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Events

Keep up with our latest events and initiatives! The Y is able to support the communities we serve with the help of generous participants and sponsors who support our fundraising events.

  • YMCA SPARK CELEBRATION 2025

    YMCA of Greater Boston

    Save the Date! Wednesday October 8, 2025
     
    Join the YMCA of Greater Boston at our evening reception and be the SPARK! that serves as a starting point for something better, greater and more joyful. With the help of dedicated partners and individuals like you, the Y can fan the sparks of good in our communities.

    Learn More & Register  

  • EAST BOSTON YMCA ANNUAL REACH OUT BREAKFAST

    EAST BOSTON YMCA

    Hilton Boston Airport 1 Hotel Drive, East Boston, MA, United States

    Join us for one of East Boston’s favorite traditions — the YMCA Annual Breakfast! We are back this year hosted by State Rep. Adrian Madaro, this special morning brings together neighbors, community leaders, and supporters to celebrate the impact we’re making together.
     
    Contact Joey Gaeta at Jgaeta@ymcaboston.org if you are interested in supporting the event or have any questions.

    Support the East Boston YMCA  

  • Pumpkin Dash 5K

    WALTHAM YMCA

    YMCA of Greater Boston presents the Together We Move 5K Race Series! Challenge yourself and accomplish your race goals with the YMCA of Greater Boston Together We Move 5K Race Series. Our 5K races are the perfect motivation to keep you on course to health & wellness. Our goal is to provide you with a fun and high-quality race experience you’d only expect from the YMCA of Greater Boston. Register for a single race or our full Race Series!

    Register For the Dash   Visit Together We Move Site  

  • Oaktoberfest 5K

    OAK SQUARE YMCA (BRIGHTON)

    YMCA of Greater Boston presents the Together We Move 5K Race Series! Challenge yourself and accomplish your race goals with the YMCA of Greater Boston Together We Move 5K Race Series. Our 5K races are the perfect motivation to keep you on course to health & wellness. Our goal is to provide you with a fun and high-quality race experience you’d only expect from the YMCA of Greater Boston. Register for a single race or our full Race Series!

    Register For Oaktoberfest 5K   Visit Together We Move Site  

  • Laurel Kluge Ribbon Run 5K

    BURBANK YMCA (READING)

    YMCA of Greater Boston presents the Together We Move 5K Race Series! Challenge yourself and accomplish your race goals with the YMCA of Greater Boston Together We Move 5K Race Series. Our 5K races are the perfect motivation to keep you on course to health & wellness. Our goal is to provide you with a fun and high-quality race experience you’d only expect from the YMCA of Greater Boston. Register for a single race or our full Race Series!

    Register For the Ribbon Run   Visit Together We Move Site  

  • East Booston 5K

    EAST BOSTON YMCA

    YMCA of Greater Boston presents the Together We Move 5K Race Series! Challenge yourself and accomplish your race goals with the YMCA of Greater Boston Together We Move 5K Race Series. Our 5K races are the perfect motivation to keep you on course to health & wellness. Our goal is to provide you with a fun and high-quality race experience you’d only expect from the YMCA of Greater Boston. Register for a single race or our full Race Series!

    Register For Single Race   Visit Together We Move Site  

  • Wang YMCA Annual Legacy Dinner

    WANG YMCA OF CHINATOWN

    Empire Garden Restaurant 690 Washington Street, Boston, MA, United States

    Join us in celebrating being part of the Chinatown Community!

    Enjoy an evening of delicious food. All proceeds go towards the Wang YMCA of Chinatown to advance equity in Boston’s Chinatown and neighboring communities.

    Get Tickets or Donate  

  • JOHN METCALF VETERAN’S 5K

    NORTH SUBURBAN YMCA (WOBURN)

    YMCA of Greater Boston presents the Together We Move 5K Race Series! Challenge yourself and accomplish your race goals with the YMCA of Greater Boston Together We Move 5K Race Series. Our 5K races are the perfect motivation to keep you on course to health & wellness. Our goal is to provide you with a fun and high-quality race experience you’d only expect from the YMCA of Greater Boston. Register for a single race or our full Race Series!

    Register for the Veterans 5K  

  • Run For The Y! Apply For Our Boston Marathon ® Team

    Join our Boston Marathon Team and fundraise to support the Y’s programming! If you would like to experience the camaraderie of running with a team while supporting the Y, you are encouraged to apply to the YMCA of Greater Boston’s Marathon team.

    Apply Now  

  • Thanksgiving Giveaways

    YMCA of Greater Boston

    We will be distributing turkeys at the Dorchester YMCA.
    We will be distributing gift cards and grocery bags at the Huntington Ave YMCA and Wang YMCA of Chinatown.
    Food deliveries will be coordinated to different areas around Greater Boston with collaboration from the Red Cross.

    Check Back For Event Link  

  • 18th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast

    Roxbury YMCA 285 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Roxbury, MA

    We will be hosting our 18th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast on Friday, January 16, 2025, at 7:30 AM at the Roxbury YMCA as we celebrate bringing businesses and communities together to honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The proceeds of our breakfast support the programs and services we provide for our children, youth, families, and seniors. With your help, we hope to expand our offerings to ensure that everyone in our community has access to the resources, education, and support they need to grow and succeed.

    Reserve Your Spot