Esplanade 5K Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of MassachusettsSaturday | May 16th, 2020 | 9:00 AMFielder Field | Charles River Esplanade
Event DetailsSaturday, May 168:00am- Registration & Packet pick-up at the DCR Hatch Shell9:00am- Race begins
Join your fellow Esplanade-lovers and run the most popular running route in Greater Boston at “Boston’s Most Beautiful 5K”! This course takes a scenic riverfront route with spectacular views of the Longfellow Bridge, Boston and Cambridge skyline, and Esplanade lagoons during the spring bloom season. The finish line is perfectly photogenic, set against the backdrop of the Charles River.
Runners of all abilities are encouraged to participate. Whether you are a competitive runner, or hoping to enjoy the course with your family, there is a wave in the race for you. NEW in 2020, the race will be USTAF certified.
Proceeds from the race directly benefit the Esplanade Association’s work to revitalize, enhance, program, and maintain the Charles River Esplanade. A sport-tech T-shirt is included with race entry. Medals will be awarded for top female and male finishers across various age brackets.
**COVID-19 Update 3.19.2020** Thank you everyone for all of your support over the last few years and in 2020. We wanted to give you an update on the status of our event-- we are monitoring the ongoing public health crisis closely. As of right now, this race is still scheduled to take place. If anything changes, we will either transfer your registration to the new date or refund your registration payment.
The Esplanade 5K Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is made possible by:
$35 March 7-April 16$45 April 17-May 17$50 race Day (if not full)
Esplanade Association Members receive free access to special Member events, discounted tickets to the Esplanade Association’s signature events, including the Summer Dock Party and Moondance After Dark, and advance-registration to events with limited capacity.
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If the Esplanade is your favorite training route, please consider making an additional donation to care for the Park.
Do you know a company or brand that might be interested in sponsoring this event? Email Kelsey at [email protected]
Want to register a team? Email Kelsey at [email protected] to get more information.
