{"id":26335,"date":"2026-05-21T12:03:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T16:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ymcaboston.org\/?page_id=26335"},"modified":"2026-06-24T16:39:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T20:39:46","slug":"race-series","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ymcaboston.org\/zh\/race-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Race Series"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-26335","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"content_builder":[{"acf_fc_layout":"hero","background_image":"https:\/\/ymcaboston.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5K_WebHero_Regan.jpg","mobile_background_image":"https:\/\/ymcaboston.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5K_MobileHero_Regan.jpg","headline":"","call_to_action_text":"","call_to_action_link":"","extended_mobile_layout":"No"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<h4 style=\"color: #0089d1;\">From First Steps to Finish Lines<\/h4>\n<p>Join the YMCA of Greater Boston for a family-friendly 5K Race Series designed for every pace and every age! With seven races from July through November, this series celebrates the journey, whether it\u2019s your very first steps toward fitness or your next strong finish. Walk, jog, or run alongside friends, families, and neighbors as you build confidence, stay active, and celebrate <a href=\"\/zh\/175years\/\">175 years<\/a> of impact. Wherever you\u2019re starting, you belong here &#8212; and every finish line is worth celebrating.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u6765\u548c\u6211\u4eec\u6bd4\u8d5b\u5427\uff01<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Join us for our 5K Race Series<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md text-center\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/ymcaboston.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CR-Race-Logo2-cropped-2.png\" alt=\"independence day 5k\" height=\"120\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-blue\">\u67e5\u5c14\u65af\u6cb3<br \/> (Needham)<\/h4>\n<p>JULY 4, 2026<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-blue rounded text-white\" href=\"https:\/\/give.ymcaboston.org\/event\/2026-charles-river-ymca-independence-day-5k\/e774576\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u767b\u8bb0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md text-center\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/ymcaboston.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Waltham5K_DashSplash-resized.jpg\" alt=\"Waltham dash and splash 5k\" height=\"120\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-blue\">\u6c83\u5c14\u745f\u59c6<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nAUGUST 1, 2026<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-blue rounded text-white\" href=\"https:\/\/give.ymcaboston.org\/event\/2026-waltham-ymca-dash-and-splash\/e780484\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u767b\u8bb0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md text-center\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/ymcaboston.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5K-Burbank-logo_crop-3.png\" alt=\"laurel kluge ribbon run 5k\" height=\"120\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-blue\">\u4f2f\u73ed\u514b<br \/> (Reading)<\/h4>\n<p>OCTOBER 4, 2026<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-blue rounded text-white\" href=\"https:\/\/give.ymcaboston.org\/event\/laurel-kluge-5k-ribbon-run-walk\/e807611\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u767b\u8bb0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md text-center\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/ymcaboston.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Oaktoberfest_Logo.png\" alt=\"oaktoberfest 5k\" height=\"120\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-blue\">\u6a61\u6811\u5e7f\u573a<br \/> (Brighton)<\/h4>\n<p>OCTOBER 18, 2026<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-blue rounded text-white\" href=\"https:\/\/give.ymcaboston.org\/event\/2026-oak-square-oaktoberfest-5k\/e808987\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u767b\u8bb0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md text-center\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/ymcaboston.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/EastBOOston5k.png\" height=\"120\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-blue\">\u4e1c\u6ce2\u58eb\u987f<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nOCTOBER 25, 2026<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-blue rounded text-white\" href=\"https:\/\/give.ymcaboston.org\/event\/2026-east-booston-5k\/e810208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u767b\u8bb0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md text-center\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/ymcaboston.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/NS5K_Logo.png\" height=\"120\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-blue\">\u5317\u90ca<br \/> (Woburn)<\/h4>\n<p>NOVEMBER 1, 2026<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-blue rounded text-white\" href=\"https:\/\/give.ymcaboston.org\/event\/2026-north-suburban-ymca-john-metcalf-5k\/e808042\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u767b\u8bb0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md text-center\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/ymcaboston.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Menino5K-cropped.jpg\" alt=\"menino ymca road race 5k\" height=\"120\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-blue\">THOMAS M. MENINO<br \/> (Hyde Park)<\/h4>\n<p>NOVEMBER 8, 2026<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-blue rounded text-white\" href=\"https:\/\/give.ymcaboston.org\/event\/2026-hyde-park-5k\/e810622\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u767b\u8bb0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","background_color":"","text_color":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"column_content","background_color":"#0089d1","text_color":"#ffffff","number_of_columns":"2","column_1_content":"<p><strong>Our Race Series Includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Seven 5K Races throughout our communities<\/li>\n<li>Affordable Entry Fees<\/li>\n<li>Professional Chip Timing<\/li>\n<li>Scenic Routes<\/li>\n<li>Multiple Award Categories <\/li>\n<li>Friendly Competition<\/li>\n<li>Runners, Walkers and Strollers Welcome<\/li>\n<li>Race Day Swag <\/li>\n<li>Kids under 12 run for free*<\/li>\n<p><small>*Does not include timed race bib or t-shirt<\/small>\n<\/ul>\n","column_2_content":"<p><strong>NEW for 2026! 3 and 5 Race Passes!<\/strong><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nMaximize the value of your Race Series experience! Take advantage of our Multi-Race pass to ensure you receive the best deal on registration fees and secure your spot in each event before race registration opens. <\/p>\n<p>Multi-race passes include: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chip-timed entry into 3 or 5 races of your choosing (select at checkout)<\/li>\n<li>Race Day Swag + bonus Race Pass Exclusive Swag items<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<a class=\"btn btn-orange text-white text-uppercase\" href=\"https:\/\/give.ymcaboston.org\/event\/5k-race-series-passes\/e802414\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Purchase a Series Pass<\/a><\/p>\n","column_3_content":"","column_4_content":"","display_in_container":"Yes"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<h4>Highlights from our 2025 5K Race Series<\/h4>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/elfsightcdn.com\/platform.js\" async><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"elfsight-app-da58c1e8-cc00-4fe9-8a0b-2d96cc4d51ac\" data-elfsight-app-lazy><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Kids Run Free in our 5K Race Series!<\/h4>\n<p>The YMCA of Greater Boston invites young runners to join in on the fun! Show your kids how fun staying active can be! Challenge yourself and your family, embrace the joy of running, and experience the thrill of our seven exciting 5K races. Perfect for families aiming to stay active and healthy together! <\/p>","background_color":"","text_color":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"<h4>Sponsor a Race<\/h4>\n<p>From first steps to finish lines &#8211; the YMCA of Greater Boston is committed to improving overall wellness by making fitness accessible, inclusive, and impactful for everyone. Through this 5K Race Series, we\u2019re actively addressing health disparities by bringing equitable access to wellness programs into communities that have historically had fewer opportunities for health-focused resources. <\/p>\n<p>This year, we\u2019re expanding into new communities to reach even more people, remove barriers to participation, and help individuals and families build healthy habits that last beyond race day. By sponsoring our 5K Race Series, your organization will play a direct role in creating positive community change by supporting healthier lifestyles, stronger communities, and greater access to wellness opportunities for those who need them most.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<a class=\"btn btn-orange text-white text-uppercase\" href=\"https:\/\/give.ymcaboston.org\/event\/5k-race-series-sponsorship\/e801595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Become a Sponsor<\/a><\/p>","background_color":"#0060af","text_color":"#ffffff"}]},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Race Series - YMCA of Greater Boston<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/ymcaboston.org\/zh\/race-series\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"zh_CN\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Race Series - 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