DAV 5K Boston - Early Access 2026
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Boston, Massachusetts
- Price Free - $54.00
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the DAV 5K Boston, taking place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the scenic DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island in Boston, Suffolk. This exciting event celebrates Veterans Day weekend with a race that promises to be one of the fastest and flattest courses around! Participants can choose to run, walk, or roll, making it an inclusive experience for everyone.
Join us as we come together to honor our veterans and raise awareness of the challenges faced by our ill and injured heroes. After the race, don’t miss out on our famous post-race feast, where camaraderie and community spirit thrive. The DAV 5K Boston is not just a race; it's a heartfelt thank you to those who have served and a step towards ensuring that our veterans know they are never alone on their journey to recovery. Mark your calendars and be part of this meaningful celebration!
Join us as we come together to honor our veterans and raise awareness of the challenges faced by our ill and injured heroes. After the race, don’t miss out on our famous post-race feast, where camaraderie and community spirit thrive. The DAV 5K Boston is not just a race; it's a heartfelt thank you to those who have served and a step towards ensuring that our veterans know they are never alone on their journey to recovery. Mark your calendars and be part of this meaningful celebration!
Organiser's Description
In 2026, we look forward to returning to DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island to celebrate Veterans Day weekend together on Saturday, November 7! Race with us on one of the "fastest and flattest" race courses and stay for our famous "post-race feast" at the DAV 5K Boston. #VETSRUNBOSTON
We are thrilled to be back at DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island and cannot wait to see you and all of our DAV 5K Boston friends and family on Veterans Day weekend. The DAV 5K Boston race committee is working with our municipal partners at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the DCR, State Police and the City of Boston to ensure a safe and responsible family-friendly event experience.
The DAV 5K Boston is a run, walk or roll that thanks those who served and raises awareness of the issues our ill and injured veterans face every day. This event helps further the mission of the DAV Department of Massachusetts to ensure our injured heroes are not alone on their road to recovery.
We are thrilled to be back at DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island and cannot wait to see you and all of our DAV 5K Boston friends and family on Veterans Day weekend. The DAV 5K Boston race committee is working with our municipal partners at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the DCR, State Police and the City of Boston to ensure a safe and responsible family-friendly event experience.
The DAV 5K Boston is a run, walk or roll that thanks those who served and raises awareness of the issues our ill and injured veterans face every day. This event helps further the mission of the DAV Department of Massachusetts to ensure our injured heroes are not alone on their road to recovery.
Races
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DAV 5K Boston
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Long Sleeve Runner Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$54.00
Join us for the 2025 DAV 5K Boston at DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island. Run, walk or roll to support our local Massachusetts veterans. Together, we are fulfilling our promises to the men and women who served. Please note all race kits will be shipped out this year, so there will be a shipping fee added to your order. -
DAV 1 Mile Walk
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Long Sleeve Runner Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$54.00
Join us for the 2025 DAV 5K Boston at DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island. Run, walk or roll to support our local Massachusetts veterans. Together, we are fulfilling our promises to the men and women who served. Please note all race kits will be shipped out this year, so there will be a shipping fee added to your order. -
DAV 5K: Veterans With Runner Shirt
Incl. $2.08 Fee & Long Sleeve Runner Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$20.08
Are you a veteran? Thank you for your service. Please use this ticket for a complimentary entry and discounted runner shirt. Join us for the 2025 DAV 5K Boston at DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island. Run, walk or roll to support our local Massachusetts veterans. Together, we are fulfilling our promises to the men and women who served. Please note all race kits will be shipped out this year, so there will be a shipping fee added to your order. -
DAV 1 Mile Walk: Veterans With Runner Shirt
Incl. $2.08 Fee & Long Sleeve Runner Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$20.08
Are you a veteran? Thank you for your service. Please use this ticket for a complimentary entry and discounted runner shirt. Join us for the 2025 DAV 5K Boston at DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island. Run, walk or roll to support our local Massachusetts veterans. Together, we are fulfilling our promises to the men and women who served. Please note all race kits will be shipped out this year, so there will be a shipping fee added to your order. -
DAV 5K: FREE for Veterans
Sat 7th November 2026 (10:00AM EST)
Free
Are you a veteran? Thank you for your service. Please use this ticket for a complimentary entry and accept our deepest thanks. Please note this ticket does NOT include the runner shirt. Join us for the 2025 DAV 5K Boston at DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island. Run, walk or roll to support our local Massachusetts veterans. Together, we are fulfilling our promises to the men and women who served. -
DAV 1 Mile Walk: FREE for Veterans
Sat 7th November 2026 (10:00AM EST)
Free
Are you a veteran? Thank you for your service. Please use this ticket for a complimentary entry and accept our deepest thanks. Please note this ticket does NOT include the runner shirt. Join us for the 2025 DAV 5K Boston at DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island. Run, walk or roll to support our local Massachusetts veterans. Together, we are fulfilling our promises to the men and women who served.
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DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island, 2010 William J Day Blvd, Boston, 02127, MA, United States
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