Esplanade 5k & Walk
- Date Sun 26th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Boston, Massachusetts
- Price Free - $35.00
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun, fitness, and community at the Esplanade 5K & Walk on Sunday, October 26th, 2025, in beautiful Boston, Suffolk! This year, the beloved 5K race is moving to the fall, making it the perfect opportunity to enjoy the crisp autumn air while supporting a great cause. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual walker, everyone is welcome to join in the festivities. The event will feature not only the 5K race but also a leisurely walk, allowing participants to engage at their own pace.
The day promises a vibrant atmosphere filled with fall-themed activities for families, delicious free samples from local vendors, live music, and much more. Plus, for those 21 and over, the Night Shift Beer Garden will be a fantastic spot to relax and unwind after the race, located right next to the vendor fair on Fiedler Field along the scenic Charles River Esplanade. Best of all, proceeds from this event will support the wonderful work of the Esplanade Association in enhancing and revitalizing the park, making it an even more enjoyable space for everyone. Don't miss out on this amazing day—mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate community and
The day promises a vibrant atmosphere filled with fall-themed activities for families, delicious free samples from local vendors, live music, and much more. Plus, for those 21 and over, the Night Shift Beer Garden will be a fantastic spot to relax and unwind after the race, located right next to the vendor fair on Fiedler Field along the scenic Charles River Esplanade. Best of all, proceeds from this event will support the wonderful work of the Esplanade Association in enhancing and revitalizing the park, making it an even more enjoyable space for everyone. Don't miss out on this amazing day—mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate community and
Organiser's Description
THE 2025 ESPLANADE 5K IS MOVING TO THE FALL!
SAVE THE DATE FOR OCTOBER 26TH
IF YOU WISH TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN REGISTRATION OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS INTEREST FORM [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdAnJOMcD4e2aASOqs-uuJnJZWDmnwnsWqxs2MaMMv0Sf4eg/viewform?usp=header] TO PROVIDE YOUR NAME AND EMAIL. THIS WAY YOU'LL BE THE FIRST TO KNOW!
BUILDING ON THE SUCCESSFUL HISTORY OF BELOVED 5K RACE, THE ESPLANADE ASSOCIATION IS INTRODUCING A WALK IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL 5K RACE FOR THE FALL SEASON AND RIGHT BEFORE A FAMILY FUN HOLIDAY! THIS EXPANSION WILL ALLOW FOR MORE INDIVIDUALS TO PARTICIPATE AND DO SO AT THEIR OWN PACE AND COMFORT LEVEL. YOU CAN PLAN ON HAVING PLENTY OF THINGS TO DO OTHER THAN THE 5K OR WALK INCLUDING, FALL-THEMED ACTIVITIES FOR THE FAMILY, FREE SAMPLES FROM VENDORS, FOOD, MUSIC, AND FOR THOSE 21+ YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ENJOY THE NIGHT SHIFT BEER GARDEN ON THE ESPLANADE, WHICH WILL BE RIGHT NEXT TO THE VENDOR FAIR, ALL LOCATED ON FIEDLER FIELD ON THE CHARLES RIVER ESPLANADE!
RACE & WALK 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.
SAVE THE DATE FOR OCTOBER 26TH
IF YOU WISH TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN REGISTRATION OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS INTEREST FORM [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdAnJOMcD4e2aASOqs-uuJnJZWDmnwnsWqxs2MaMMv0Sf4eg/viewform?usp=header] TO PROVIDE YOUR NAME AND EMAIL. THIS WAY YOU'LL BE THE FIRST TO KNOW!
BUILDING ON THE SUCCESSFUL HISTORY OF BELOVED 5K RACE, THE ESPLANADE ASSOCIATION IS INTRODUCING A WALK IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL 5K RACE FOR THE FALL SEASON AND RIGHT BEFORE A FAMILY FUN HOLIDAY! THIS EXPANSION WILL ALLOW FOR MORE INDIVIDUALS TO PARTICIPATE AND DO SO AT THEIR OWN PACE AND COMFORT LEVEL. YOU CAN PLAN ON HAVING PLENTY OF THINGS TO DO OTHER THAN THE 5K OR WALK INCLUDING, FALL-THEMED ACTIVITIES FOR THE FAMILY, FREE SAMPLES FROM VENDORS, FOOD, MUSIC, AND FOR THOSE 21+ YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ENJOY THE NIGHT SHIFT BEER GARDEN ON THE ESPLANADE, WHICH WILL BE RIGHT NEXT TO THE VENDOR FAIR, ALL LOCATED ON FIEDLER FIELD ON THE CHARLES RIVER ESPLANADE!
RACE & WALK 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.
Races
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Esplanade 5K
Sun 26th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$35.00
OPENS 30 MAYSigning up for this option enters you in the Esplanade 5k -
Esplanade Walk
Sun 26th October 2025 (11:00AM EDT)
$15.00
OPENS 30 MAYSigning up for this option enters you in the Esplanade Walk -
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Esplanade 5K
Sun 26th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 07 OCT -
Achilles - Esplanade 5K
Sun 26th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 09 OCT -
Complimentary Esplande 5K
Sun 26th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 09 OCT -
1 Addition-Standard
Sun 26th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$35.00
OPENS 18 OCT
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