End your search for the perfect pre-Valentine's date at the I Need A Valentine 5Km or Abouts on February 13, 2026, a spirited Friday night winter run in Worcester, Massachusetts, kicking off at 6:30 PM. This unique "welcome home" party is the ultimate mixer on the run, where you might just meet your match before the weekend of love begins. Whether you race for a hand-timed result or simply enjoy the fun run, you'll be rewarded with hot chocolate, cold beer, champagne, a flaming BBQ, and cozy fire pits—a legendary après-run celebration known from the Deep Fried Turkey runs.
This isn't just a race; it's a full-blown winter social where every mile could lead to a new connection, a great story, or simply a fantastic night out with the community. Lace up, bring your festive spirit, and find your Valentine—or at least find some unforgettable fun.
Feb 13, 2026
Distance — 5km
Type — Running
18:30
$21.34
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Worcester.
Learn more about the host city, Worcester.
Explore fine arts, history, and take in a show in Worcester, a medium sized city in Central Massachusetts about an hour's drive west of Boston. Worcester's seven hills and their valleys contain top notch museums, nine colleges and universities, beautiful parks, and food from all over the globe.
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