Join us to run or walk and help raise money to benefit local Special Olympics athletes. This is a professionally timed flat 5k course through Boston's Back Bay that has a fun holiday theme with prizes for best costume and jingle bells for each participant!
Parking & Street Closures: The closest parking garage is the Boston Common Garage located under the Common
Bag Policy: There will not be on-site lockers or storage for bags or personal items. All participants are responsible for their own items.
Awards: Awards will be given out to Top Individual Fundraiser, Top Fundraising Team, Top Fundraising Special Olympics Local Program, First Place Women's Overall and First Place Men's Overall.
Be sure to dress in costume and enter our Costume Contest! Prizes will be given for Most Unique Holiday Costume, Most Festive Team Costume and Most Festive Individual Costume
Registration: $40 per 5k runner/walker | $30 per 1k runner/walker
Dec 06, 2025
Distance — 1K
Type — Running
09:00
Dec 06, 2025
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
Dec 06, 2025
Distance — 1K
Type — Running
09:00
Dec 06, 2025
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Boston.
Learn more about the host city, Boston.
A city of history and tradition, Boston offers a proud legacy of culture, education, and numerous sporting championships. The "shining city on a hill"s independent spirit has been displayed to the world ever since colonists were angry over a British tax on their beloved tea and dumped shiploads of it into the harbor in protest.
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