Special Olympics Massachusetts Jolly Jaunt

Saturday, December 5, 2026
9:00 AM EST
Boston, Massachusetts
$43.40 · 4 races
1km, 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Special Olympics Massachusetts Jolly Jaunt on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in beautiful Boston, Suffolk! This festive event invites participants to run or walk a professionally timed flat 5k course through the picturesque Back Bay area, all while supporting local Special Olympics athletes. Embrace the holiday spirit by dressing in your most creative costume for a chance to win exciting prizes, including awards for the Most Unique Holiday Costume, Most Festive Team Costume, and Most Festive Individual Costume.

Participants can also register for a fun 1k option, making this event perfect for all ages and fitness levels. With registration priced at just $40 for the 5k and $30 for the 1k, you can enjoy a day filled with holiday cheer, jingle bells for every participant, and the opportunity to win awards for the Top Individual Fundraiser, Top Fundraising Team, and more! Don’t miss out on this wonderful chance to make a difference while celebrating the season in Boston!

Races

  • Runner 5k

    Opens in 2 weeks

    Incl. $3.40 Fee

    9:00 AM EST

    $43.40

  • Walker 5k

    Opens in 2 weeks

    Incl. $3.40 Fee

    9:00 AM EST

    $43.40

  • Runner 1k

    Opens in 2 weeks

    Incl. $3.40 Fee

    9:00 AM EST

    $43.40

  • Walker 1k

    Opens in 2 weeks

    Incl. $3.40 Fee

    9:00 AM EST

    $43.40

Organiser's description

Join us to run or walk and help raise money to benefit local Special Olympics athletes. This is a professionally timed flat 5k course through Boston's Back Bay that has a fun holiday theme with prizes for best costume and jingle bells for each participant!

Parking & Street Closures: The closest parking garage is the Boston Common Garage located under the Common

Bag Policy: There will not be on-site lockers or storage for bags or personal items. All participants are responsible for their own items.

Awards: Awards will be given out to Top Individual Fundraiser, Top Fundraising Team, Top Fundraising Special Olympics Local Program, First Place Women's Overall and First Place Men's Overall.

Be sure to dress in costume and enter our Costume Contest! Prizes will be given for Most Unique Holiday Costume, Most Festive Team Costume and Most Festive Individual Costume

Registration: $40 per 5k runner/walker | $30 per 1k runner/walker

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Location

Boston Common, Boston, 02116, MA, United States

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