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Sunday, December 13th, 2026
Parkway Community YMCA, West Roxbury MA
5K
26–41°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
2025
24–36°F
dry
2024
24–32°F
dry
2023
31–43°F
dry
2022
23–39°F
dry
2021
36–50°F
dry
2020
41–60°F
dry
2019
23–41°F
dry
2018
19–34°F
dry
2017
19–34°F
dry
2016
30–40°F
dry
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About this race
Walter’s Run 5k takes place on Sunday December 13th, 2026 in the West Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. Hosted by Parkway Running Club, Walter's Run is in its 32nd year and is one of Boston’s best holiday races. Walter's Run offers fun for running clubs and families so bring the entire crew on race day.
Starting and ending at the Parkway Community YMCA, Walter’s Run 5k is a rolling route thru the West Roxbury. Our accurate wheel-measured course is USATF sanctioned. We provide a water stop, mile splits and course security with volunteers and police.
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