Esplanade 5k Run & Walk

🍂 The 2025 Esplanade 5K is Moving to the Fall!

Save the Date for October 26th

📬 Registration Notification

If you wish to be notified when registration officially launches, please complete this Interest Form to provide your name and email. This way you'll be the first to know!

🏃‍♀️ The Race Experience

• Event Expansion: Building on the successful history of beloved 5k race, the Esplanade Association is introducing a dedicated Walk in addition to the annual 5k race for the fall season.
• Participation: This expansion will allow more opportunity for individuals to participate and do so at their own pace and comfort level.
• Pathway Safety: Keeping pathway safety in mind as to not overcrowd.
• Family Fun: You can plan on having plenty of things to do other than the 5k or Walk including, fall-themed activities for the family, free samples from vendors, food, music.

🍺 Night Shift Beer Garden

For those 21+, you will be able to enjoy the Night Shift Beer Garden on the Esplanade, which will be right next to the Vendor Fair, all located on Fiedler Field on the Charles River Esplanade!

🤝 This Event Supports

Proceeds from this event go directly to support the work of the Esplanade Association to revitalize and enhance the Charles River Esplanade, sustain its natural green space, and build community in the park by providing educational, cultural, and recreational programs for everyone.

🎟️ Registration Tickets

• $35.00: Run Registration - Esplanade 5K Runners will receive a chipped bib for timing and race results + prizes.
• $20.00: Walk Registration - Esplanade 5K Walkers will receive a bib (not chipped for time).