The Mattapan Unity 5K Fete has quickly emerged as a powerful, community-driven event that brings together residents, local businesses, and city officials in a vibrant celebration of health, wellness, and unity. Building on the success of our inaugural race—which exceeded expectations with over 350 participants—the event continues to demonstrate strong community demand for accessible, culturally rooted wellness programming in Mattapan.
In partnership with the Cummins Highway Neighborhood Association, Greater Mattapan Neighborhood Council, and Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition, the Mattapan Unity 5K is designed to expand access to healthy, active living opportunities. More than just a race, it is a festival-style experience that promotes fitness, strengthens community connections, and showcases the rich culture and resilience of Mattapan.
*A portion of the event proceeds supports a selected non-profit.
Event Details:
Date: August 8, 2026
Time: 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
Location: 350 River St, Ryan Playground, Mattapan, MA
*T-shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Special Discount for Young Adults!
Are you between the ages of 12 and 17?
You may qualify for a reduced admission price of $25 to the Mattapan Unity 5K Fete on August 8, 2026!
We want to make sure our young people feel welcome and included in this celebration of community, wellness, and culture.
📩 To inquire about the Young Adult Discount, please email us at Mattapan5K@gmail.com.
Ticket Pricing Timeline
April & May - Early Bird - $40
June - Regular Admission - $45
July- Late Admission - $50
August- Week/Day of Registration - $55
We hope you'll join us this year!
Let’s make this a movement for all generations—one step at a time!
Aug 08, 2026
Distance — 1.5 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$40.00
Aug 08, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$40.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Mattapan.
Learn more about the host city, Mattapan.
Mattapan is a neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Mattapan is the original Massachusett name for the Dorchester area, possibly meaning "a place to sit." At the 2010 census, it had a population of 36,480, with the majority of its population immigrants.
Read more launchExplore other exciting events happening in this same region.
location_on Braintree, Massachusetts, US
calendar_today Apr 20, 2026
Hand-picked events we think you’ll love.
Nov 21, 2026
The RUN Manatee 5k series offers THREE adventures to celebrate ONE community. Participants will discover Manatee County…
Read more
Nov 28, 2026
Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.The…
Read more
Dec 13, 2026
Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/12k! A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.Th…
Read more
Mar 21, 2027
WE ARE NOW OFFERING AN AQUABIKE DIVISION! Triathlon Information:Join us for the annual Space Coast Triathlon, held in …
Read more