The Team Hoyt Memorial - Featuring the Team Hoyt Taper

  • Date Sat 11th April 2026
  • Time 8:30AM EDT
  • Location Hopkinton, Massachusetts
  • Price Free - $38.10
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the inspiring Team Hoyt Memorial event on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in the picturesque town of Hopkinton, Middlesex. This uplifting celebration features three exciting events designed for all ages and abilities, including the Team Hoyt Taper 5 Mile Run, which serves as the perfect taper for runners preparing for the Boston Marathon. Participants will honor the legacy of Dick and Rick Hoyt by running the same distance they first conquered together, passing by the iconic "Yes You Can" statue situated next to Hopkinton Common.

In addition to the run, the Team Hoyt Two Step 2 Mile Walk invites everyone to join in the spirit of togetherness, showcasing the belief that "two-gether" we can all participate. Rounding out the festivities is the Team Hoyt Tot Trot, a delightful kids' race that highlights the future stars of running just before the awards ceremony. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a heartwarming event that celebrates perseverance, friendship, and community.

Organiser's Description

The _Team Hoyt Memorial Yes You Can Run Together_

FEATURING 3 EVENTS:

Team Hoyt Taper - 5 MILE RUN perfectly timed to meet the needs of runners as they taper down one week before the Boston Marathon. We run 5 miles to honor the same distance of the first race Dick & Rick ran together. Running past the iconic "Yes You Can" statue next to Hopkinton Common.

Team Hoyt Two Step - 2 MILE WALK to show that "two-gether" we can all participate. Walk to the iconic "Yes You Can" statue and back to the world famous after party.

Team Hoyt Tot Trot - KIDS RACE Just before the awards ceremony. Watch our future stars of running as they take the field across from the finish line.

Races

  • 5 Mile Run - Team Hoyt Taper

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

    A five-mile run designed perfectly for those tapering for their Boston Marathon run. It has the challenge of "Hoytbreak Hill" to prepare you for Heartbreak Hill. You will run by the Team Hoyt "Yes You Can" statue and be inspired by Dick and Rick's Hoyt's message. This race honors the first race they ever ran together.
  • 2 Mile Walk - Team Hoyt Two Step

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

    This walk is perfect to show that "Two-gether" everyone can participate. It is a beautiful walk from the Marathon Elementary School to the Team Hoyt "Yes You Can" statue and back to EMC Park for food, fun, friends and a beer garden.
  • Kids Run - Team Hoyt Tot Trot - Sponsored by Window World of Western Mass

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (11:30AM EDT)

    $11.60

    Just before we present the awards for the Team Hoyt Taper, we will showcase the future of running with our youngest runners taking the field right near the finish line and viewable from the beer garden as well.
  • Volunteer

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    Free

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Location

EMC Park, 113 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton, 01748, MA, United States

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