FAQs
EVENT
The 2025 Boston Waterfront 5K is June 15, 2025.
- 5K run/walk
- Youth 100M Dash
Click here to view the course
- 10am for 5K
- 11am for youth races
Course information coming soon!
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- Youth races are 12 & under
- No limit for the 5k
No, there is no gear check at the Boston Waterfront 5k
Yes!
Participants can purchase access to the VIP tent during registration.
Medals will be given to top overall male, female and non-binary and by age group:
- 16 to 19
- 20 to 29
- 30 to 39
- 40 to 49
- 50 to 59
- 60 to 65
- 66 and above
Check back closer to the race for more information on race day parking.
Hotel accommodations can be made through our partner, Hotel Planner, here.
Yes! The Finish Festival will take place at the Leader Bank Pavilion after the race from 10:15am – 12:00pm. Participants, friends, and family are welcome to join us for music, beer garden (21+), food and more!
REGISTRATION
Register by clicking here.
- We will have general registration options for the 5K and Youth 100 meter dash
- We will have a 5K VIP option - fundraise the $150 entry fee or pay it up front
It will close the morning of the race or at sellout, whichever comes first. Walk-up registration will be available on race day if the event has not sold out.
No, we do not offer refunds, deferrals, or transfer of registrations.
BIB PICK UP
Race morning starting at 8:30am
Leader Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., Boston
Bib numbers will be assigned dynamically when you check it. We do not pre-set bib numbers.
No, all participants must pick up their own bibs.
No, we do not mail bibs.
At bib pick up race morning
COURSE
There will be a water station at mile 2
Water
No.
There is medical at the start/finish line.
No.
FUNDRAISING
Fundraising is NOT required for participants who paid their entry fee, however, all participants will receive a fundraising page when you register. If you sign up using the 5K VIP entry with fundraising option, you are committing to a $150 minimum requirement. Fundraising rewards are available to all those fundraising for The McCourt Foundation.
If you do not meet the requirement within 2 weeks following the race date, your credit card will be charged the difference.
No, your card will not be charged if the optional fundraising goal isn’t met.
All participants who reached a fundraising reward level ($300 and above) who are eligible (excludes those participating on a Non-Profit Partner team) may visit the rewards table at check-in and during the finish festival to redeem their rewards.