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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
866 East Broadway, Boston MA
5K
56–69°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
65–77°F
dry
2024
57–70°F
rain
2023
53–60°F
dry
2022
58–73°F
dry
2021
59–72°F
rain
2020
58–76°F
dry
2019
58–79°F
rain
2018
67–77°F
rain
2017
66–78°F
dry
2016
50–66°F
dry
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About this race
🏃♂️ About This Event
Please join us for the Annual Colin Joy Project 5K September, 27th 2025. We are so excited to be continuing Colin's Joy Project's mission and are here to welcome you all back for running. The day will begin with 2 youth races to start us off followed by a 5 km course along scenic South Boston beaches.
🎉 Post-Race Activities
- Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided.
- Entertainment: Enjoy entertainment alongside the award ceremony.
- Raffle: Great raffle items will be available.
- Merch: Shop for Colin's Joy Project merchandise!
👕 Race Details
- Date: Saturday, September 27th, 2025 (*permit pending)
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5 km Race
- Youth Races: 8:15 a.m. – 100 Meter Dash (9 years and under), 8:30 a.m. – ½ Mile Race (14 years and under)
- Registration Fees: 5K - $30, Youth - $15
🏞️ Course Information
- Type: Fast and flat 5 km course
- Location: Scenic Castle Island and beaches of Day Boulevard
- Shirts: 5K participants may receive a Colin's Joy Project race shirt (first 250 registered).
- Parking: Available along adjacent streets and beach area: resident parking not in effect on Saturdays.
📅 Registration and Pick-Up
- Early Bib Pickup: Available on Friday, September 26th from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
- Race Day Registration: Open at 7:30 a.m. for pick-up and same-day sign-ups.
- T-Shirts: Available for purchase on the day of the race.
- Refund Policy: Race fees may be considered a donation: for refunds, contact info@colinsjoyproject.org.
💖 About Colin's Joy Project
Colin McGrath was killed in 2018 after being struck by a car on his way home from a wonderful day in the park. His life was full of love, laughter, curiosity. Colin lived every minute of his life to the fullest. His laughing eyes, beautiful curls, hilarious voice, and sense of adventure will never be forgotten. His smile made everyone's heart happy.</
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