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Not a Walk in the Park 5K

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About the Event

Run for a cause. Run with the Y. Join the Saugus Family YMCA's Not a Walk in the Park 5K and help support your community. This family-friendly run/walk takes you through the beautiful scenery of Breakheart Reservation in Saugus. Registration includes post-race refreshments and prizes for runners in every age category. All proceeds support the YMCA of Metro North Annual Fund to provide access to YMCA child care, camp, and health and wellness programs to everyone.

Race Details:
Saturday, April 25th, 8:30am Race Start
Packet pick-up for Pre-Registered Runners: 7:00am
Race day registration: 7:00am
Where: Breakheart Reservation - 177 Forest Street, Saugus, MA 01906

Packet Pick-up:
Friday, April 24th, 3:00pm-6:00pm
Saugus Family YMCA, 298 Main Street, Saugus, MA 01906

Race Features:
Chip Timing by Bay State Race Services
Post race refreshments
Awards to the top finishers in each age group
T-shirt guaranteed to those who register prior to April 4th

The YMCA of Metro North Road Race Series raises funds for a variety of charitable activities that benefit our community. Participants in our four unique 5K races run or walk to support the YMCA of Metro North Annual Fund and raise money to provide access to YMCA child care, camp, and health and wellness programs to everyone. In 2025 the YMCA of Metro North provided more than $3 million in financial aid providing all children, adults and families with opportunities to develop a healthy spirit, mind and body regardless of income.

Races Offered

Not a Walk in the Park 5K

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$30.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Saugus.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 5.0° / 13.2°
wb_sunny 0.2° / 9.7°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 15.6 /
water_drop 71.0%

About Saugus

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Saugus is a town in Greater Boston, Massachusetts, just north of the city. Its population is approximately 29,000 (2020), but despite its small size it has a long history lasting almost 400 years. The name of the town has its origins in the Algonquin language, meaning "great" or "extended."

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