus, your participation directly supports enriching educational initiatives in the Arlington community. Come out, run for a cause, and help make a difference!
Organiser's Description
ABOUT THE RUN AND AEF
The AEF 5K Run celebrates Arlingtons students, teachers, and staff who work tirelessly to create enriching and innovative educational experiences. All ages are welcome to participate. The proceeds from the run will be used to support innovative and creative new projects, as well as system-wide initiatives, that enhance the educational experience in Arlingtons Public Schools.
AEF depends entirely on individual donations and business sponsorships. The race plays a significant role in our community awareness and fundraising initiatives. Arlington Education Foundation [https://www.aefma.org/] (AEF), is a 501(c)(3).
PLACE
Hill's Hill Field behind the Ed Burns Hockey Rink
422 Summer Street
Arlington, MA US 02474
REGISTRATION
Registration is open to all ages. Early bird pricing (until Wednesday, 4/1) is $35 per entrant. The race fee will increase to $45 per entrant after that date for all except for the ACE, Gibbs/OMS running group members.
ARLINGTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACE AND GIBBS/OMS (elementary & middle school programs) participants are eligible for a discount. This information will be sent to students participating in the running groups.
There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are needed to ensure that the AEF 5K is a safe and fun race experience for all participants! Please sign up to assist our Race Leadership Team on race day! If interested in volunteering, please sign up here.
RACE SWAG
* T-Shirts will be provided for all participants 14 years old and younger. Please specify the unisex t-shirt size when registering.
* T-shirts will be provided for all older teen/adult participants who register before May 1st.
* Opting out of a t-shirt means your contribution to (AEF) will make more of an impact! TO OPT OUT OF A SHIRT - please select the "NO SHIRT' option under the sizing menu.
THE COURSE
The 5K run will start and end at Hills Hill Field, behind the Ed Burns Arena (422 Summer Street, Arlington, MA), with the course route shown below.
* After starting on the Hills Hill field, turn left (East) onto the Minuteman Bikeway.
* Continue East to Water Street.
* Turn right on Water Street and then a quick right (West) onto Massachusetts Ave.
* Bear right (West) from Massachusetts Ave. onto Lowell St.
* Turn right onto Mill Lane (which becomes Frazer Lane at the Schwamb Mill) to return to the Minuteman Bikeway.
* Continue East on the Minuteman Bike Path back to Hills Hill Field to the race finish.
BIB PICKUP
* FRIDAY (MAY 15) - MARATHON SPORTS, 673 MASS AVE. ARLINGTON 2PM-7PM
* Saturday (May 16) - AHS outside main entrance 9am-Noon
* NO RACE DAY PICKUP
AWARDS & RESULTS
* Awards will be given at 9:00 a.m. to the top finishers in each category.
* Chip timing will be coordinated by Second Wind Timing. Results will be posted and emailed to all participants and are viewable at www.secondwindresults.com [https://secondwindtiming.com/results]
PARKING
Arlington residents, leave your cars at home and warm up as you run/walk to Hills Hill field! Please leave plenty of time to park on the neighboring streets. DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAYS OR IMPEDE TRAFFIC ON OVERLOOK.
SAFETY
The race will run unless extreme weather prevents safe conditions. There will be no refunds.
THE ARLINGTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
The AEF 5K Run celebrates Arlingtons students, teachers, and staff who work tirelessly to create enriching and innovative educational experiences. All ages are welcome to participate. The proceeds from the run will be used to support innovative and creative new projects, as well as system-wide initiatives, that enhance the educational experience in Arlingtons Public Schools.
AEF depends entirely on individual donations and business sponsorships. The race plays a significant role in our community awareness and fundraising initiatives. Arlington Education Foundation [https://www.aefma.org/] (AEF), is a 501(c)(3).
PLACE
Hill's Hill Field behind the Ed Burns Hockey Rink
422 Summer Street
Arlington, MA US 02474
REGISTRATION
Registration is open to all ages. Early bird pricing (until Wednesday, 4/1) is $35 per entrant. The race fee will increase to $45 per entrant after that date for all except for the ACE, Gibbs/OMS running group members.
ARLINGTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACE AND GIBBS/OMS (elementary & middle school programs) participants are eligible for a discount. This information will be sent to students participating in the running groups.
There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are needed to ensure that the AEF 5K is a safe and fun race experience for all participants! Please sign up to assist our Race Leadership Team on race day! If interested in volunteering, please sign up here.
RACE SWAG
* T-Shirts will be provided for all participants 14 years old and younger. Please specify the unisex t-shirt size when registering.
* T-shirts will be provided for all older teen/adult participants who register before May 1st.
* Opting out of a t-shirt means your contribution to (AEF) will make more of an impact! TO OPT OUT OF A SHIRT - please select the "NO SHIRT' option under the sizing menu.
THE COURSE
The 5K run will start and end at Hills Hill Field, behind the Ed Burns Arena (422 Summer Street, Arlington, MA), with the course route shown below.
* After starting on the Hills Hill field, turn left (East) onto the Minuteman Bikeway.
* Continue East to Water Street.
* Turn right on Water Street and then a quick right (West) onto Massachusetts Ave.
* Bear right (West) from Massachusetts Ave. onto Lowell St.
* Turn right onto Mill Lane (which becomes Frazer Lane at the Schwamb Mill) to return to the Minuteman Bikeway.
* Continue East on the Minuteman Bike Path back to Hills Hill Field to the race finish.
BIB PICKUP
* FRIDAY (MAY 15) - MARATHON SPORTS, 673 MASS AVE. ARLINGTON 2PM-7PM
* Saturday (May 16) - AHS outside main entrance 9am-Noon
* NO RACE DAY PICKUP
AWARDS & RESULTS
* Awards will be given at 9:00 a.m. to the top finishers in each category.
* Chip timing will be coordinated by Second Wind Timing. Results will be posted and emailed to all participants and are viewable at www.secondwindresults.com [https://secondwindtiming.com/results]
PARKING
Arlington residents, leave your cars at home and warm up as you run/walk to Hills Hill field! Please leave plenty of time to park on the neighboring streets. DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAYS OR IMPEDE TRAFFIC ON OVERLOOK.
SAFETY
The race will run unless extreme weather prevents safe conditions. There will be no refunds.
THE ARLINGTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Races
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Aef 5k
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 17th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$50.20
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