Experience the vibrant spirit of community at the Cambridge Girls' Softball League Race, an annual event dedicated to supporting young girls through sports and education. Every step you take contributes directly to enhancing team-building skills, athletic abilities, and overall well-being for local girl athletes. The race itself is a 5K USA Track and Field sanctioned run, timed by RaceWire, ensuring accuracy in your performance metrics. Runners can park conveniently at Danehy Park or find alternative parking options nearby before the event. Pre-race registration and number pick-up are available from Thursday, September 25th to Saturday, September 27th between specified hours. On race day, September 28th, sign-ups will commence early from 8:00 AM until just before the start at 9:30 AM. For those who register by September 5th, a complimentary t-shirt is guaranteed; thereafter, shirts are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration fees range from $40 to $45 for adults and $30 to $35 for participants under the age of 18, with early bird discounts available through July 31st. Post-race festivities include an engaging block party at Paddy's until 7 PM on September 28th. Enjoy live music from a DJ while sampling delicious food truck options and savoring cold beers in the newly opened beer garden as Walden Street is temporarily closed to traffic for your enjoyment. Join us this fall for a race that not only challenges you physically but also celebrates the empowerment of young girls through sports, all while contributing to their future success.
Races Offered
5K Walk
Sep 27, 2026
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Distance —
5K
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Running
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10:00
Racers age 17 and Under
Sep 27, 2026
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Distance —
5K
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Type —
Running
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10:00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Cambridge.
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14.4° / 22.8°
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13.5° / 22.0°
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Avg sunshine hours
9h 6m
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Avg rainfall
3.7 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
10.5 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Moderate
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Moderate (5.0)
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Humidity
77.1%
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Sunrise
06:25
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Sunset
18:52
About Cambridge
Learn more about the host city, Cambridge.
Cambridge is a city in Massachusetts, across the Charles River from Boston. It is renowned as the home of Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), both widely considered to be among the best universities in the world. The city's population was 118,000 in 2020; the fourth largest in the state.