Brookline Bolt 5K Run/Walk by Scribbles
About this race
Join us for a milestone year as we celebrate the 10th Annual Brookline Bolt 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Scribbles! This year’s event returns to the stunning grounds of Camp Tevya, right along Lake Potanipo - a perfect setting for a community run, walk, and hours of fun!
About the Course
The 5K follows an out‑and‑back route along the scenic Tevya section of the Brookline Rail Trail. The terrain is mostly flat and beginner‑friendly. Walkers and runners of all paces are welcome! Please note the following:
- Jogging strollers work best on the trail
- No pets, please
- Race‑day bib pickup is available on site before the race
5K Registration Pricing
Ages 4 & under:
- Free!
Ages 5–12:
- $20 through 4/30/26
- $25 from 5/1/26 to 5/29/26
- $30 on race day (limited)
Ages 13+:
- $30 through 4/30/26
- $35 from 5/1/26 to 5/29/26
- $40 on race day (limited)
Kids Fun Run
The Kids Fun Run returns and is free for all kids! It starts at 9:30 AM sharp. Don’t forget to grab your Fun Run award at the finish line!
Race Shirts
The Brookline Bolt is one of the PTO’s largest annual fundraisers, supported generously by local businesses. To showcase our sponsors, race shirts are back for 2026! The first 50 registered 5K participants receive a free shirt! Additional shirts are available for $20 during registration through 5/10. Please note that a limited number of shirts will be available for sale on race day. All shirts can be picked up at the race!
Become a Sponsor
Local businesses make this event possible each year. If you’re interested in sponsoring the 2026 Brookline Bolt, please see the sponsor flyer below or contact the Bolt Committee at BrooklineNHPTOBolt@gmail.com.
See You on Race Day!
We can’t wait to cheer on all our runners and walkers on Sunday, May 31, 2026!
Pick your distance
Running
Brookline Bolt 5k
This year we have tiered pricing: Early Bird (through 4/30/26 11:59pm): ages 1-4 free, ages 5-12 at $20, ages 13+ at $30; Regular (5/1 through 5/29/26 6:00pm): ages 1-4 free, ages 5-12 at $25, ages 13+ at $35; Race Day (5/31/26): ages 1-4 free, ages 5-12 at $30, ages 13+ at $40.
Kids Fun Run
Free for all kids!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Brookline, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:11 AM and sets at 8:17 PM local time (EDT) in Brookline on May 31, 2026 — 15h 05m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Brookline Bolt 5K Run/Walk by Scribbles
Brookline Bolt 5k · 104 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gavin Thomas | 19:57 | 6:25 /mi |
| 2 | Greg Kallfelz | 21:25 | 6:54 /mi |
| 3 | Arenne Stoner | 22:04 | 7:06 /mi |
| 4 | Eli Mazzola | 23:16 | 7:29 /mi |
| 5 | Bill Newsham | 23:26 | 7:33 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Brookline
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Brookline 5K Races 2 races
- Brookline Running Calendar 2026 3 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 3 Brookline events
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