BLA Dragon 5K
About this race
Join us for the BLA 5K Run/Walk at Pope John Paul II Park—a day to move, reconnect, and support Boston Latin Academy Athletics!
Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, this event brings together current students, alumni, families, and friends to celebrate the BLA community. It’s a great opportunity to stay active, reconnect with familiar faces, and build new connections—all while supporting a great cause.
All proceeds benefit BLA Athletics, helping provide resources and opportunities for student-athletes to thrive. Come out, enjoy the course, and be part of a meaningful community event!
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BLA Dragon 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Dorchester Center, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:06 AM and sets at 7:23 PM local time (EDT) in Dorchester Center on August 29, 2026 — 13h 16m of daylight.
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2026 results — BLA Dragon 5K
BLA Dragon 5K · 197 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Mento Jr | 17:27 | 5:37 /mi |
| 2 | Nicholas Antonellis | 17:48 | 5:44 /mi |
| 3 | Dan Cleary | 18:23 | 5:55 /mi |
| 4 | Charles Scully | 18:36 | 5:59 /mi |
| 5 | James Lane | 19:00 | 6:07 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Other races near Dorchester Center
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
Franklin Park Turkey Trot
South Boston Catholic Academy Jingle Bell Run
Walter’s Run
Holy Name Parish-St. Vincent de Paul-Friends of the Poor Walk
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Dorchester Center events
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