In 66 days · Sat, Nov 7, 2026
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When
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Where
DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island, Boston MA
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
41–55°F · low rain risk
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2025
33–54°F
dry
2024
50–68°F
dry
2023
47–66°F
dry
2022
56–74°F
dry
2021
33–52°F
dry
2020
54–72°F
dry
2019
37–56°F
rain
2018
50–61°F
dry
2017
40–50°F
dry
2016
39–47°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
- Date: November 7, 2026
- Location: DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island, Boston, MA
- Event: 11th Annual DAV 5K Boston
- Website: Register Here
Celebration of Veterans Day
- Fast Course: One of the "fastest and flattest" race courses
- Post-Race Feast: Enjoy our famous feast in South Boston
- Community Gathering: Celebrate Veterans Day weekend together
- Hashtag: Join the conversation with #VetsRunBoston
Safety and Collaboration
- Municipal Partners: Working with Commonwealth of Massachusetts, DCR, State Police, and the City of Boston
- Family-Friendly: Ensuring a safe and responsible event experience
- Community Support: Engage with friends and family at the event
- Event Planning: Organized by the DAV 5K Boston race committee
Mission and Purpose
- Thanking Veterans: The run, walk, or roll acknowledges those who served
- Awareness Raising: Focus on issues faced by ill and injured veterans
- Supporting Heroes: Helps further the mission of the DAV Department of Massachusetts
- Community Commitment: Ensuring injured heroes are not alone on their road to recovery
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