In 35 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
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
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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Typical start here is 41°F — see the cold-start kit →
About this race
Event Overview
- Date: November 7, 2026
- Location: DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island, Boston, MA
- Event: 11th Annual DAV 5K Boston
- Course: One of the "fastest and flattest" race courses
Post-Race Celebration
- Join us: Celebrate Veterans Day weekend together
- Features: Famous "post-race feast" in South Boston
- Community: Engage with DAV 5K Boston friends and family
- Hastag: #VetsRunBoston
Event Commitment
- Collaboration: Working with municipal partners, including the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, DCR, State Police, and the City of Boston
- Safety: Ensuring a safe and responsible family-friendly event experience
- Support: The DAV 5K Boston race committee is dedicated to community safety
- Details: Ready to welcome participants back!
Mission and Purpose
- Focus: Thanking those who served our country
- Awareness: Raising awareness of the issues facing ill and injured veterans
- Support: Helping further the mission of the DAV Department of Massachusetts
- Commitment: Ensuring our injured heroes are not alone on their road to recovery
More Information
- Registration: Register here
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