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Esplanade 5K - Boston

Name: Esplanade 5K - Boston
Start: 2026-10-25
End: 2026-10-25
Location: Boston

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

calendar_today 25 Oct, 2026

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About the Event

Be part of the future of Boston's waterfront at the Fall Fest 5K: Run & Walk for the Esplanade, scheduled for October 26, 2025. This inclusive event welcomes participants of all paces to enjoy the park's fall colors while supporting visionary projects like the new year-round welcome center opening in 2026. With every registration, you help sustain free concerts, youth education, and ongoing park maintenance—making your morning run a powerful investment in community wellness and green space preservation.

Races Offered

5K Run

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

09:00

5K Walk

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

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11:00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Boston.

thermostat Temperature

8.8° / 17.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.7° / 15.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 25m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:58

nightlight Sunset

18:01

About Boston

Learn more about the host city, Boston.

A city of history and tradition, Boston offers a proud legacy of culture, education, and numerous sporting championships. The "shining city on a hill"s independent spirit has been displayed to the world ever since colonists were angry over a British tax on their beloved tea and dumped shiploads of it into the harbor in protest.

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