Walter’s Run
Updated
Sunday, December 13, 2026, first start 11:00 AM, in West Roxbury (Parkway Community YMCA). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after December 12.
- Date
- Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Start time
- 11:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- Parkway Community YMCA, West Roxbury, MA 02132
- Area
- Boston & Cambridge, Boston
- Distances
- 5K
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $30 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Saturday, December 12, 2026: 5K $30 → $35
- Registration
- Open. Opened September 7, online signup closes Sunday, December 13, 2026
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by December 12 to pay $30 instead of $35.
Register on RunSignup →Race website
Course and race notes
Walter’s Run 5k takes place on Sunday December 13th, 2026 in the West Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. Hosted by Parkway Running Club, Walter's Run is in its 32nd year and is one of Boston’s best holiday races. Walter's Run offers fun for running clubs and families so bring the entire crew on race day.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.